The Creative Heart of the Community
The Kōwhai Collective was born out of what used to be called Pay It Forward - a creative social enterprise run by a collective of artists, crafters and designers living in and around Christchurch, New Zealand. This was an initiative set up by Neighbourhood Trust in the Christchurch suburb of Mairehau. Pay it Forward had a great run from 2011 to October 2019, at which point Neighbourhood Trust released Pay it Forward so the former could support other community organisations.
At this point many of the designers at Pay it Forward knew they wanted to continue showcasing their designs and products, but also share their skills and engage more with the community. We reformed as The Kōwhai Collective, and with amazing support from the Enliven Places Project Fund and Life in Vacant Spaces, We have enjoyed our time as a “pop-up” shop in the Guthrey Centre, in central Christchurch. You can now find us at an exciting new location in the SALT district, 181 High Street, entry from Tuam Street - see the map below.
We will be having artists working on site, holding a large number of creative classes, and of course, showcasing and selling our local, hand-made products. We are very excited and hope you are too.
If you live in the greater Christchurch area would like to express an interest in joining the team, please go to the join us page for more info.
At this point many of the designers at Pay it Forward knew they wanted to continue showcasing their designs and products, but also share their skills and engage more with the community. We reformed as The Kōwhai Collective, and with amazing support from the Enliven Places Project Fund and Life in Vacant Spaces, We have enjoyed our time as a “pop-up” shop in the Guthrey Centre, in central Christchurch. You can now find us at an exciting new location in the SALT district, 181 High Street, entry from Tuam Street - see the map below.
We will be having artists working on site, holding a large number of creative classes, and of course, showcasing and selling our local, hand-made products. We are very excited and hope you are too.
If you live in the greater Christchurch area would like to express an interest in joining the team, please go to the join us page for more info.
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