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Saturday 22 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 traditional European cord-making techniques with tī kōuka,...

Saturday 25 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,...

All 2025 sessions are now complete. Look out for this workshop again in 2026.   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...

Sunday 23 November: 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 garment to...

Sunday 26 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 garment to...

All 2025 sessions are now complete. Look out for this workshop again in 2026.   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...

2nd Monday of each month, Feb-Dec: 6pm-9pm This is an opportunity to join others in a warm and welcoming environment to sew and repair your much loved clothes. Be resourceful and come along to enjoy the art of mending, either through machine sewing or...

All 2025 sessions are now complete. Look out for this workshop again in 2026.   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...

Saturday 6 December: 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...

Saturday 22 November: 10am-2pm   Patchwork is a creative and resourceful craft, transforming fabric scraps into something new. Mirabel will guide you through the process of composing and hand-sewing a small patchwork piece, perfect as a stand-alone creation or the beginning of a larger...

Saturday 25 October: 10am-2pm   Patchwork is a creative and resourceful craft, transforming fabric scraps into something new. Mirabel will guide you through the process of composing and hand-sewing a small patchwork piece, perfect as a stand-alone creation or the beginning of a larger...

All 2025 sessions are now complete. Look out for this workshop again in 2026.   Patchwork is a creative and resourceful craft, transforming fabric scraps into something new. Mirabel will guide you through the process of composing and hand-sewing a small patchwork piece, perfect...

All 2025 sessions are now complete. Look out for this workshop again in 2026. 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...

Saturday 22 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 fine tī kōuka cord with a European twining...

Saturday 25 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...

All 2025 sessions are now complete. Look out for this workshop again in 2026.   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....

All 2025 sessions are now complete. Look out for this workshop again in 2026.   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...

Sunday 26 October: 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 will lead you...

All 2025 sessions are now complete. Look out for this workshop again in 2026.   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...

(Rekindle Workshop, upstairs in the Boys’ High building at The Arts Centre, 28 Worcester Boulevard) Learn how to make your own simple doll from the resources you have around you with dollmaker Hilary Jean Tapper. Create an enchanting 12cm doll by hand.   Participants are...

(Rekindle Workshop, upstairs in the Boys’ High building at The Arts Centre, 28 Worcester Boulevard) Learn how to make your own simple doll from the resources you have around you with dollmaker Hilary Jean Tapper. Create an enchanting 12cm doll by hand.   Participants are...

Saturday 22 November: 2pm-4.30pm   Sharpening is an essential resourceful skill to maintain your tools, ensuring they 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...

Sunday 26 October: 2pm-4.30pm   Sharpening is an essential resourceful skill to maintain your tools, ensuring they 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,...