Unconventional Textiles - Pre used and Unusual Materials tutored by Maggy Johnston

6 Feb 2021 (10:00) - 7 Feb 2021 (16:00)

3 Apr 2021 (10:00) - 4 Apr 2021 (16:00)

1 May 2021 (10:00) - 2 May 2021 (16:00)

5 Jun 2021 (10:00) - 6 Jun 2021 (16:00)

Maggy's Studio, Richmond, Nelson, 7020, New Zealand

An emphasis on learning techniques and managing repurposed materials to create art jewellery, small sculptural objects or art works for your wall. What you learn can also be applied to creating light shades, baskets, sculptures, cushions and more, the choices are huge with your outcomes being totally unexpected and surprising.

Wild Basket Making tutored by Anita Peters

13 Feb 2021 (10:00) - 14 Feb 2021 (16:00)

6 Mar 2021 (10:00) - 7 Mar 2021 (16:00)

1 May 2021 (10:00) - 2 May 2021 (16:00)

13 Nov 2021 (10:00) - 14 Nov 2021 (16:00)

27 Nov 2021 (10:00) - 28 Nov 2021 (16:00)

Fairholme Gallery, 637 East Takaka Road, East Takaka, Golden Bay, Tasman, New Zealand

Basket making using found or foraged materials at the historic Fairholme Homestead, in East Takaka, Golden Bay Tutor Anita Peters

Explore Looms, Colour and Fibre tutored by Karuna Peralta

20 Feb 202110:00 - 16:00

Crafty or Wot, 145 McShane Road, Richmond, Nelson

Weave your own sampler while exploring looms, colour and beautiful fibres, a fantastic introduction to this time honoured craft.

Weave the Greenest Shopping Basket, Ever! tutored by Yvonne Hammond

27 Feb 2021 (10:00) - 28 Feb 2021 (16:00)

Centre of Fine Woodworking, 1/465 Wakapuaka Road, North Nelson, Nelson, 7040, New Zealand

Harakeke NZ Flax Weaving - Weave the greenest shopping basket, ever! Harakeke 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 customs and traditional skills.

Small Loom Weaving tutored by Karuna Peralta

13 Mar 202110:00 - 16:00

Crafty or Wot, 145 McShane Road, Richmond,, Nelson, New Zealand

Learn to weave small pieces using two different handheld looms. These frame looms have been specially designed by tutor Karuna and have been manufactured in New Zealand.

Mini Hoop Embroidery tutored by Rosie Horn

13 Mar 202110:00 - 16:00

Crafty or Wot, 145 McShane Road, Appleby, Richmond, Nelson, New Zealand

Mini Hoop Embroidery tutored by Rosie Horn Stitch two different mini embroideries that can be worn as a necklace or a brooch, or as a small work for the wall.

Kete Whiri tutored by Yvonne Hammond

27 Mar 2021 (10:00) - 28 Mar 2021 (16:00)

Multiple venues

The Kete Whiri is a traditional pipi kete or kumara harvesting basket woven from Harakeke - NZ Flax being New Zealand's most enduring of native plants.

Harakeke NZ Flax Weaving Option of a One or Two Day Workshop tutored by Yvonne Hammond

3 Apr 2021 (10:00) - 4 Apr 2021 (16:00)

Multiple venues

Day One Introduction to Harakeke - NZ Flax Weaving - Learn from the beginning or refresh your Harakeke weaving skills, Day Two - Weave the larger Kono Flax Basket Come to one or both days, whatever suits you.

Weave your own Wash Cloth tutored by Karuna Peralta

9 Apr 202110:00 - 15:30

Crafty or Wot, 145 McShane Road, Appleby, Richmond, Nelson

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

Dyeing Fabrics and Fibres Naturally with Plants tutored by Colleen Plank

24 Apr 2021 (10:00) - 25 Apr 2021 (16:00)

Fairholme Gallery, 637 East Takaka Road, East Takaka, Golden Bay, Tasman, New Zealand

Discover how to dye fabrics and fibres naturally with sustainability in mind using local plants and found materials to create unexpected colour, imprinted patterns and designs. Suitable for clothing, accessories, furnishings. There are many possibilities to carry on incorporating your fabrics into patchwork, quilting and felt making.

Contemporary Felt Making tutored by Colleen Plank

29 May 2021 (10:00) - 30 May 2021 (16:00)

Earth House Studio, Atawhai, Nelson, New Zealand

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.