Textile Art, Fibre Craft & Artisan Workshops
Become a part of something unique. Learn new skills from our textile, fibre craft and artisanal workshops.
Upcoming Workshops
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14 Sept
Contemporary Feltmaking Workshop
2 Days: 14 to 15 September 2024
Location: Atawhai, Nelson
Book NowTutor: Colleen Plank
Level: Any skill level
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15 Sept
Slow Fashion Workshop - Visible Mending with a Speedweve Darning Loom - SOLD OUT
1 Day: 15 September 2024
Location: Nelson City
Book NowTutor: Reneé Clothier
Level: Beginner
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28 Sept
Harakeke (NZ Flax) Weaving Workshop - Weave the Greenest Shopping Basket, Ever!
2 Days: 28 to 29 September 2024
Location: Motueka, Tasman
Book NowTutor: Evey Weavey / Yvonne Hammond
Level: Intermediate
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5 Oct
Slow Fashion Workshop - Embellish Me
1 Day: 05 October 2024
Location: Richmond, Nelson
Book NowTutor: Maggy Johnston
Level: Beginner
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.
Coming Soon to NZTE: Artist Works
Take some of our tutors's inspiring work home with you.
Watch this space!
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.
"Perfect location, very peaceful and inspiring... I learnt lots of techniques and knowledge..."– Pauline Farley
"The environment was informative and informal - it was awesome to be able to develop my own design, thanks Judith!"– Rebecca Anderson-Griffith
"You come away having created something you didn't think you could... a great sense of accomplishment!"– Estelle Van Til
I went home bursting with ideas and inspiration. Thankyou, it was an amazing weekend."– Lyn Huggins
Local Look
Discover new and popular experiences or places to eat/drink in our Nelson/Tasman community and beyond. Published once a month.
August Edition
Things of note this August! NZTE is now a member of Mindful Fashion NZ / New workshops by Maggy J & Judith Ritchie / Tutor Spotlight: Sally Reynolds
June Edition
Things of note this June! NZTE is on sabbatical in Central Otago / Two upcoming events for creatives and designers / Become a NZTE tutor / Welcome Renée Clothier!
