Workshops

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...

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...

All 2025 sessions are now complete. Look out for this workshop again in 2026. Learn to make your own kuksa - a traditional Northern-European carved wooden cup. Using an axe, hollowing tools, and knives, you’ll carve a unique cup for enjoying your favourite beverage,...

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,...

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...

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: 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.   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...

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: 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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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 ***SOLD OUT***   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...

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 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,...

Sunday 23 November: 3pm-5pm ***SOLD OUT*** Saturday 6 December: 10am-12pm Saturday 6 December: 1pm-3pm ***SOLD OUT***   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...

Please note: This is NOT a beginners spoon carving workshop. 2nd Thursday of each month, Mar-Dec: 6pm-9pm Spoon club is a place to practise and refresh your green wood carving skills with like-minded individuals. If you have attended a spoon carving workshop with us,...

3rd Monday of each month, Feb-Dec: 6pm-9pm April wil be held the following week due to Easter Monday. April Club will be held on 28 April. We are very excited to host this club for those who share a love for weaving and want...

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...