Welcome to August ❄️
We hope you’re keeping well and warm during these frosty days - spring is on its way! What better way to lift your spirits and fan the fire of creativity than to book yourself in for a textile workshop with NZ Textile Experiences. Let the inspiration flow.
Learn All About Harakeke (NZ Flax) with Evey Weavey
As spring hits the beautiful Inangahua is the perfect time to have a weekend getaway and discover some new skills in traditional Māori Harakeke weaving with Evey Weavey.
If you’re in need of accommodation, you’ll find some gorgeous little spots in nearby Reefton, or try Berlins Cafe & Bar’s own accommodation in the Buller Gorge.
Experiencing the art of weaving harakeke with Evey has been a highlight of many visitors to the region, and had proven to be a popular choice amongst tourists and locals alike. From learning the sustainable practises of tikanga and toi raranga (values) of handling flax, to working with more complex patterns and colour, there is a workshop for every skill level.
Evey has set her spring and summer workshop dates, so book in and experience time-honoured craft of Harakeke weaving for yourself.
Become a Screen Printer in Golden Bay with Judith Ritchie
Judith Ritchie offers fun and hands-on 2 Day Screen Printing workshops from her studio in Motupipi, just 5 minutes out of Tākaka in the serene Golden Bay. She also runs summertime Artisan workshops in which you learn how to create delicious preserves and jams from home produce with ease.
Judith has vast amount of international art experience, including Pasifika elements she can introduce you to during your Screen Printing workshop. Small family and friend groups love these interactive activities where you play with colour and your own designs to print onto fabric or paper. They can also be easily adapted to suit youngsters.
These popular workshops book up quickly so reserve your space today.
Colleen Plank - Talented Tutor of Feltmaking & Eco Dyeing
The ever-talented tutor and artist, Colleen Plank, has added new dates for her incredibly popular Contemporary Feltmaking and Eco Dyeing workshops. Held in her own Earth House Studio in Atawhai, Nelson, you will learn either the art of dyeing fabric using a variety of natural materials to create exquisite designs, or create a unique wall piece by hand-forming felt using the wet felt making technique.
New Dates for Recycle & Create Workshops with Maggy J
Book in now to secure your spot at one of Maggy J’s fantastic Recycle & Create workshops - in which you’ll use a variety of recycled, reused, and otherwise second-chance materials to create completely one-of-a-kind sculpture works of art.
For those interested in her Slow Fashion - Embellish Me or Recycle & Create - Next Level Coffee Sacks workshops, click the link below to join the waitlist and be the first to know when new dates are added!
Maggy also has onsite accommodation for those out of town, email us to learn more.
Afterpay available for NZTE Workshops
Keep doing what you love! Pay for your next workshop in easy instalments with Afterpay - now available on NZ Textile Experiences. Sign up for Afterpay using the link below and purchase NZTE workshops on a simple, safe payment plan.
