Textile Art & Fibre Craft Workshops, Nelson Tasman, NZ Textile Experiences

12 events
Sculptural Basket making with Found and Foraged materials

Wild Basket Making tutored by Anita Peters

  • 25 Mar 2023 (9:30 am) to 26 Mar 2023 (3:30 pm)
  • 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 weaving baskets

Harakeke NZ Flax Weaving Introductory Two Day Workshop in Nelson, workshops are also offered in the glorious scenic location of Inangahua tutored by Yvonne Hammond

  • 25 Mar 2023 (10:00 am) to 26 Mar 2023 (4:00 pm)
  • 1 Apr 2023 (10:00 am) to 2 Apr 2023 (4:00 pm)
  • 2 Sep 2023 (10:00 am) to 3 Sep 2023 (4:00 pm)

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

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

  • 1 Apr 2023 (10:00 am) to 2 Apr 2023 (4:00 pm)
  • Maggy's Studio
  • 13 May 2023 (10:00 am) to 14 May 2023 (4:00 pm)
  • Maggy's Studio

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.

Weave your own washcloth workshop

Weave your own Washcloths and Dishcloths tutored by Karuna Peralta

  • 2 Apr 2023
  • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Broadgreen House
  • 30 Jul 2023
  • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Broadgreen House

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

Fabulous Screen Printing with a Tropical Twist tutored by Judith Ritchie

  • 8 Apr 2023 (10:00 am) to 9 Apr 2023 (4:00 pm)
  • Nikau Art Studio
  • 22 Apr 2023 (10:00 am) to 23 Apr 2023 (4:00 pm)
  • Nikau Art Studio
  • 6 May 2023 (10:00 am) to 7 May 2023 (4:00 pm)
  • Nikau Art Studio
  • 20 May 2023 (10:00 am) to 21 May 2023 (4:00 pm)
  • Nikau Art Studio

A contemporary approach to learning the art of screen printing in the fun filled creative space.

Harakeke Kete Whakairo in Inangahua - tutor Yvonne Hammond

  • 6 May 2023 (10:00 am) to 7 May 2023 (4:00 pm)
  • Inangahua Art Studio
  • 28 Oct 2023 (10:00 am) to 29 Oct 2023 (4:00 pm)
  • Inangahua Art Studio

This workshop will support you to weave a traditional patterned kete.

Eco dyed fabrics and from nature

Dyeing Fabrics and Fibres Naturally with Plants tutored by Colleen Plank

  • 13 May 2023 (10:00 am) to 14 May 2023 (11:27 pm)
  • 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.

Twill Felt Flower Workshop - tutor Karuna Peralta

  • 28 May 2023
  • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Broadgreen House
  • 6 Aug 2023
  • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Broadgreen House

Learn to make a variety of small felt flowers using wool blend felt sheets in beautiful colours, shapes and sizes.

Hand loomed weaving in stripes

Setting up a Rigid Heddle Loom – Washcloths and Dishcloths - Tutor Karuna Peralta

  • 4 Jun 2023
  • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Broadgreen House, The Le Cren Room, 276 Nayland Road, Stoke, Nelson, 7011, New Zealand

Setting up a Rigid Heddle Loom – Washcloths and Dishcloths One-Day Weaving Workshop – plus some weaving and finishing at home.

Felting workshop group

Contemporary Felt Making tutored by Colleen Plank

  • 10 Jun 2023 (10:00 am) to 11 Jun 2023 (4:00 pm)
  • 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.

Tapstry Weaving detail of bush textures

Weaving Textures in Tapestry - tutor Marilyn Rea-Menzies

  • 23 Jun 2023 (10:00 am) to 25 Jun 2023 (4:00 pm)
  • 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.

Weaving Harakeke NZ Flax basket

Weave the Greenest Shopping Basket, Ever! - workshops held either in Nelson or in the glorious scenic location of Inangahua - tutored by Yvonne Hammond - FEBRUARY WORKSHOP IN NELSON

  • 30 Sep 2023 (10:00 am) to 1 Oct 2023 (4:00 pm)
  • Nikau Gardens Studio, 411 Nayland Road, Stoke, Nelson, 7011, 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.