Tutor of Spinning and Rug Making

Owner of Fleecewood Farm - Spinner - Weaver - Knitter - Feltmaker

Anne is passionate about the power of creativity to enhance people's sense of worth and wellbeing, and continues to use her scientific and teaching background to explore new woolcraft possibilities.

Tutor of Eco Dyeing, Feltmaking and Mosaics

Contemporary Textile Artist - Exhibitor - Award Winner

What drives Colleen's enthusiasm is the opportunity to share her extensive knowledge of Felting, Dyeing, Fibre and Textile Manipulation techniques with anyone wishing to try out something new or to inspire and mentor the new experienced students ready to extend their skills.

Tutor of Natural Fibre Textiles

Director of NZTE - Natural Fibre Artist

Cynthia travels regularly between Central Otago and Nelson/Tasman to tutor workshops that weave together creativity, connection, and natural materials. A multidisciplinary artist, she works with a practice grounded in sustainability and the beauty of natural fibre - repurposed materials.

Tutor of Harakeke (NZ Flax) Weaving

Harakeke (NZ Flax) Weaver - Fibre Artist - Exhibitor - WOW Finalist - Award Winner

Having woven with NZ flax/harakeke for more than 30 years, Evey has acquired an in-depth knowledge of the tikanga, the passing of knowledge and of Māori protocols to learners.

Tutor of Screen Printing, Preserving & Jam Making

Contemporary Textile Artist - Screen Printer - Arts Writer - Award Winner - Costume Designer

Screen printing has been my passion for over 25 years, starting with setting up my first print studio in my garage when my daughter was just a wee toddler. This kick started an extensive career as a textile artist and has led to sharing my skills in many workshops over the years.

Tutor of Recycle & Create and Slow Fashion

Sculptor - Contemporary Textile Artist - Exhibitor - WOW Finalist - Award Winner

Maggy has been a maker all her life. Translating her ideas by playing with unconventional materials that she often finds by fossicking, then turning them into unusual contemporary sculptural objects sometimes with purpose, other times evolving into Objet d'art.

Tutor of Slow Fashion and Fashion Design Crochet

Professional Mender -  Secondary School & Adult Educator - Self-Taught Crochet Specialist

Renée has been drawn to crafting since she was very young.

She's incredibly passionate about using thrifted items in her crafts and has become obsessed with visible mending. The brighter the better!

Tutor of Creative Bookbinding

Artist - Educator & Lover of Books

Passionate about bookbinding. there is nothing I enjoy more than sharing my love for the craft with others.

Bookbinding is an ancient practice that has changes very little over the centuries.

Tutor of Textile Collage

Textile Artist - Painter - Exhibitor

Sally is an experienced painter and textile artist who enjoys passing on her knowledge to others.

Her work has been shown in many galleries and exhibitions including the National Changing Threads and the Parkin's Drawing awards.