Workshops
eco dyeing. natural dyeing. flax weaving.

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

Due to Covid 19 I have altered the structure of my workshops. Over the winter month I am running workshops only on request. For your safety (and mine) I am limiting my workshops to small groups up to 4 participants.

I am very flexible with dates and if requested I can also offer workshops during the week. Following are available.

harakeke weaving for beginners and advanced beginners
felt making workshops for beginners and advanced
eco dyeing for beginners
shibori / natural dyeing

Workshops are usually full day workshops (10am – 4pm) and most materials are supplied.

Due to the low number of participants for each workshop I will be more flexible and happy customize where desired. This is the perfect opportunity to have a ‘day out’ with friends and learn a new skill.

Please feel free and contact me for further questions and details.

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educational eco dye workshop for teachers

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.