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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13 July
Recycle & Create Workshop - Transformational Textiles
2 Days: 13 to 14 July 2024
Location: Richmond, Nelson
Book NowTutor: Maggy Johnston
Level: Beginner
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20 July
Contemporary Feltmaking Workshop
2 Days: 20 to 21 July
Location: Atawhai, Nelson
Book NowTutor: Colleen Plank
Level: Beginner
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27 July
Recycle & Create Workshop - Transformational Textiles
2 Days: 27 to 28 July 2024
Location: Richmond, Nelson
Book NowTutor: Maggy Johnston
Level: Beginner
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10 Aug
Fashion Design Crochet Workshop - Freeform Crochet Neck Piece
1 Day: 10 to 11 August 2024
Location: Nelson City
Book NowTutor: Reneé Clothier
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.
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!
May Edition
Things of note this May! The Suter's 125th anniversary exhibition / The Professional Weavers Network Talk / Opera Festival at NCMA / Call for more NZTE tutors!
