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1 Day Felt Slipper workshop with Simone Bensdorp on Friday 16th November 2018
Sold Out - $80.00
Learn to make felt slippers using natural wool and traditional felting techniques. Simone of Wild Felt loves that she’s working with the world’s oldest known textile, and that making felt...
1 Day Felt Slipper workshop with Simone Bensdorp on Saturday 17th November 2018
Sold Out - $80.00
Learn to make felt slippers using natural wool and traditional felting techniques. Simone of Wild Felt loves that she’s working with the world’s oldest known textile, and that making felt...
1 Day Sneaker Making Workshops with Lou Clifton of Shoe School on various dates from 12th to 14th November 2018
Sold Out - $350.00
Create a pair of miracle sneakers by hand in just 1 day, no machines or glue involved! Making a pair of shoes is not only a transformative experience, it is...
1 day Willow Basket Weaving workshop with Peter Greer on Monday 12th November 2018
Sold Out - $172.50
Willow Basketry - An Introduction by Peter Greer. In this workshop you will spend a day making a small round basket, and in doing this you'll come to grips with basic...
1 day Willow Basket Weaving workshop with Peter Greer on Tuesday 13th November 2018
Sold Out - $172.50
Willow Basketry - An Introduction by Peter Greer. In this workshop you will spend a day making a small round basket, and in doing this you'll come to grips with basic...
2 day Earth Building Workshops with Kerry Mulligan on various dates from 12th to 17th November 2018
Sold Out - $140.00
It is so fortunate that Kerry Mulligan has collaborated with Richmond Community Garden to make this workshop series possible. Learning these skills will give you a strong sense of earth-building...
2 day Spoon-Carving Workshop with Alex Yerks Tues 13 & Wed 14 November 2018
Sold Out - $290.00
We are so happy to have Alex Yerks here for our Necessary Traditions Festival, all the way from Upstate New York. (Actually we fixed the festival dates around Alex as he happens to...
3 day Kuksa Workshop with Alex Yerks Fri 16, Sat 17 & Sun 18 November 2018
Sold Out - $350.00
We are so stoked to have Alex Yerks here for Necessary Traditions, all the way from Upstate New York! Those fortunate enough to get onto this 3 day Kuksa Workshop...
7 day Traditional Greenwood Windsor Chair-making Workshop with Richard Hare Tues 13th to Mon 19th November 2018
Sold Out - $600.00
Imagine hand-crafting a Windsor chair from a log to a chair using hand-tools, this is your chance! We are delighted to have Richard Hare with us for Necessary Traditions, all the way from...
A walk with Philip Simpson at Pūtaringamotu Riccarton Bush - Wednesday 14th November 2018 1pm to 3pm
Sold Out - $0.00
A walk with Philip Simpson at Pūtaringamotu Riccarton Bush - Wednesday 14th November 2018 1pm to 3pm Walk with renowned botanist & author in the heart of the city in Pūtaringamotu...
An evening with Louise Ayling & Giulio Sturla - Monday 12th November 2018 6.30pm
$5.00
Come and find inspiration in the stories of these skilled practitioners of necessary traditions; shoe-making & cooking. On Monday 12th November 2018 from 6.30pm we have Louise Ayling & Giulio...
An evening with Maia Mistral & Colin Meurk - Tuesday 13th November 2018 6.30pm
$5.00
Come and find inspiration in the knowledge of others - in Maia Mistral's botanical perspective on the utility of basket willow in this region, & in Colin Meurk's ecological view...
An evening with Philip Simpson & Kyle Davis - Wednesday 14th November 2018 6.30pm
$5.00
Come and find inspiration in the knowledge of others - in Philip Simpson's botanical perspective on tī kōuka and tōtara in this region, & in Kyle Davis's archaeological perspective &...
Block Print & Sew a Storytime Doll with Hilary & Kuva, at various times on Friday 16th & Saturday 17th November 2018
$35.00
Create your own Storytime Doll with screen-printing, block printing and sewing using hand-crank and foot-treadle vintage sewing machines! Hilary Tapper & Kuva Zakheim combine their unique talents into this beautiful...
Block Printing Workshop with Kuva from Nam Walli, at various times on Thursday 15th & Friday 16th November 2018
$35.00
Experience the incredible world of block printing! Kuva Zakheim will take you on a journey into the mysterious and rich history of Indian hand-block printing, and share his knowledge and...
Book your own workshop
$175.00
If you have a group you'd like to bring together do any of our workshops, this is the way you can make that possible. So gather a group of friends/family/colleagues/neighbours,...
