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Discover being resourceful by learning to manage repurposed and recycled materials to create unique and interesting small sculptures, contemporary jewellery, or artworks for your interior. Using unconventional and unusual textile materials, there will be an emphasis on exploring techniques that can ...

Flax (Harakeke) is the most enduring of all New Zealand native plants - it is a natural resource and easily accessible.From plant to product, in this workshop you will learn the skills of weaving with Flax (Harakeke) including plaiting to create strong and sturdy handles for baskets.You will leave w...

Low impact dyeing gives the opportunity to create unexpected colours and imprinted designs using sustainable practices.During this hands-on workshop, you will use local plants and found materials to create subtle colours on cellulose (cotton and linen) and protein (wool and silk) fibres, fabrics and...

Meet the sheep! Experience the feel of 'raw' wool and how to prepare it. Then create a yarn using just your fingers. Progress to spinning a single thread using a simple spindle, then ply the thread to product a yarn with strength and balance, and wind it into a skein ready to knit or weave. When you...

This fun and fast-paced workshop will guide you through the process of screen printing onto fabrics or paper. You will learn how to design and cut stencils, colour mixing techniques and how to register works when printing.This course could be the ideal introduction to start up your own small screen ...

Speedweve mending (also known as Speedweve darning) is a process of mending textiles visibly.This process can be used for weaving, mending and stitching on a variety of textiles from woollen jumpers to jeans. The hole is mended, and the mending/darning can be seen.Once you have been taught this fun ...

In this one-day workshop you will be inspired by the magic of repurposing and transforming a pre-used coffee sack by embellishing it with gorgeous threads and stitching in an array of stitches. From this you can choose to repurpose the coffee sack into a piece of art or usable item such as a cushion...

Experience the joy and satisfaction of creating your own unique collaged Floral Fantasy to brighten up your home decor.You will complete the artwork in the two days and be guided along the way by experienced tutor Jill Richards, in a friendly, supportive and relaxed environment. Dates Available:Saturday 28 June 2025 (10:00am) to Sunday 29 June 2025 (16:00pm)

The Kete Whiri is a traditional pipi kete or kumara harvesting basket.From plant to product: the flax is prepared with the flax fibre exposed at the end, this is referred to as muka.The weaving of the kete commences with the muka ends that are plaited together to form a strong durable base for this ...

This two-day workshop is an opportunity to make your own handcrafted books using traditional bookbinding skills. You will learn the basic principles of this craft and discover how you can bring your unique creativity to a variety of book formats.We will begin with a simple pamphlet, explore a variet...

Join Colleen in her home-based earth brick studio, where you will hand-form your own striking artwork from natural materials using the wet felt making technique.This 2 day Contemporary Felt Making workshop is an opportunity to extend your individual creativity by learning how to apply design princip...

Harakeke (NZ Flax) is the most enduring of all New Zealand native plants, a natural resource and easily accessible.From plant to product, in this workshop you will learn the skills of weaving with Harakeke (NZ Flax).This workshop will include the techniques of weaving and plaiting along with being t...

Practice, Practice, Practice: an opportunity to build confidence and experience. Come with your own Flax and an idea of a project to complete. I will support you to further your Weaving practice; whether plaiting, handles, finishes or learning to weave your ara as at kete whakairo level (pathway of ...

Learn how to make an Heirloom Hooked Fleece Rug, with both tufted and loop pile textures.We will use rug canvas, fleece locks and wool sliver to create tufted and looped pile textures, that you can incorporate into your own unique rug design. Don’t worry if design is not your thing – ideas for d...

This workshop is for those who can spin a basic 2-ply yarn and who want to experiment with more advanced techniques using a spinning wheel.Start by learning techniques to impose your wishes upon the wool, including spinning the yarn thickness you want rather than 'what the wool wants'. Once these sk...

Ever been on a fishing/hunting trip and wished you and all your buddies could wear a great t shirt that shows what an epic time you had? Or climbed a huge mountain and thought, ‘wow wouldn’t that scene look amazing on a shirt’? How about when you and your mates play darts together, compete in ...

In this workshop you will ‘transform’ and contemporise a garment of your choice such as a scarf, cardigan, hat, cushion or tea towel- anything you want. By using embellishment techniques including stitching and placement you will create a cohesive decorated garment.The aim is to bring an item yo...

Have you got lots of berries coming along in your garden or available locally to buy? How about early plums dropping from your trees?Come along to this fast paced one-day workshop where we will pop on our pinnies, roll up our sleeves and celebrate the wonderful art of making delicious jams!By the en...

Having trouble dealing with all the produce pouring in from your home garden or orchard?Preserving is one of the oldest and most straight forward ways to store fruit and vegetables for months while retaining their colour and enhancing the flavour. Yummo!In this one day workshop you can bring some of...