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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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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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Upcoming Workshops

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Recent Workshops

Just some of our wonderful attendees showcasing their creative talents at their NZTE workshops.

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Feltmaking

Feltmaking

Textile Collage

Textile Collage

Recycle and Create

Recycle and Create

Screen Printing

Screen Printing

Harakeke Weaving

Harakeke Weaving

Speedweve Mending (Darning)

Speedweve Mending (Darning)

Mono Printing

Mono Printing

Advanced Screen Printing

Advanced Screen Printing

Speedweve Mending

Speedweve Mending

Spinning

Spinning

Eco Dyeing

Eco Dyeing

Most Popular

Contemporary Feltmaking

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Transformational Textiles

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A book arranged in a star formation with unique inner binding.

Creative Bookbinding

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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
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
Contemporary Feltmaking Workshop

Local Look

Discover new and popular experiences or places to eat/drink in our Nelson/Tasman community and beyond. Published once a month.

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August '25 Edition

August '25 Edition

By Cynthia Greep

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

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June '25 Edition

June '25 Edition

By Cynthia Greep

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

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Photos credit of woolcraft.co.nz

Watch on TVNZ

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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A necklace made from red and black wire with a circular pendant piece.

Coming Soon to NZTE: Artist Works

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

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Meet Our Tutors