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- Saturday 6 June: 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 as they are to your skin. T...

- Saturday 6 June: 9.30am-12pmIn this introductory soap-making workshop, Sonia will share her methods of creating gentle and non-drying soap that contains shea butter, coconut oil and olive oil. You’ll learn the basics of the soap-making process and how to customise it to suit your needs. You’ll...

- Sunday 7 June: 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 we...

- Sunday 7 June: 1pm-3pmSwiss darning is a precise and resourceful way to repair knitted fabric by recreating the original stitches with a needle and yarn. It’s ideal for reinforcing thin areas and keeping the stretch and look of knitwear. In this workshop, you will learn the stitch and achieve an...

- Sunday 7 June: 10am-12pmFood preserving is a resourceful way to reduce waste, make the most of seasonal produce, and create long-lasting pantry staples. In this hands-on demonstration workshop, Sonia will introduce two key preserving methods: pressure canning and dehydrating.Participants will help...

- Sunday 7 June: 1pm-3pmAre 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 for babies and pets. Discover ho...

- 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 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...