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Ōtepoti Dunedin workshops

Rekindle crafts tutors with be coming to Ōtepoti Dunedin this Labour Weekend - 24 & 25 October 2026 - as part of Resourceful Craft 2026!

Join our craftspeople for two days of hands-on making, learning and connection as part of the 2026 workshop tour.

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  • Person splitting wood with an axe outdoors

    Complete spoon carving (Ōtepoti)

    $135.00 NZD
    $135.00 NZD
    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...
    $135.00 NZD
    $135.00 NZD
  • Person working with a sharp knife carving on a wooden spoon, wearing a dark apron.

    Beginner spoon (Ōtepoti)

    $105.00 NZD
    $105.00 NZD
    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...
    $105.00 NZD
    $105.00 NZD
  • Set of knives and tools on a textured surface

    Sharpening (Ōtepoti)

    $60.00 NZD
    $60.00 NZD
    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,...
    $60.00 NZD
    $60.00 NZD
  • Set of three brushes with bristle heads on a wooden surface.

    Hand brush (Ōtepoti)

    $114.00 NZD
    $114.00 NZD
    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...
    $114.00 NZD
    $114.00 NZD
  • Collection of brooms with straw bristles on a wooden surface

    Whisk brush (Ōtepoti)

    $105.00 NZD
    $105.00 NZD
    Sunday 25 October: 9am-2pm Join Gemma to assemble a versatile whisk style brush, ideal for sweeping crumbs, wood shavings, or the front door step. After preparing tī kōuka fibres, you’ll learn a European twining technique to create strong, even cordage—a valuable skill that can...
    $105.00 NZD
    $105.00 NZD
  • Set of hand made small wooden brushes on a wooden surface

    Pencil brush (Ōtepoti)

    $58.00 NZD
    $58.00 NZD
    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...
    $58.00 NZD
    $58.00 NZD
  • Close-up of a knitted fabric with a needle and thread, featuring small swiss darning stitches.

    Swiss darning (Ōtepoti)

    $65.00 NZD
    $65.00 NZD
    Sunday 25 October: 1pm-3pm 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. In this workshop, you...
    $65.00 NZD
    $65.00 NZD
  • Close-up of a darning mushroom with black material over it, some hand darned stitches and a needle piercing it, held by a hand.

    Hand darning (Ōtepoti)

    $55.00 NZD
    $55.00 NZD
    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...
    $55.00 NZD
    $55.00 NZD
  • Color swatches of fabric in various colors on a dark blue fabric background

    Patchwork (Ōtepoti)

    $98.00 NZD
    $98.00 NZD
    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...
    $98.00 NZD
    $98.00 NZD
  • Three brown felted bowls with white stripes on a white background

    Felt bowls (Ōtepoti)

    $60.00 NZD
    $60.00 NZD
    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,...
    $60.00 NZD
    $60.00 NZD