• Workshops

    eco dyeing. harakeke weaving. basketry.

It excites me being able to share my knowledge, leaving a mark on students creative journey. My goal is to inspire people through teaching and get inspired by them.

Currently I am offering workshops in shibori, natural dyeing (including eco printing) and flax weaving. Teaching small groups (6 people max) ensures an optimal output for each student.

My workshops are a fun way to learn, enfolding students creativity, meeting like minded people in a friendly and relaxed environment.

Please contact me if you want more information or if you are interested in hosting one of my workshops at your venue. They can be tailored to your needs in duration and content. See below a short description of my workshops

Upcoming Workshops

Winter Workshops 2024

26.5. Wire Looping Morning – passed workshop

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16.6. Gorgeous Cordage Morning

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22.6. Creating with Nature – fully booked

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29.6. -30.6. Creating with Nature
at the Learning Connexion, Lower Hutt – fully booked

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13.7. Random Vessel Weaving

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28.7. Harakeke Weaving Workshop

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17.8.-18.8. Creating with Nature
at the Learning Connexion

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morning tea

Workshops.

Flax (Harakeke) Weaving

Learning the foundations of traditional flax weaving, students will gain a better understanding how Māori culture, protocol (tikanga) and weaving (raranga) are intertwined. They will learn basic techniques to complete baskets (kono and konae) mats and flowers. More advanced workshops include storage, dyeing and weaving kete(bags).

Shibori/Natural Dyes

I am teaching a combination of the ancient Japanese art of shibori (resist dyeing) with natural dyes. Students learn how to make natural dye from leaves and barks, testing a variety of fabrics and applying this knowledge to create their own fabrics, using some traditional and modern shibori techniques.

Eco Print

I am teaching the bundle process, a direct contact method to make prints by drawing out pigments from plant material onto fabrics with the help of moisture and time. Students will learn about plants, fabrics, equipment and bundle techniques.

Felting

Felt workshops encompass the basics steps of making felt, different wet felting techniques such as nuno felting and three dimensional felting using resists.