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Ōtepoti Dunedin Workshops

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Ōtepoti Dunedin Workshops on Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 October - what a wonderful weekend of making and connection!

We don't have any more Ōtepoti workshops planned for 2026, but we're already looking ahead so keep an eye out for our 2026 programme for the next round of workshops.

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  • Complete Spoon carving (Ōtepoti)

    Complete Spoon carving (Ōtepoti)

    All 2025 sessions are now complete. Look out for this workshop again in 2026.   Experience spoon carving from scratch in this immersive one-day workshop. Learn different design approaches and how to split out green wood and shape it using an axe. You’ll also...
    $125.00
    $125.00
  • Beginner spoon carving (Ōtepoti)

    Beginner spoon carving (Ōtepoti)

    All 2025 sessions are now complete. Look out for this workshop again in 2026.   This beginner-friendly workshop introduces you to the ancient craft of spoon carving and basic whittling with hand tools. Learn about spoon-design and sketch your own design onto a blank cut...
    $98.00
    $98.00
  • Sharpening (Ōtepoti)

    Sharpening (Ōtepoti)

    All 2025 sessions are now complete. Look out for this workshop again in 2026.   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...
    $55.00
    $55.00
  • Patchwork (Ōtepoti)

    Patchwork (Ōtepoti)

    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...
    $98.00
    $98.00
  • Rag Rug (Ōtepoti)

    Rag Rug (Ōtepoti)

    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...
    $165.00
    $165.00
  • Hand brush (Ōtepoti)

    Hand brush (Ōtepoti)

    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...
    $110.00
    $110.00
  • Pencil brush (Ōtepoti)

    Pencil brush (Ōtepoti)

    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....
    $55.00
    $55.00
  • Whisk brush (Ōtepoti)Whisk brush (Ōtepoti)

    Whisk brush (Ōtepoti)

    All 2025 sessions are now complete. Look out for this workshop again in 2026.   Join Gemma to assemble a versatile whisk brush, ideal for sweeping crumbs, wood shavings, or food. Using natural tī kōuka fibres, you’ll start by learning a European twining technique...
    $98.00
    $98.00
  • Felt bowls (Ōtepoti)

    Felt bowls (Ōtepoti)

    All 2025 sessions are now complete. Look out for this workshop again in 2026.   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...
    $55.00
    $55.00
  • Hand darning (Ōtepoti)Hand darning (Ōtepoti)

    Hand darning (Ōtepoti)

    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...
    $50.00
    $50.00
  • Drop spindle spinning (Ōtepoti)

    Drop spindle spinning (Ōtepoti)

    All 2025 sessions are now complete. Look out for this workshop again in 2026.   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...
    $98.00
    $98.00