Empower Your Skills at Our Dynamic Workshops! Dive into a variety of interactive workshops designed to spark your creativity and enhance your technical abilities. At Te Rangapikikōtuku/Empower, we offer hands-on sessions in game development, soundtrack creation, robotics, VR, and more.
Our workshops provide a unique opportunity for ākonga to explore new technologies, gain practical skills, and connect with industry experts. Whether you're interested in Esports coaching, broadcast and livestreaming, digital wellbeing, or other cutting-edge IT topics, our diverse range of workshops caters to all interests and skill levels. Join us to unlock your potential, embrace innovation, and become part of a vibrant community that values creativity, inclusivity, and cultural respect.
September 7th - 9:30am to 12:00pm
NMIT
Attendees: 15 per session
During this session, youth will dive into the exciting world of game development by learning how to create their own game using pygame, a popular Python library designed for creating video games.
September 7th - 12:00pm to 15:00pm
NMIT
Attendees: 15 per session
In this session, youth will start on a journey into the world of game development using Scratch, a user-friendly visual programming language designed for beginners.
September 7th - 9:30am to 11:00am - 11:00am to 13:30pm - 13:30pm to 15:00pm
NMIT
Attendees: 10 per session
This workshop offers youth an exciting hands-on experience in learning the art and craft behind game audio.
September 7th - 9:30am to 11:00am - 11:00am to 13:30pm - 13:30pm to 15:00pm
NMIT
Attendees: 20 per session
If you care about the environment, this session is for you! Hydrogen is set to play an important role as a green, renewable fuel in the future of Aotearoa.
September 7th - 9:30am to 12:30pm - 12:30pm to 15:30pm
NMIT
Attendees: 20 per session
Work with others to design and build your dream mini golf course hole! Maybe you will add bonus points for trick shots or traps to make it more difficult.
September 7th - 9:30am to 12:00pm - 12:30pm to 15:00pm
NMIT
Attendees: 20 per session
BEAM is Biology, Electronics, Art and Mechanics. BEAM robot engineers recycle, repurpose and recombine materials and simple mechanisms.
September 7th - 9:30am to 11:00am - 11:30am to 13:00pm - 13:30pm to 15:00pm
NMIT
Attendees: 20 per session
Build and compete in a game of Team Freeze Tag in 90 minutes!
September 7th - 9:30am to 11:30am - 12:30pm to 14:30pm
NMIT
Attendees: 10 per session
PB Tech have been running PC building workshops to help build confidence in working with components and the skills needed to build a PC, giving them physical hands-on time with the components and walking them through step by step to building a new system.
September 7th - 10:15am to 11:00am - 11:30am to 12:15pm - 13:30pm to 14:15pm
NMIT
Attendees: 20 per session
Youth will learn about the body’s electricity, how it is involved in brain and heart function, and get hands-on experience with tools that detect the body’s electricity.
September 7th - 9:30am to 11:00am - 11:30am to 13:00pm - 13:30pm to 15:00pm
NMIT
Attendees: 20 per session
Artificial Intelligence is transforming the fields of art, photography, and design by offering new tools and possibilities for creativity.
September 7th - 11:30am to 13:00pm - 13:30pm to 15:00pm
NMIT
Attendees: 36 per session
This hands-on experience is designed for anyone with a passion for innovation and a desire to learn. Participants will not only modify their own combat robots but also engage in exciting battles to test their creations.
September 7th - 9:30am to 11:00am - 11:30am to 13:00pm - 13:30pm to 15:00pm
NMIT
Attendees: 20 per session
Participants in this workshop will get a taster of life as a UX designer for a large global tech company by simulating solving a real world problem
September 7th - 9:30am to 12:00pm
NMIT
Attendees: 20 25 per session
Dive into the creative world of 2D animation and bring your drawings to life! Animation can be a lot of fun for artists and offers some fantastic career opportunities.
September 7th - 12:30pm to 15:00pm
NMIT
Attendees: 20 - 25 per session
Take a step into the dazzling world of 3D animation, where the creative possibilities are only limited by your skill and imagination.
September 7th - 9:30am to 10:15am - 12:15pm to 13:00pm - 14:15pm to 15:00pm
NMIT
Attendees: 20 per session
This workshop delves into the diverse career opportunities within IT and digital technologies, highlighting the essential skills required and the various training pathways and qualifications available both locally and nationally.
September 7th - 9:30am to 10:30am - 11:30am to 13:00pm
NMIT
Attendees: 16 per session
Being an AI Entrepreneur offers a hands-on opportunity to work on AI-driven business ideas under the guidance of Chris Rodley from Snap IT.
September 7th - 9:30am to 11:00am - 11:30am to 13:00pm - 13:30pm to 15:00pm
NMIT
Attendees: 20 per session
Build part of an unmanned aerial vehicle (Drone) and understand the underlying technology, engineering, science and system control
September 7th - : 18:00pm - 21:00pm
Card Merchant Trading, 129 Hardy St, Nelson
Attendees: Ages 13+ Register via EventBrite
ESPORTS TOURNAMENT! In the build up to Sundays Valorant Tournament, come and have a go at Rocket League! 15 min games, Included in EMPOWER Ticket, register interest through eventbrite.
September 7th - : 18:00pm - 21:00pm
The Suter Gallery, Bridge Street, Nelson
Attendees: Ages 16+ to compete, Ages 13+ welcome to spectate, Register via EventBrite
ESPORTS TOURNAMENT! Sundays Valorant Tournament, hosted locally and professionally casted. Experience being an Esports LAN. Looking for teams between Gold - Diamond, but open to everyone, register interest through eventbrite.
September 8th - 9:00am to 15:00pm
NMIT
Attendees: Teams of 4-6, $50 per Team
This hands-on experience is designed for anyone with a passion for innovation and a desire to learn. Participants will not only construct their own combat robots but also engage in exciting battles to test their creations.