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A: 2 hours, $50 - $55 per guest ($55 per guest when you book for 1 guest, $50/guest for 2+ guests. $100 per class surcharge applies for private classes)
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Learn new skills using basic tools to learn about e-waste and the environment this school holidays!
ClassBento donates
with every booking to
8 to 13 years
2 hours
1 to 10 guests
$50 - $55
($55 per guest when you book for 1 guest, $50/guest for 2+ guests. $100 per class surcharge applies for private classes)
(Afterpay available)
What you'll do
Armed with some basic tools (screwdrivers, pliers, and wire cutters) and a little know-how, the children will be encouraged to gently and safely pull things apart to see what’s inside in this fun Sydney class!During the class, we'll get into the basics of tinkering by practicing the skill of intentionally deconstructing old devices, and explore some of the mechanisms of what makes them work. We'll chat about E-waste in Australia and how we can be better manage our own waste, including how we can use reclaimed materials from this process in artistic creations. This Sydney class is suitable for ages 8 to 13 years. If you are looking for fun kids activities in Sydney, then this is perfect.We are now able to accept creative kids vouchers!Just enter your child's CK voucher number and DOB in the field at the checkout. You will be refunded for any eligible amount of the workshop fee once your voucher has been redeemed. We are a small team and endeavour to process all eligible vouchers in 1-2 business days. Please send a message if you have any questions about this process. Note: This is a structured workshop and may not be suitable for all children. Children with poor dexterity may find the use of tools frustrating but are welcome to come along and practise. Children will be partenered with another child in some situations; if this does not suit your child please choose another workshop.
What you'll get
- Small class size.
- Opportunity to explore a range of objects and materials from different eras
- A safe environment and instruction on how to pull items apart.
Knowledge required
None, perfect for beginners.
What to bring
Please bring along a snack and reusable water bottle.
Suitable for
Suitable for kids from 8 to 13 years old.
Adult accompaniment is not required.
Location
Education Maker Spaces - 30 Carrington Rd, Marrickville NSW
This venue is within walking distance from Tempe station (600m).
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Recent reviews of Tinkering with Tools for Kids: Electronics and E-waste
- 5/5 from Alissa Martire Bartelme, attended Mar 2025: My daughter loved the class and being able to open toys up and look at how they work. She will be back for another lesson for sure.
- 5/5 from Caroline Aruldas, attended Mar 2025: Liam had a great time taking apart a typewriter with the tools provided. He really enjoyed the class. Great birthday gift!
- 5/5 from Bateni, attended Mar 2025: very helpful and kids love it, but need more in different locations as it's hard for parents to coming from distance.
- 4/5 from Julie Mooney-Somers, attended Mar 2025: A repeat visit for my 9 year old. Still great fun the second time around.
- 5/5 from Elaine Lee, attended Feb 2025: Our son was gifted the workshop experience for Christmas from our friends. He loved the workshop facilitated by Lara. He learnt so much about electronics and e-waste through tinkering and the session. Thank you for an amazing experience! The gift card redemption experience was an easy process.
- 5/5 from Sky de Jersey, attended Nov 2024: Cody loved the class and came home talking about electronics
- 5/5 from Natalie Gizzi, attended Aug 2024: Thankyou the tinkering with tools session was fantastic. My son had a great time and the educators were fantastic The room set up, choices and tools were great. Lots of choice, good supervision and guidance. I would recommend this course to others. Thankyou
- 5/5 from Natalia Laban, attended Jul 2024: Kiddo wants to do the class again, so it must have been fun and engaging!
- 5/5 from Mia Rainey, attended Jul 2024: The children loved this, enjoyed pulling apart a TV and toaster! They brought bits and pieces home, and were raving about using the screwdrivers and wire cutters. Thank you
- 5/5 from Stephen Laws, attended Jan 2024: The teacher was great! I love taking apart the projector and wish I had more time to tinker.
- 5/5 from Julia Shingleton, attended Jan 2024: The kids had a great time using tools and opening old electronics to see what’s inside and how it works. They’re keen to go again, so very happy!
- 5/5 from Christine Hui, attended Jan 2024: The kids had a great time! Highly recommend and we plan to be back to do more of the courses on offer.
- 5/5 from Eve McClure, attended Oct 2023: My 9 year old son and his mate loved it. They loved taking stuff apart. Teacher great
- 5/5 from Digory Brewer, attended Aug 2023: My son had a great time at this course. He really enjoyed pulling apart the camera and was really happy that he was able to take home something from the course. It was really enjoyable - thanks Reverse Garbage!
- 5/5 from Cooper Lagudi, attended Aug 2023: Brett helped me learn about tools and it was fun to take things apart. I especially enjoy taking apart an olden day phone - Master C.
- 5/5 from Lauren Skinner, attended Dec 2022: My bunch had a GREAT time- my eldest who is hard to please and reluctant to try new things wants to come along again. Educational and fun! Thanks
- 5/5 from Kirsty Galpin, attended Aug 2022: My son and his friend attended the tinkering session. My son said it was his favourite part of the whole weekend. The teacher was great and they learnt loads about recycling e-waste!