Fleece to Fabric Workshop with Christchurch Guild of Spinners & Weavers on Thursday 15th November 2018
Sold Out - $20.00
Wool is such an incredible long-lasting and local resource, one that we could rely more upon to meet our needs. So we are fortunate to have the Christchurch Guild of...
Friday 8 February, 5–9.30pm, Spoon Club, The Arts Centre
$25.00
For those that have attended one of our spoon-carving workshops - come back and make more spoons! This is an opportunity to practice your craft, use the greenwood and tools...
Gift a Workshop
$25.00
Gift the experience of being resourceful! Purchase a gift voucher for the activity you'd like to gift & you'll be sent a link to download a card you can print...
Hand darning workshops with Steven Park on Friday 16th November 2018
Sold Out - $10.00
Learning how to darn and repair your clothing makes it last longer and age beautifully. It also grows your connection to your clothes through this hand-work. This workshop by Steven Park...
Hand Sewn Buttonholes workshop with Steven Park on Friday 16th November 2018
Sold Out - $10.00
Learning how to hand sew a button hole gives a beautiful useful skill when making or altering your clothes, and this grows your connection with your clothes through this hand-work. This workshop...
Hooked Rag Rug Workshops with Vita Cochran 12th & 13th November 2018
Sold Out - $75.00
In this workshop you will learn the simple and satisfying technique of turning old woollen garments and fabrics into a beautiful and useful floor covering -- and future heirloom. Rag...
Kintsugi Repair workshops with An Astute Assembly on various dates 10th to 12th November 2018
Sold Out - $58.00
It is such a delight to be able to share these Kintsugi workshops presented by Yuka O'Shannessy & Yoko Shimoyama of An Astute Assembly in Auckland. Kintsugi involves repairing broken objects (mostly ceramics)...
Landscape bowls from local clay with Tatyanna Meharry - a workshop in two parts: 10am-12pm Monday 12th & 10am-12pm Wednesday 14th November 2018
Sold Out - $105.00
Local Materials: Landscape bowls - a workshop with Tatyanna Meharry. In this workshop, using materials found in and around Banks Peninsula, you will put together layers of clay and inclusions...
Making Beeswax Wraps with Samantha Fay on Tues 13th or Thurs 15th November 2018
Sold Out - $12.50
Make your own set of food wraps for plastic-free food wrapping & carrying. Using local and reused materials to make products that lead to a zero waste household. The fabric that...
Making clay with Tatyanna Meharry - a workshop in two parts: 1-3pm Monday 12th & 1-3pm Wednesday 14th November 2018
Sold Out - $105.00
Local Materials: Making clay - a workshop with Tatyanna Meharry. In this workshop, using locally found raw clay materials you will combine your own personal mix of clay to create...
Making eco books with Sandy Corbett of Fantail Bindery on Saturday 17 November, 10am-12.30pm
Sold Out - $30.00
10am-12.30pm In this workshop run by Sandy Corbett, learn to make books yourself that are useful and have a purpose. Make books from card, paper, thread and fabrics which have...
Monday 14 January, 6-8pm, Learn to carve chopsticks at The Arts Centre
$48.00
This workshop is held in our workshop, which is located upstairs in the Boys’ High building at 28 Worcester Boulevard. Learn to carve your own chopsticks! Using some local wood...
Pre-order a Ben Orford Spoon Knife
$80.00
This spoon knife is made in England by Ben Orford. Ben has a fantastic reputation in the UK for high quality tools, and himself is considered a very skilled greenwood-worker...
Pre-order a Mora 106 Sloyd Knife
$40.00
Pre-order your Mora (Frost) 106 Narrow Blade Sloyd An excellent (and rather famous) carving knife that we love dearly. 79mm blade with a tapering handle and plastic sheath. http://www.woodlandcraftsupplies.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_7&products_id=22 A...
Refurbishing jewellery Workshops with Jacky Morren at 3pm or 6.30pm on Tuesday 13th November 2018
$60.00
Refurbishing jewellery is a fun, short, introductory course to transform broken or unwanted heirlooms (Sterling Silver or Gold metals only) into new wearable jewellery or small objects. Basic processes include:...
Register for Ōtautahi Resourceful Survivor Treasure Hunt @FESTA on Labour Weekend 2018 - Free entry
$0.00
If you had to live on what you could find around our city, could you find what you need to survive? This fun treasure hunt for young & old, lays...
