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- Sunday 8 March: 10am-12pm- Sunday 30 August: 10am-12pmHand darning is a timeless technique that not only extends the life of your clothing but also deepens your connection to the items you wear every day. In this workshop, Mirabel will guide you through the basics, from preparing your garment to s...

- Sunday 25 May: 1pm-3pm- Sunday 31 August: 1pm-3pmDiscover the joy of crafting your own natural skincare products designed to nourish and care for your skin. Using organic, food-grade oils, butters, and waxes, you’ll learn the art of creating body care essentials that are as kind to the planet a...

- Sunday 8 March: 10am-12pm- Saturday 23 May: 12pm-2pmAre you looking to simplify your cleaning routine and embrace a more sustainable approach for your home? In this workshop, you’ll learn to make safe and effective cleaners for your entire home using natural ingredients that are gentle enough fo...

- Saturday 24 May: 10am-12pm- Saturday 30 August: 10am-12pm- Saturday 6 December: 10am-12pmLooking for a sustainable way to wrap gifts? Furoshiki, the traditional Japanese art of fabric wrapping, offers a reusable and time-honoured alternative to paper and plastic. A versatile craft, it can be used...

- Saturday 24 May: 10.30am-2.30pmThis experience offers a perfect introduction to green woodworking, beginning with the creation of your own clothes pegs from locally harvested hazel rods. Using hand tools, you’ll discover the properties of greenwood, building confidence in shaping freshly cut wo...

- Saturday 24 May: 3pm-5pm (Gemma Stratton)- Saturday 21 November: 3pm-5pm (Diana Duncan)- Sunday 22 November: 10am-12pm (Diana Duncan)- Sunday 22 November: 3pm-5pm (Gemma Stratton)Celebrate the seasons with a wreath-making workshop using natural materials. Begin by crafting strong tī kōuka twine ...

Buy a gift voucher online (available up until June 30 2025). These can be used to purchase most workshops in our 2025 or 2026 programmes, but must be spent online before 30 June 2026 when they expire. Stool making and peg making workshops are not able to be purchased with gift vouchers or as a gift.

- Sunday 27 July: 10am-2pmSpinning thread with a drop spindle is an ancient craft that has been practised throughout the world for thousands of years. Here you’ll learn the key techniques to start hand spinning beautifully soft yarn to add another dimension of depth to your knitting, crochet, or ...

- Saturday 6 June: 9am-1pmPatchwork is a creative and resourceful craft that transforms fabric scraps into something new. Mirabel will guide you through composing and hand-sewing a small patchwork piece. Choose to make a coaster, pot holder, or needle case - or begin a larger piece to finish at home...

- Saturday 6 June: 10am-4pmJoin our rag-rug workshop and learn to repurpose fabrics into a durable, beautiful rug using simple design, threading, and looping techniques.The tradition of making rag rugs emerged when textiles were precious, and every scrap was reused. Rag rugs now offer a creative way...

- Saturday 6 June: 9am-2pmComplete a practical hearth-style hand brush using locally sourced wood and fibre. This sturdy, easy-to-hold brush is perfect for tidying spaces, from your workbench to your vehicle. You’ll learn fibre preparation and traditional European cord-making techniques with tī ...

- Saturday 6 June: 3pm-5pmMake a small, versatile pencil brush in this 2-hour workshop. Learn tī kōuka cord-making, fibre prep, and lashing techniques using natural, locally sourced materials.Experience the satisfaction of making a small, versatile brush in this 2-hour workshop. Using natural wood...

- Sunday 27 July: 3pm-5pmCelebrate the seasons with a wreath-making workshop using natural materials. Begin by crafting strong tī kōuka twine using a European string-making technique useful for forming the foundation of your wreath and many other things. Then, learn how to twist the twine into ...

- Sunday 7 June: 10am-12pmHand darning is a timeless technique that not only extends the life of your clothing but also deepens your connection to the items you wear every day. In this workshop, Mirabel will guide you through the basics, from preparing your garment to stitching durable repairs. Lear...

- Saturday 6 June: 2pm-4pmDid you know that felting is the oldest known way to make fabric? In this 2-hour workshop, you’ll explore the ancient art of felting to create a beautiful and functional felt bowl from natural, un-dyed Aotearoa wool. Using just wool, soap, and water, you’ll learn this s...

- Sunday 7 June: 9am-2pmJoin Gemma to assemble a versatile whisk style brush, ideal for sweeping crumbs, wood shavings, or the front door step. After preparing tī kōuka fibres, you’ll learn a European twining technique to create strong, even cordage—a valuable skill that can be applied to ma...

- Oct 26, 9am-2pm SOLD OUTMake a useful hearth style hand brush using locally sourced wood and fibre. Practical to hold, this sturdy brush can be used to tidy up many spaces, from the workbench to the floor to your vehicle. Skills learnt in this workshop include fibre preparation and cord making us...

- Sunday 26 October: 9am-1pmThis beginner-friendly workshop introduces you to the ancient craft of spoon carving and basic whittling with hand tools. Learn about spoon-design and sketch your own design onto a blank cut from locally harvested green wood. Practise safe carving techniques with straigh...

- Oct 26, 10am-3.30pm SOLD OUTConstruct a small, round, frame style basket from materials you may have growing in your own garden. This simple European technique has been used to weave useful baskets from a variety of materials for hundreds of years. We will be using a mix of locally gathered willo...

- Oct 26, 10am-12pm SOLD OUTThese felt bowls are made from natural, un-dyed, Aotearoa wool and crafted using traditional felting techniques. Wool felt making is the oldest known way to make fabric, simply by combining wool, soap and water. This handmade material requires no fancy machines or chemic...

- Oct 26, 1pm-3pm SOLD OUTRepairing your clothing by hand darning makes them last longer and age beautifully. It also helps grow a connection to your clothing through the time spent carefully appreciating their structure. This workshop is a beautiful opportunity to re-engage with the ancient art of...

- Oct 26, 3pm-5pm SOLD OUTLearn how to make a small versatile brush using wood and fibres sourced from local surrounds. Starting by making a very fine tī kōuka cord using a European twining technique, this workshop also teaches skills in fibre preparation and extraction, basic hole drilling, and ...

- Saturday 24 October: 2pm-4.30pmSharpening is an essential skill to maintain your tools, helping them perform at their best and last a lifetime. In this seminar-style workshop, you’ll learn the basics of sharpening, from kitchen knives to woodworking tools and garden implements using affordable, ...

- Oct 27, 9am-2pmThese multi-purpose whisk brushes are perfect for sweeping up those little messes such as crumbs on the bench, wood shavings on the workshop floor, or food off the highchair. Gemma will teach a European twining technique to make a strong, even length of tī kōuka leaf cordage (a s...