Community Feedback

• "We stumbled across the Christmas market and decided to give this a go—and we were hooked! We spent hours making cards and were so inspired that we joined the next event at the library to keep going. Making quirky and fun cards for our friends and family" - Sam and Chris

• "Naomi is kind and helpful, always encouraging us with her creative ideas and techniques. The space she created was warm, fun, and inspiring. We felt completely at ease, and everyone around the table was friendly. It’s a perfect way to bring people together!" - Michelle 

• “My daughter Indigo was upset when I wouldn’t buy a Christmas card for her cat, but this event completely turned her day around! She created the most adorable card filled with cat pictures and hearts, and was so proud of it. Thank you for giving her such a joyful and creative experience—you have turned her disappointment into a joyful experience!” - Sarah

• "Our library visit took an unexpected turn when we were warmly invited to dive into card-making. The friendly and encouraging guidance, coupled with an abundance of materials to choose from, truly made our day! Thank you for this fantastic initiative; we're already looking forward to doing it again next year."  - Pam and Matthew 

• " I didn't think I had a creative bone in me, but I'm very pleased with my collage creation. It was easier and more enjoyable than I expected." - Sasha

• "A heartfelt thank you for giving our family such a wholesome experience! The time spent co-creating unique cards for our loved ones was truly special. Your inspiration has motivated us to gather our old magazines and dive into a home collage project". -  Will, Rebechka, Fern, and Codi

• "Cutting out those beautiful images from old books and magazines was such a joy! It felt like a nostalgic trip to my childhood. I got a bit carried away and snipped out more than planned, so I'm taking some home to continue the creative journey in my own time." - Melissa

• "Didn't think we'd be into this activity, but the warm welcome convinced us to give it a try. Amazingly, we slipped into the zone; time lost all meaning. We were in it for hours without even realising it!" - India, Mia, Eli, Sam and Sofia. “We had heaps of fun and great to find a free activity as university students.”

• “Thank you for running such a wonderful card-making workshop and for your serious help.” -Jogai Bhalt

• “Thank you for this creative community space. Much-needed time and space to pause and explore at a time when things are go, go, go.” -Amy

• “It was amazing! I have never unlocked my creative ability in the same way. Love it! Thank you.” - Ruby, Hayley and Audrey

• “This was awesome! I was a little nervous coming in, but I felt so welcomed and calm! I’m so happy with the collages I made.” - Tayla

• “The Christmas card collage is brilliant!! We love the library so much, and my 4-year-old daughter, Sofia, and her friends loved it.”

• “Absolutely love Naomi’s collage workshops. Didn’t expect to spend three hours, but once you get in the zone, you can’t stop. Been attending these workshops for three years now, and I know I will be back again!” — Sheh

• “Very fun and creative! Collaging is very easy to get lost in, and Naomi is incredibly helpful and supportive. Spent nearly 3 hours making art because I couldn’t stop. Highly recommend it!” -Merlin

• “So therapeutic as always! The most precious moment! My meditation!” - Jean

• “Great way to talk to people and connect as a foreigner. I also managed to make a solid Christmas card! 10/10 experience.” - Lena R

• “I’m 16, and I had soooo much fun doing collage! It really let me be creative and do what I want without judgment, and the materials were everything I needed! I got lost in the creation for hours, and it helped me clear my mind! Awesome creativity!” - Emma

• “Amazing activity to have. Keep refuelling creativity in the community.” - P&C

• “I love making cards for my dog. It was fun!” - Shakti, 8 years old

• “This made me so happy! Wonderful time spent cutting and glueing in nice company.” - Kate LP

• “That was so much fun! Great to have a moment to be all messy and creative.” - Terese

• " After last year’s wonderful experience, I returned this year with my children and grandchildren to create personal cards together. Thank you for hosting such a wholesome and inspiring event! See you next year" -
  Anne

• "It was such a joy to collage a Hanukkah Menorah at my local library! The safe and inclusive space allowed me to express my culture with pride. Naomi's guidance and the welcoming environment made this a memorable and meaningful experience." -Jenice

• “This is an amazing way to come together and just be with your community. We came last year and have been looking forward to this year.”

• “A lovely find by chance, great de-stress for my autistic boy, a great creative relaxing time.”

Feedback was collected during community workshops across multiple venues, including libraries and community centres in Tāmaki Makaurau from 2022 to 2025.