- 5/5 from Samuel Giacomo, attended Aug 2022: The kids had a great time and asked to do this kind of thing more regularly!
- 5/5 from Jarvis Sterndale-Smith, attended Aug 2022: He loved it and wants more so I hope we can have more. It’s not often he’s excited by learning!
- 5/5 from Angela Mehmet, attended Aug 2022: My boys had a great time tinkering with tools. Would definitely do it again, thanks
- 5/5 from Natalie Somhom, attended Dec 2021: Kids really like the workshop and would love to join again. The educators were really friendly.
- 5/5 from Bec McDiven, attended Apr 2021: Another fun time for my kids, they love Reverse Garbage classes. Thank you Brett and Team
- 5/5 from Jason Round, attended Apr 2021: My son had a wonderful time in class and was very excited to tell us all about it. Highly recommended.
- 5/5 from Chris Travis, attended Jan 2021: Jenson had a great time pulling products apart. He wants to do the class again!
- 5/5 from George Nguyen, attended Jan 2021: My daughter said she had a great time and enjoyed herself at the class. She liked that she was able to take home some keyboard keys spelling her name.
- 5/5 from Vedrana Trisic, attended Jan 2021: Very well organised, educational and sounds like it was fun:-) My son and his friend had a great time and also enjoyed playing in the garden afterwards:-)
- 5/5 from Matt Corben, attended Jan 2021: Enrolled 2 sons to attend this course, and they both loved it, and got me to enroll them another workshop as soon as we got home. They really happy they got to bring home a component as well as a souvenir. Looking forward to attending again in the future.
- 4/5 from Michael Fidler, attended Jan 2021: Engaging class for kids that are curious about the inner workings of tech gadgets. The inside of an old PC and an old Nokia phone were the highlights! Many thanks
- 4/5 from Peta Morris, attended Jan 2021: Teacher was nice, venue was well set up but a bit hot, materials were all good and easy to use.
- 5/5 from Melinda Alwis, attended Oct 2020: My child was very pleased both with her creation and the opportunity to take things apart. She felt empowered using the tools and helping classmates even as the youngest in the group.
- 5/5 from Louisa Haas, attended Oct 2020: My 7yr old loved it and came out happy and loving Reverse Garbage even more.
- 5/5 from Teresa Cajes, attended Sep 2020: My child enjoyed the Tinkering Class. Teacher was flexible and let them focus on what they were enjoying. Kind lady at RG and the teacher gave my child some take away things to build at home.
- 5/5 from Claudia Lema, attended Sep 2020: My son truly enjoyed himself, felt positively challenges and liked his kind teacher very much.
- 5/5 from Johanna Liberiou, attended Sep 2020: Brett, the teacher was great. My son enjoyed the class very much. This was the first time we did this kind of vacation care. Great experience! Thanks
- 5/5 from Kristyn Ohandja, attended Sep 2020: Kids had lots of fun pulling things apart. On site parking is handy too. Good school holiday activity
- 5/5 from Caroline McKeown, attended Sep 2020: Teacher was good at explanations Class size was very good Materials were interesting to deconstruct
- 5/5 from Joanne Kershaw, attended Sep 2020: My kids had a great time! One just pulled things apart and the constructed from the bits.
- 4/5 from Amy Stewart, attended Sep 2020: Loved wrecking things. Would have liked to use all the tools - more than screwdrivers! Thank you.
- 4/5 from Delia Tyler, attended Sep 2020: They enjoyed the class. When I peeked on them through the window a few times they were always occupied and working happily.
- 5/5 from Jennifer Garcia, attended Jul 2020: My 8 yr old son had a blast! He couldn’t stop talking all the way home about how he constructed his robot using old computer parts and a mouse! He learn’t about how to take something that someone considers junk and re-use it. He particularly enjoyed using tools and taking electronics apart to find “their brain”. His teacher Brett was very friendly and was a great help in allowing his creation to take form. I highly recommend the class
- 5/5 from Aine Healy, attended Jul 2020: The best bit? Getting to pull stuff apart. What was fun? All of it! It was all good.
- 5/5 from Steve Huband, attended Jul 2020: The kids had fun, teacher Brett was nice. Enjoyed pulling old computers apart. Made two fun robots.
- 5/5 from Rizley Kariapper, attended Jul 2020: My son seemed to have enjoyed the last session and he suggested that he wants to join the next upcoming workshop as well.
- 5/5 from Joseph McCloud, attended Jul 2020: I liked breaking things and the tools. I also liked the materials too. I want to come back.
- 5/5 from Leah Forsyth, attended Jul 2020: My son loved the class, he liked pulling things apart. The teacher seemed very engaging and attentive. I found it good value for money.
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We are a creative reuse centre making a difference in the world by reducing waste and creating change in the way we look at resources. We run workshops for kids, adults and community groups so everyone can learn how to consume less and make more! With us, you'll see the creative potential in leftover and castaway materials to save them from going into landfill.At Reverse Garbage you’ll find the materials, skills and inspiration you need to live more creatively, more sustainably and more meaningfully.
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