NZ Textile Experiences | Textile Art, Fibre Craft & Artisan Workshops

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Visit us in the stunning Nelson/Tasman region of New Zealand, and learn how to create something truly unique to take home with you.

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Local Artist Works Now Available

Now you can take some of our tutors' inspiring work home with you. Shop our collection of gorgeous artworks by our very own NZTE tutors.

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Get Immersed in Your Inspiration

The spectacular scenery of the Nelson/Tasman region of New Zealand is a true inspiration for its artist community.

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Experience the Arts with Experts

Join some of the best textile/fibre artists and artisans from this region in a range of inspirational workshops.

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Screen Printing

Eco Dyeing

Textile Collage

Recycle and Create

Spinning

Harakeke Weaving

Speedweve Mending (Darning)

Mono Printing

Feltmaking

Advanced Screen Printing

Speedweve Mending

Artist Works for Sale

Take some of our tutors' inspiring work home with you!

Support our talented local artists and display their gorgeous artworks in your space, or gift something truly special to the art-lover in your life.

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Our Vision

Creating Unique, Award-Winning Experiences

By participating in a textile, fibre or artisanal workshop, you will learn more about our country and meet local people who are also passionate about textiles, and take home a unique piece of textile art.

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"The environment was informative and informal - it was awesome to be able to develop my own design, thanks Judith!"

– Rebecca Anderson-Griffith

Screen Printing Workshop - Create Fabulous Screen Prints on Fabric or Paper

"You come away having created something you didn't think you could... a great sense of accomplishment!"

– Estelle Van Til

Students working on their kete whakairo (flax baskets). — Harakeke (NZ Flax) Weaving Workshop - Beginner Journey

I went home bursting with ideas and inspiration. Thankyou, it was an amazing weekend."

– Lyn Huggins

An artwork made from thin curly green plastic, arranged in a circle. — Recycle & Create Workshop - Creative Textiles

"Perfect location, very peaceful and inspiring... I learnt lots of techniques and knowledge..."

– Pauline Farley

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August '25 Edition

By Cynthia GreepAug 6, 2025

Things of note this August! New Studio Location for Sally Reynolds / Upcoming Popular Textile Workshops

June '25 Edition

By Cynthia GreepMay 28, 2025

Things of note this June! Fabric-a-brac Nelson / Recent Recycle & Create and Slow Fashion Workshops

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NZTE Tutor Anne is on Country Calendar!

Our incredibly talented NZTE tutor Anne Grassham recently appeared on Hyundai's Country Calendar showcasing her beautiful Fleecewood farm.

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Share Your Skills: Become a Tutor

We are always interested in hearing from artists and artisans who would like to tutor under the NZTE umbrella.

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Book Your Spring Workshop

Local Artist Works Now Available

Get Immersed in Your Inspiration

Experience the Arts with Experts

Upcoming Workshops

Recycle & Create Workshop - Creative Textiles

Textile Collage Workshop - Introduction to Contemporary Stitch

Screen Printing Workshop - Create Fabulous Screen Prints on Fabric or Paper

Harakeke (NZ Flax) Weaving Workshop - Practise, Practise, Practise