Art Textile and Fibre Craft Workshops in the Nelson Tasman region
The spectacular scenery of New Zealand is a true inspiration for its artist community. There is also a wealth of opportunity for you to experience the creative arts, including the chance to create contemporary fibre craft and art textiles in all its forms.
NZ Textile Experiences is based at the top of the South Island in Nelson and Tasman, offering individual and small group workshops. Join some of the best textile and fibre artists from this region in a range of inspirational workshops. You can learn new skills from a variety of art textile and fibre crafts, and take your creations away with you. These workshops include Wild Basket Making, Screen Printing, Contemporary Felt Making, Small Loom Weaving, Unconventional and Unusual Textile Materials, NZ Flax Weaving - Harakeke, Eco Dyeing with Plants, Contemporary and Traditional Stitch/Embroidery and more, all of which are designed to be suitable for beginners as well as those with more advanced skills.
Upcoming workshops
Weaving Textures in Tapestry - tutor Marilyn Rea-Menzies
The richness of Tapestry Weaving offers opportunity for personal expression whether you prefer abstract or representational designs.
Unconventional Textiles - Pre used and Unusual Materials tutored by Maggy Johnston
This workshop is based around Maggy facilitating and challenging you in an environment that is both encouraging and stimulating. Maggy will provide technical guidance and share her extensive knowledge of working with a range of unconventional and unusual textile media, fostering experimentation and growth in your personal art-making journey.
Contemporary Felt Making tutored by Colleen Plank
Create your own personalised felted wall piece that explores various felt making techniques. Your design will reflect the artist in you by combining beautiful hand dyed New Zealand wool with luxurious silk fabrics and threads.
Weave your own Washcloths and Dishcloths tutored by Karuna Peralta
Hand weave your own personalised Wash Cloth - your choice of coloured linen, cotton or bamboo threads. Try out a selection of pre-threaded looms, already for you to start weaving - Tutored by Karuna Peralta
