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- 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 ...

- 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 ...

- Mar 23, 10am-2pm- Mar 24, 10am-2pmThis workshop introduces you to the ancient craft of spoon carving and to basic whittling with knives. Learn about spoon design and draw your spoon directly on a ‘blank’ cut from locally felled green wood. You’ll then learn safe techniques to carve your spo...

Sep 7, 10am-2pmDuring this workshop you’ll learn the key skills to start hand spinning beautifully soft yarn to use in your knitting, crochet or weaving projects. By learning to use a simple drop spindle, you’ll engage in an ancient craft that has been practised throughout the world for thousand...

- Sep 7, 9am-2pmMake 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 using tī k�...

- Sep 7, 3pm-5pmLearn 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 a useful l...

Mar 24, 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 stri...

Mar 24, 10am-4pmWarm, cosy, and completely unique, these slippers will keep your feet snug all winter long. Learn how to make felt slippers to fit your own feet using natural, un-dyed, Aotearoa wool and traditional felt-making techniques, combining wool, soap and water to make a durable fabric. The ...

Mar 23, 10am-2pmMake a cosy felt cover for your hot water bottle using traditional wet felting techniques, then dye it with locally gathered eucalyptus leaves to create a beautiful and colourful eco-printed design. These unique hottie covers are made from natural Aotearoa New Zealand merino wool and...

- Mar 23, 3pm-5.30pm- Mar 24, 3pm-5.30pmMake friends with your tools and ensure they last a lifetime with this essential resourceful skill. Learn the basics of sharpening - how to get a great edge on everything from kitchen knives, to woodworking tools, to garden implements. This workshop is taught...

Mar 23, 10am-2.30pm SOLD OUTThis serving tray is woven with a mix of willow, tī kōuka, and other locally foraged fibres on a prepared frame. We will use a simple European weaving technique that is the basis of all frame style basketry, and you will go home with your own unique woven tray. We will ...

Mar 23, 3pm-5pmThese 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 chemicals, and is a ...

Mar 24, 10am-3.30pmUsing a method derived from rag rug weaving and adapted to the locally foraged tī kōuka fibre, this small floor mat can be used as a doormat or anywhere in your home. We will use large hand-carved wooden crochet hooks to weave the soaked leaves together, working out from the cen...

Mar 24, 3pm-5pm SOLD OUTJoin us for this seasonal wreath-making workshop and learn how to create a strong and beautiful twine from tī kōuka, which is then transformed into a wreath. Adorned with a selection of locally foraged leaves and flowers that are particular to the time of year, these wreath...

May 19, 10am-2pmDuring this workshop you’ll learn the key skills to start hand spinning beautifully soft yarn to use in your knitting, crochet or weaving projects. By learning to use a simple drop spindle, you’ll engage in an ancient craft that has been practised throughout the world for thousan...