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Sunday 24 May: 9am-1pm ***SOLD OUT*** Sunday 30 August: 9am-1pm Sunday 22 November: 9am-1pm This beginner-friendly workshop introduces you to the ancient craft of spoon carving and basic whittling with knives. Learn about spoon-design and sketch your own design onto a blank cut from locally harvested...

Saturday 24 October: 9am-1pm This beginner-friendly workshop introduces you to the ancient craft of spoon carving and basic whittling with knives. Learn about spoon-design and sketch your own design onto a blank cut from locally harvested green wood. Practise safe carving techniques with straight...

14 & 15 November: 10am-4pm both days (Rain dates: 28 & 29 November) Experience the fun and challenge of designing and carving hollow forms from green wood in this two-day bowl carving workshop. Using hand tools such as adzes, axes, gouges, hooks, and knives,...

12 & 13 September: 10am-4pm both days (Rain dates: 19 & 20 September) Learn to make your own kuksa - a traditional carved wooden cup. Using an axe, hollowing tools, and knives, you’ll carve a unique cup for enjoying your favourite beverage, perfect for...

14 & 15 March: 10am-3pm both days (Rain dates: 21 & 22 March) A two-day complete hand-brush workshop where you’ll shape a hazel handle with green woodworking tools, drill fibre holes, and prepare tī kōuka cordage to craft a fully finished brush. This in-depth...

Sunday 25 October: 10am-4pm Experience the craft of spoon carving from scratch in this intensive one-day workshop. Learn different design approaches and how to shape green wood using an axe. You’ll also learn safe techniques to refine and finish your spoon with knives. This...

14 & 15 March: 10am-4pm both days (Rain dates: 21 & 22 March) 10 & 11 October: 10am-4pm both days (Rain dates: 17 & 18 October) Experience spoon carving from scratch in this immersive two-day workshop. Learn different design approaches and how to split...

Sunday 8 March: 9.30am-1.30pm (Annie Mackenzie) Sunday 24 May: 12pm-4pm (Mirabel Oliver) Spinning thread with a drop spindle is an ancient craft that has been practised throughout the world for thousands of years. Here you’ll learn the key techniques to start hand spinning beautifully...

Sunday 7 June: 10am-2pm Spinning thread with a drop spindle is an ancient craft that has been practised throughout the world for thousands of years. Here you’ll learn the key techniques to start hand spinning beautifully soft yarn to add another dimension of depth...

Saturday 23 May: 2pm-4pm (Bella Roake) Sunday 22 November: 12pm-2pm (Mirabel Oliver) Did you know that felting is the oldest known way to make fabric? In this 2-hour workshop, you’ll explore the ancient art of felting to create a beautiful and functional felt bowl...

Saturday 24 October: 2pm-4pm Did you know that felting is the oldest known way to make fabric? In this 2-hour workshop, you’ll explore the ancient art of felting to create a beautiful and functional felt bowl from natural, un-dyed Aotearoa wool. Using just wool,...

Saturday 6 June: 2pm-4pm Did you know that felting is the oldest known way to make fabric? In this 2-hour workshop, you’ll explore the ancient art of felting to create a beautiful and functional felt bowl from natural, un-dyed Aotearoa wool. Using just wool,...

Sunday 8 March: 2pm-5pm Saturday 23 May: 10am-1pm Make a cosy felt cover for your hot water bottle using traditional wet-felting techniques. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to transform soft Aotearoa merino wool into a durable, beautifully textured hottie cover that will...

This workshop film shares with you the ancient skill of darning. This 16 minute film with Steven Junil Park of 6x4 will guide you through the process of darning to repair your clothing and extend their life. Additional film: When you purchase this workshop film, you will also receive a...

This workshop film shares a way to carve a kitchen spatula from a piece of greenwood, and is suitable for anyone new to carving. This 16 minute film with Douglas Horrell of Cleft Craft will guide you through the process of splitting a log down and then carving a...

This workshop film shares with you a way to make useful pegs from hazel sticks. This 12 minute film with Gregory Quinn will guide you through the process of creating pegs from dried hazel sticks.  The traditional use of these pegs is on the washing line, however we find them  useful...

This workshop film shares with you a way to weave a basket from tī kōuka (cabbage tree/cordyline australis) leaves. This 20 minute film with Juliet Arnott guides you through the full process of weaving from scratch, with dried and soaked tī kōuka leaves. Weaving the basket...

