Re-gift swap party and gift-wrapping workshop

You know that gift that a colleague bought you 6 years ago that you put at the bottom of a drawer, because “It’s a shame to let it go, but I really don’t like it...”?

Or that beautiful Bridget-Jones-style reindeer jumper that your mother-in-law gave you last Christmas but that you don’t dare to wear?

And what about that umpteenth pair of socks with duck patterns that your cousin keeps giving you?

Well, leave the sense of guilt at home, and recycle them! You can come to Te Papa to swap them with a “new-to-you” item to take home or re-give.

You will save money, feel eco-friendly, and also have a lot of fun! After all, one’s trash is another’s treasure!

In order to host the most effective re-gift swap, we’ve laid out some important ground rules for the event:

1. All items given away need to be in new condition and clean.

2. No pets’ items, unless packaged.

3. The event is for adults only, no toys.

4. Books are very welcome.

5. You will receive a token that corresponds to the “value” of the objects you have taken in. That token will allow you to choose from a group of items to take home, of same or similar value.

6. Max. 5 objects per person.

7. BYO bags to carry away your findings.

8. In case of inclement weather, the swap party will be moved indoors, and an alternative venue will be communicated to all attendees.

Interested in learning how to wrap your new objects?

Then, bring with you some wrapping paper from home, some little artificial flowers, or shells you find on the beach (choose some that have holes), and follow Laura’s demo, as she explains new techniques to make your presents look adorable!

Christmas Market, 2021. Photo by Ricky Situ, 2021. Te Papa (163294)