Textile & Fibre Craft Workshops, Nelson Tasman, NZ Textile Experiences
Unconventional Textiles - Pre used and Unusual Materials tutored by Maggy Johnston
9 Jul 2022 (10:00) - 10 Jul 2022 (16:00)
Maggy's Studio, Richmond, Nelson, 7020, New Zealand
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.
Mini Hoop Embroidery tutored by Rosie Horn
30 Jul 202210:00 - 16:00
Broadgreen House, The Le Cren Room, 276 Nayland Road, Stoke, Nelson, 7011, 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.
Table Loom Set up and Weaving Weekend - tutor Karuna Peralta
30 Jul 2022 (10:00) - 31 Jul 2022 (10:45)
Broadgreen House, The Le Cren Room, 276 Nayland Road, Stoke, Nelson, 7011, New Zealand
This workshop will take you step by step to set up a 4 shaft table loom ready to weave a narrow-width fabric.
Weave the Greenest Shopping Basket, Ever! - workshop held in the glorious scenic location of Inangahua - tutored by Yvonne Hammond
30 Jul 2022 (10:00) - 31 Jul 2022 (16:00)
8 Oct 2022 (10:00) - 9 Oct 2022 (16:00)
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.
Tapestry Weaving tutored by Master Weaver Marilyn Rea-Menzies
12 Aug 2022 (10:00) - 14 Aug 2022 (16:00)
Melrose Historic House, 26 Brougham Street, Nelson, 7010, New Zealand
The richness of Tapestry Weaving offers opportunity for personal expression whether you prefer abstract or representational designs.
Weave your own Wash Cloth tutored by Karuna Peralta
21 Aug 202210:00 - 16:00
Broadgreen House, The Le Cren Room, 276 Nayland Road, Stoke, Nelson, 7011, New Zealand
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
Contemporary Felt Making tutored by Colleen Plank
27 Aug 2022 (10:00) - 28 Aug 2022 (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.
Harakeke NZ Flax Weaving Introductory Two Day Workshop held in the glorious scenic location of Inangahua tutored by Yvonne Hammond
27 Aug 2022 (10:00) - 28 Aug 2022 (16:00)
Two Day Workshop, Introduction to Harakeke - NZ Flax Weaving. create puti puti flowers, a two corner magic basket and the larger kono four cornered food basket
Dyeing Fabrics and Fibres Naturally with Plants tutored by Colleen Plank
10 Sep 2022 (10:00) - 11 Sep 2022 (16:00)
Earth House Studio, Atawhai, Nelson, Nelson, 7010, 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 also many possibilities to carry on incorporating your fabrics into patchwork, quilting and felt making.
Harakeke Weaving Introduction - plus a few more challenging techniques - tutored by Oz Risner
10 Sep 2022 (10:00) - 11 Sep 2022 (16:00)
Multiple venues
Total beginner or wanting to improve and consolidate your Harakeke - NZ Flax Weaving skills?
NEW Harakeke Weaving Workshop - Shapes, Forms, and Finishes
17 Sep 2022 (10:00) - 18 Sep 2022 (16:00)
Multiple venues
NEW Harakeke Weaving Workshop - Shapes, Forms and Finishes - tutored by Oz Risner
Fabulous Screen Printing with a Tropical Twist tutored by Judith Ritchie
24 Sep 2022 (10:00) - 25 Sep 2022 (16:00)
1 Oct 2022 (10:00) - 2 Oct 2022 (16:00)
15 Oct 2022 (10:00) - 16 Oct 2022 (16:00)
29 Oct 2022 (10:00) - 30 Oct 2022 (4:00)
Nikau Art Studio, Nikau Native Gardens, 411 Nayland Road, Nelson, 7011, New Zealand
A contemporary approach to learning the art of screen printing in the fun filled creative space.
Wild Basket Making tutored by Anita Peters
24 Sep 2022 (10:00) - 25 Sep 2022 (16:00)
22 Oct 2022 (10:00) - 23 Oct 2022 (16:00)
29 Oct 2022 (10:00) - 30 Oct 2022 (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
Harakeke Kete Whiri workshop held in the glorious scenic location of Inangahua - tutored by Yvonne Hammond
5 Nov 2022 (10:02) - 6 Nov 2022 (16:00)
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.