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- Sunday 8 March: 9.30-1.30 (Annie Mackenzie)- Sunday 24 May: 12-4 (Mirabel Oliver)Spinning 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 a...

- Sunday 8 March: 2pm-5pm- Saturday 23 May: 10am-1pmMake a cosy felt cover for your hot water bottle using traditional wet-felting techniques. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to transform soft Aotearoa merino wool into a durable, beautifully textured hottie cover that will keep you war...

- Saturday 7 March: 9am-1pm- Saturday 29 August: 10am-2pmExperience the wonderful world of weaving in this beginner-friendly frame loom workshop. You’ll learn the fundamentals of frame-loom weaving, including how to set up your own cardboard loom, create a plain weave, and finish your work with he...

- Sunday 24 May: 9am-11am- Sunday 22 November: 9am-11amSwiss 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 ...

- Saturday 23 May: 10am-3.30pm SOLD OUTConstruct a small round frame-style basket using natural materials you may have growing in your own garden. This simple European technique has been used for centuries to make strong, practical baskets from a variety of materials. In this workshop, we’ll work ...

- Sunday 30 August: 9.30am-1.30pm- Saturday 21 November: 10am-2pmLearn about the process of harvesting and preparing willow bark for weaving, then make a small, durable pouch ideal for holding secateurs or other tools. You’ll explore how to process the bark before weaving it into a strong, functio...

- Sunday 24 May: 9am-1pm- Sunday 30 August: 9am-1pm- Sunday 22 November: 9am-1pmThis beginner-friendly workshop introduces you to the ancient craft of spoon carving and basic whittling with knives. Learn about spoon-design and sketch your own design onto a blank cut from locally harvested green wood...

- Sunday 24 May: 9am-2am- Sunday 22 November: 9am-2amJoin 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 sk...

- Sunday 8 March: 1pm-3pm- Saturday 23 May: 9am-11amFood 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 dehydrat...

- Sunday 30 August: 1pm-3pm- Saturday 21 November: 10am-12pmDiscover 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 ...

- Sunday 8 March: 1pm-5pm- Sunday 30 August: 1pm-5pmPatchwork 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 larg...

- Saturday 7 March: 10am-4pm- Saturday 29 August: 10am-4pmThe tradition of making rag rugs emerged when textiles were precious, and every scrap was reused. Rag rugs now offer a creative way to repurpose fabrics in a world where textile waste is so abundant. Annie will lead you through crafting your ...

- Sunday 24 May: 2pm-4.30pm- Sunday 30 August: 2pm-4.30pm- Sunday 22 November: 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 wo...

- Saturday 7 March: 9am-2pm- Saturday 29 August: 9am-2pm- Saturday 21 November: 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 preparati...

- Saturday 7 March: 3pm-5pm- Saturday 29 August: 3pm-5pm- Saturday 21 November: 3pm-5pmExperience the satisfaction of making a small, versatile brush in this 2-hour workshop. Using natural wood and locally sourced fibres, you’ll learn handwork techniques to create a practical tool. Begin by crafti...

- Sunday 30 August: 9.30am-12pm- Saturday 21 November: 1pm-3.30pmIn 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 custom...

- Saturday 23 May: 2pm-4pm (Bella Roake)- Sunday 22 November: 12pm-2pm (Mirabel Oliver)Did 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 ...

- 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 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: 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 ...