A wonderful project for you and your young folk, this workshop film shares with you a fun way to create little figures or folk from tī kōuka (cabbage tree/cordyline australis) leaves. This 8 minute film with Gemma Stratton will guide you & your young folk through...

This workshop film shares with you a way to weave a mat or placemat from tī kōuka (cabbage tree/cordyline australis) leaves. This 30 minute film with Juliet Arnott guides you the full process of weaving from scratch, with dried and soaked tī kōuka leaves. The...

A brilliant activity for folk of all ages to learn, this workshop film shares with you a way to make string and rope from tī kōuka (cabbage tree/cordyline australis) leaves. This 13 minute film with Gemma Stratton will guide you through the simple process of making...

Sunday 8 March: 1pm-3pm Saturday 23 May: 9am-11am Food preserving is a resourceful way to reduce waste, make the most of seasonal produce, and create long-lasting pantry staples. In this hands-on demonstration workshop, Sonia will introduce two key preserving methods: pressure canning and dehydrating....

Sunday 7 June: 10am-12pm Food preserving is a resourceful way to reduce waste, make the most of seasonal produce, and create long-lasting pantry staples. In this hands-on demonstration workshop, Sonia will introduce two key preserving methods: pressure canning and dehydrating. Participants will help with...

Saturday 23 May: 10am-3.30pm ***SOLD OUT*** Construct a small round frame-style basket using natural materials you may have growing in your own garden. This simple European technique has been used for centuries to make strong, practical baskets from a variety of materials. In this...

Saturday 7 March: 9am-1pm Saturday 29 August: 10am-2pm Experience the wonderful world of weaving in this beginner-friendly frame loom workshop. You’ll learn the fundamentals of frame-loom weaving, including how to set up your own cardboard loom, create a plain weave, and finish your work...

Share the experience of learning resourceful craft by gifting one/some of our workshop films. We so excited to share these films, now anyone can access our craft workshops, wherever you are or they are! These films provide an opportunity to learn new skills including:  - tī kōuka (cabbage...

Saturday 7 March: 9am-2pm Saturday 29 August: 9am-2pm Saturday 21 November: 9am-2pm Complete a practical hearth-style hand brush using locally sourced wood and fibre. This sturdy, easy-to-hold brush is perfect for tidying spaces, from your workbench to your vehicle. You’ll learn fibre preparation and...

Saturday 24 October: 9am-2pm Complete a practical hearth-style hand brush using locally sourced wood and fibre. This sturdy, easy-to-hold brush is perfect for tidying spaces, from your workbench to your vehicle. You’ll learn fibre preparation and traditional European cord-making techniques with tī kōuka, attaching...

Saturday 6 June: 9am-2pm Complete a practical hearth-style hand brush using locally sourced wood and fibre. This sturdy, easy-to-hold brush is perfect for tidying spaces, from your workbench to your vehicle. You’ll learn fibre preparation and traditional European cord-making techniques with tī kōuka, attaching...

Sunday 8 March: 10am-12pm Sunday 30 August: 10am-12pm Hand darning is a timeless technique that not only extends the life of your clothing but also deepens your connection to the items you wear every day. In this workshop, Mirabel will guide you through the...

Sunday 25 October: 10am-12pm Hand darning is a timeless technique that not only extends the life of your clothing but also deepens your connection to the items you wear every day. In this workshop, Mirabel will guide you through the basics, from preparing your...

Sunday 7 June: 10am-12pm Hand darning is a timeless technique that not only extends the life of your clothing but also deepens your connection to the items you wear every day. In this workshop, Mirabel will guide you through the basics, from preparing your...

Sunday 30 August: 1pm-3pm Saturday 21 November: 10am-12pm Discover the joy of crafting your own natural skincare products designed to nourish and care for your skin. Using organic, food-grade oils, butters, and waxes, you’ll learn the art of creating body care essentials that are...

Saturday 6 June: 1pm-3pm Discover the joy of crafting your own natural skincare products designed to nourish and care for your skin. Using organic, food-grade oils, butters, and waxes, you’ll learn the art of creating body care essentials that are as kind to the...

Sunday 8 March: 10am-12pm Saturday 23 May: 12pm-2pm Are you looking to simplify your cleaning routine and embrace a more sustainable approach for your home? In this workshop, you’ll learn to make safe and effective cleaners for your entire home using natural ingredients that...

