• Sunday 24 May: 9am-2am
• Sunday 22 November: 9am-2am

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 be applied to many other craft projects. As you work, you’ll connect with handwork methods and gain an appreciation for the materials and binding techniques. By the end, you’ll have a sturdy, handmade tool ready for instant and everyday use.

Please note

• All materials and tools will be provided
• Please expect to get covered in tī kōuka.
• Gloves – Please bring close-fitting garden grip type gloves, as they help with grip and protection. Loose or baggy gloves can be a hazard.
• Footwear – Closed-in footwear is essential.
• Optional – Please bring scissors if you have them.
• Food & Drink – Bring a water bottle to keep hydrated, and any food or snacks you may need over the course of the workshop. To observe tikanga, we ask that no food or hot drinks are consumed in the work space, a separate area will be available for breaks.
• This workshop is for adults aged 18 and over who can work safely without direct supervision with very sharp hand tools, or for young people aged 16–17 who can meet the same safety requirements and attend with a supervising adult. Please note that if a young person attends, two workshop places must be purchased (one for the young person and one for the accompanying adult).

Optional Materials You May Bring

(Entirely optional — all necessary materials will be supplied)

• If you do have a source of fallen, dried tī kōuka/cabbage tree leaves that you are able to soak (for at least a few nights) and bring along, please do. We always appreciate more of these.
• Bring an intention or job for your brushes, and if time allows we can work to tweak the brush for the specific job.

Cancellation

Bookings are non-refundable. If for any reason (this includes illness, travel delays, and injuries) you need to cancel your workshop, you will receive a refund minus a $30 administration fee. This is provided you contact us at least 14 full days before your booking.

Please see our Cancellation Policy for more details.

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We are grateful to be able to offer this workshop because of support from Creative New Zealand.