Resourceful Craft '25

8 & 9 November: 10am-4pm both days (rain dates: 6 & 7 December)   This two-day workshop invites you to experience the fun and challenge of designing and carving large hollow forms from green wood. Using hand tools like adzes, axes, gouges, hooks, and...

Part 1: Saturday 15 November: 10am-3pm and Part 2: Saturday 29 November: 10am-3pm(rain dates: 22 November & 6 December) ***SOLD OUT*** This two-part stool-making workshop provides a rewarding opportunity to explore the craft of furniture making through the ancient ways of green woodworking. In the...

11 & 12 October: 10am-4pm both days Experience spoon carving from scratch in this immersive weekend workshop. Learn different design approaches and how to split out green wood and shape it using an axe. You’ll also learn safe techniques to refine your spoon with knives,...

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...

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 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 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...

Sunday 23 November: 9am-2pm   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 to create strong, even cordage—a valuable skill that can be...

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: 9am-1pm 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 from locally harvested green wood. Practise safe carving techniques with...

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...

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: 9.30am-12pm   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 process and how to customise it to suit...

Saturday 6 December: 10am-12pm   Looking for a sustainable way to wrap gifts? Furoshiki, the traditional Japanese art of fabric wrapping, offers a reusable and time-honoured alternative to paper and plastic. A versatile craft, it can be used for carrying shopping and other items, decoration,...

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...

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 23 November: 1pm-3pm   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...

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...

Sunday 23 November: 3pm-5pm Saturday 6 December: 10am-12pm Saturday 6 December: 1pm-3pm   Celebrate the seasons with a wreath-making workshop using natural materials. Begin by crafting strong tī kōuka twine using a European string-making technique useful for forming the foundation of your wreath and...

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...

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.   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...

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.   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...

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...