Sunday 7 June: 1pm-3pm Are you looking to simplify your cleaning routine and embrace a more sustainable approach for your home? In this workshop, you’ll learn to make safe and effective cleaners for your entire home using natural ingredients that are gentle enough for...

Sunday 8 March: 1pm-5pm Sunday 30 August: 1pm-5pm Patchwork is a creative and resourceful craft that transforms fabric scraps into something new. Mirabel will guide you through composing and hand-sewing a small patchwork piece. Choose to make a coaster, pot holder, or needle case...

Saturday 24 October: 9am-1pm Patchwork is a creative and resourceful craft that transforms fabric scraps into something new. Mirabel will guide you through composing and hand-sewing a small patchwork piece. Choose to make a coaster, pot holder, or needle case - or begin a...

Saturday 6 June: 9am-1pm Patchwork is a creative and resourceful craft that transforms fabric scraps into something new. Mirabel will guide you through composing and hand-sewing a small patchwork piece. Choose to make a coaster, pot holder, or needle case - or begin a...

Saturday 7 November: 10am-1pm (Rain date 14 November) This experience offers a perfect introduction to green woodworking, beginning with the creation of your own clothes pegs from locally harvested hazel rods. Using hand tools, you’ll discover the properties of greenwood, building confidence in shaping...

Saturday 7 March: 3pm-5pm Saturday 29 August: 3pm-5pm Saturday 21 November: 3pm-5pm Experience the satisfaction of making a small, versatile brush in this 2-hour workshop. Using natural wood and locally sourced fibres, you’ll learn handwork techniques to create a practical tool. Begin by crafting...

Saturday 24 October: 3pm-5pm Experience the satisfaction of making a small, versatile brush in this 2-hour workshop. Using natural wood and locally sourced fibres, you’ll learn handwork techniques to create a practical tool. Begin by crafting fine tī kōuka cord with a European twining...

Saturday 6 June: 3pm-5pm Make a small, versatile pencil brush in this 2-hour workshop. Learn tī kōuka cord-making, fibre prep, and lashing techniques using natural, locally sourced materials. Experience the satisfaction of making a small, versatile brush in this 2-hour workshop. Using natural wood...

Saturday 7 March: 10am-4pm Saturday 29 August: 10am-4pm The tradition of making rag rugs emerged when textiles were precious, and every scrap was reused. Rag rugs now offer a creative way to repurpose fabrics in a world where textile waste is so abundant. Annie...

Saturday 6 June: 10am-4pm Join our rag-rug workshop and learn to repurpose fabrics into a durable, beautiful rug using simple design, threading, and looping techniques. The tradition of making rag rugs emerged when textiles were precious, and every scrap was reused. Rag rugs now...

Sunday 24 May: 2pm-4.30pm Sunday 30 August: 2pm-4.30pm Sunday 22 November: 2pm-4.30pm Sharpening is an essential skill to maintain your tools, helping them perform at their best and last a lifetime. In this seminar-style workshop, you’ll learn the basics of sharpening, from kitchen knives...

Saturday 24 October: 2pm-4.30pm Sharpening is an essential skill to maintain your tools, helping them perform at their best and last a lifetime. In this seminar-style workshop, you’ll learn the basics of sharpening, from kitchen knives to woodworking tools and garden implements using affordable,...

Sunday 30 August: 9.30am-12pm Saturday 21 November: 1pm-3.30pm In this introductory soap-making workshop, Sonia will share her methods of creating gentle and non-drying soap that contains shea butter, coconut oil and olive oil. You’ll learn the basics of the soap-making process and how to...

Saturday 6 June: 9.30am-12pm In this introductory soap-making workshop, Sonia will share her methods of creating gentle and non-drying soap that contains shea butter, coconut oil and olive oil. You’ll learn the basics of the soap-making process and how to customise it to suit...

Annual Club membership (Jan 26- Dec 26) $65  Casual ticket $10 per session 2nd Thursday of each month, Mar-Dec: 6pm-9pm Spoon club is a place to practise and refresh your green wood carving skills with like-minded individuals. If you have attended a spoon carving...

Part 1: Saturday 2 May: 10am-3pm & Part 2: Saturday 16 May: 10am-3pm (Rain dates: 9 & 23 May) Part 1: Saturday 5 September: 10am-3pm & Part 2: Saturday 19 September: 10am-3pm (Rain dates: 12 & 26 September) Part 1: Sunday 8 November: 10am-3pm...