Repairing electronics with Alan Liefting of EcoTech Service on Thursday 15 November, 6.30-8.30pm
Sold Out - $15.00
At The Arts Centre Gym, 6.30-8.30pm Learn basic diagnostic techniques for domestic electronics with Alan Liefting. Bring along a broken portable appliance to this evening session where Alan Liefting of...
Saturday 12 January and Saturday 26 January, 10am-4pm @ Lincoln University: Stool-making workshop in two parts
$230.00
Come along and learn how to make a three-legged greenwood stool!Please note: This workshop happens in two sessions of 6 hours. We will be based in the beautiful Brandenburg Coppice,...
Saturday 19 January, 10am-12pm, Learn to carve chopsticks at The Arts Centre
$48.00
This workshop is held in our workshop, which is located upstairs in the Boys’ High building at 28 Worcester Boulevard. Learn to carve your own chopsticks! Using some local wood...
Saturday 2 February, 10am-12pm, Learn to carve chopsticks at The Arts Centre
$48.00
This workshop is held in our workshop, which is located upstairs in the Boys’ High building at 28 Worcester Boulevard. Learn to carve your own chopsticks! Using some local wood...
Saturday 29 December, 10am–12.30pm – Make your own 2019 diary from scrap paper (open spine, multi section)
$63.00
(Rekindle Workshop, upstairs in the Boys’ High building at 28 Worcester Boulevard) Make your own 2019 diary from scrap paper, card & thread with bookbinder Sandy Corbett. This involves learning...
Saturday 9 February and Saturday 23 February 10am-4pm @ Lincoln University: Stool-making workshop in two parts
$230.00
Come along and learn how to make a three-legged greenwood stool!Please note: This workshop happens in two sessions of 6 hours. We will be based in the beautiful Brandenburg Coppice,...
Soap making workshop with Anthea Madill on Saturday 17 November 2018
Sold Out - $15.00
Learn to make your own soap and shampoo bars from scratch! By making your own soaps you can save money, plastic packaging and avoid harmful chemicals. You reduce your impact...
Sunday 10 March, 11–4pm, Spoon Club, Lincoln University
$25.00
For those that have attended one of our spoon-carving workshops - come back and make more spoons! This is an opportunity to practice your craft, use the greenwood and tools...
Sunday 13 January, 11–4pm, Spoon Club, Lincoln University
$25.00
For those that have attended one of our spoon-carving workshops - come back and make more spoons! This is an opportunity to practice your craft, use the greenwood and tools...
Sunday 13 January, 2-4.30pm - Hands-on introduction to soap-making
$57.50
This workshop is held in our workshop, which is located upstairs in the Boys’ High building at 28 Worcester Boulevard. Stephanie Owens will show you how easy soap making can...
Sunday 3 February 2018 1-5pm - Basket-weaving with tī kōuka/cabbage tree leaves
$45.00
Basket-weaving with Tī kōuka /cabbage tree leaves at our workshop upstairs in the Boys' High Building in The Arts Centre. This course will give you a resourceful skill that you'll...
Sunday 30 December, 1pm–3pm – Sharpening
$48.00
Sharpening at The Arts Centre (Rekindle Workshop, upstairs in the Boys’ High building at 28 Worcester Boulevard) Come and learn the basics of sharpening - how to get a great...
Sunday 6 January 2018 1-5pm - Basket-weaving with tī kōuka/cabbage tree leaves
$45.00
Basket-weaving with Tī kōuka /cabbage tree leaves at our workshop upstairs in the Boys' High Building in The Arts Centre. This course will give you a resourceful skill that you'll...
Textile Twine making workshop with Sylvia Houston on Mon 12th or Thurs 15th November 2018
$23.00
Textile twine Making with Sylvia Houston You'll learn to reuse existing scraps of material and old clothes by turning them into a beautiful length of twine. Using a simple twisting technique,...
The Journal of Resourcefulness, Vol 1 - Digital version
$0.00
A digital download of The Journal of Resourcefulness, Volume 1 2018. Published by Rekindle, with Editor Emma Johnson (of Freerange Press fame), Designer Cameron Ralston, with assistance of Gary Parker and the Ferrymead...
The Journal of Resourcefulness, Vol 1 - Printed Edition
Sold Out - $35.00
Limited edition of 100. Published by Rekindle, with Editor Emma Johnson (of Freerange Press fame), Designer Cameron Ralston, with assistance of Gary Parker and the Ferrymead Printing Society. The cover was typeset on Leo Bensemann’s Diadem platen press....
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