Are you after a Natural Fibre Textiles experience perfectly tailored to your needs and interests? Introducing Bespoke Workshops with Cynthia Greep.

Cynthia offers 1 and 2 Day immersive workshops in creating natural fibre wall hangings, mats, and rugs. Each workshop runs from 10am–4pm (6 hours) and is designed to gently guide participants into the world of large-scale knitting, sustainable making, and creative wellbeing.

Workshops can be tailored for groups of up to 30 participants, with bespoke options available for community groups, organisations, and events.

Participants learn to:

Knit on large needles to create medium to large-scale pieces
Work with natural fibre offcuts, supporting sustainable and circular making
Design and construct wall hangings, mats, and rugs with texture, colour, and personal expression
Explore rhythm, slowness, and mindful making as part of the creative process

Cynthia’s workshops are intentionally spacious and supportive. She invests time in connecting with each participant, encouraging curiosity, confidence, and a sense of wellbeing through hands-on creativity.

Teaching Approach

Cynthia’s facilitation style is:

Gentle, intuitive, and inclusive
Rooted in sustainable practice and respect for natural materials
Focused on wellbeing, connection, and creative confidence
Suitable for beginners through to experienced makers

Her workshops create a warm, communal atmosphere where participants can explore new techniques, reconnect with tactile making, and leave with a finished piece that reflects their own story.

Who These Workshops Are For

Creative individuals seeking a grounding, tactile experience
Groups wanting a shared creative activity (corporate, community, or social)
Fibre artists looking to expand into large-scale or sculptural knitting
Visitors to Central Otago or Nelson/Tasman wanting a meaningful, place-based creative experience

Cynthia offers customised sessions for:

Schools and tertiary groups
Arts organisations
Retreats and wellbeing events
Corporate teams
Festivals and creative gatherings

Bespoke workshops can be adapted in duration, scale, and focus, with capacity for up to 30 participants.

Perfect for birthdays, corporate gatherings and other events, contact us today to plan your entirely personalised Natural Fibre Knitting experience with Cynthia Greep and NZ Textile Experiences.

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