Our next weekend of workshops at CWEA

Saturday 23 May: 12pm-2.30pm 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...

Sunday 24 May: 12pm-2pm 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...

Sunday 24 May: 3pm-5pm (Gemma Stratton) Saturday 21 November: 3pm-5pm (Diana Duncan) Sunday 22 November: 10am-12pm (Diana Duncan) Sunday 22 November: 3pm-5pm (Gemma Stratton) Celebrate the seasons with a wreath-making workshop using natural materials. Begin by crafting strong tī kōuka twine using a European...

Sunday 24 May: 12pm-4pm (Mirabel Oliver) ***SOLD OUT*** 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...

Sunday 24 May: 9am-11am  Sunday 22 November: 9am-11am Swiss darning is a precise and resourceful way to repair knitted fabric by recreating the original stitches with a needle and yarn. It’s ideal for reinforcing thin areas and keeping the stretch and look of knitwear....

Saturday 23 May: 10am-1pm ***SOLD OUT*** 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 keep you...

Saturday 23 May: 2pm-4pm (Bella Roake) *** SOLD OUT *** 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...

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. Participants will help with...

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...

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 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...