Woodend Art and Craft Expo, 10.30am–4pm, Sunday 31 August, Woodend
The Canterbury town of Woodend will be the place to be on 31 August for local makers who’d like to learn new skills. Experience a wide variety of craft activities for yourself via their innovative 30 minute “speedcraft” classes – who knows, you might just meet your perfect new craft!
Handmade 2012, Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 June, Wellington
Handmade 2012 is fast approaching – just three sleeps to go before central Wellington becomes craft central for two fabulous days of workshops, masterclasses and lectures, as well the Meet the Makers party on Saturday night. And it’s not too late to nab tickets! Head over to the Handmade 2012 website and check out the programme.
HANDMADE 2011, 4–6 June, Wellington
The much anticipated inaugural HANDMADE symposium kicks off in Wellington this weekend, bringing together dozens of awesomely talented crafty peeps to share their skills and knowledge over the course of Queen’s Birthday weekend.
Jewellery artists Charmayne Dobbs and Ingrid Schloemer invite you to attend their second Summer Silver Retreat in Haumoana, Hawke’s Bay on 12 and 13 March 2011. Over the two days, they’ll give tuition in the creation of silver jewellery using precious metal clay. An experience for all senses and a time to meet like-minded people and make new friends!
Jewellery artists Charmayne Dobbs and Ingrid Schloemer are holding their inaugural Summer Silver Retreat in Haumoana, Hawke’s Bay on 15 and 16 January 2011. Over the two days, they’ll give tuition in the creation of silver jewellery using precious metal clay.
The cost of $275 includes tuition, use of tools, firing service and materials…
As part of the Island Summers exhibition at Our City O-Tautahi in Christchurch, the Creative Conversations workshop on Saturday 30 January is a hands-on opportunity to learn some of the unique Cook Island techniques of embroidery cotton flower making. The workshop runs from 10am till 11.30am … Read more »
When: Saturday 19 September Time: 1 till 5pm Where: St. Albans Community Center, 1047 Colombo Street, Christchurch Cost: Donation (yes, really!) Tutor: Briar Cook This is the first reconstructed clothing workshop I have held, and fulfills part of a long term plan for my business, … Read more »
Discover why it’s so easy to get hooked on crochet with Amy of The Loop Knittery at the Craft2.0 introductory class in crochet, from 10am till 12pm on Sunday 7 June at the Arts Centre of Christchurch. Amy can knit with her eyes closed and … Read more »
With a Fine Arts Degree and many years of experience as a graphic designer, Jan made her first book in 2001. Under the watchful eye of Christchurch book binding tutor Don Hampshire, Jan has developed her skills and become a tutor herself, taking her own … Read more »
Written by David Brebner, Stuffed software allows you to design and model a character, then print it out and make it yourself. Join the Craft.0 introductory class in making plushies and have a go! Design and create your very own soft toy with David of … Read more »