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Students create their artworks at their Textile Collage workshop.

Textile Art, Fibre Craft & Artisan Workshops

Become a part of something unique. Learn new skills from our textile, fibre craft and artisanal workshops.

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Students work on their artworks at their Screen Printing workshop.

Experience the Creative Arts with the Experts

Join some of the best textile/fibre artists and artisans from this region in a range of inspirational workshops.

MEET OUR TUTORS
Image of golden sandy beach and native bush in Abel Tasman, New Zealand. Photo by Richard Lumborg - Unsplash.

Get Immersed in Your Inspiration

The spectacular scenery of the Nelson /Tasman region of New Zealand is a true inspiration for its artist community.

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A necklace made from red and black wire with a circular pendant piece.

Coming Soon to NZTE: Artist Works

Take some of our tutors's inspiring work home with you.

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Meet Our Tutors
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Our Vision

Creating Unique, Award-Winning Experiences

By participating in a textile, fibre or artisanal workshop, you will learn more about our country and meet local people who are also passionate about textiles, and take home a unique piece of textile art.

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"Perfect location, very peaceful and inspiring... I learnt lots of techniques and knowledge..."
– Pauline Farley
Student holding up their felt artworks at a workshop.
Contemporary Feltmaking Workshop
"The environment was informative and informal - it was awesome to be able to develop my own design, thanks Judith!"
– Rebecca Anderson-Griffith
A yellow and blue detailed screen print of a Pasifika pattern with hibiscus flowers.
"Very knowledgeable and helpful tutor, great supply of yarns and materials. Everything was great, well worth the trip from Auckland, thank you!"
– Sue Cottle
Student weaving their tapestry, following a sketched design.
Tapestry Weaving Workshop - Design to Weave
"You come away having created something you didn't think you could... a great sense of accomplishment!"
– Estelle Van Til
Students working on their kete whakairo (flax baskets).
Harakeke (NZ Flax) Weaving Workshop - Beginner Journey
I went home bursting with ideas and inspiration. Thankyou, it was an amazing weekend."
– Lyn Huggins
An artwork made from thin curly green plastic, arranged in a circle.
Unconventional Textiles Workshop - Pre-Used & Unusual Materials

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April Edition

April Edition

By Cynthia Greep

Things of note this April! Changing Threads / Little Beehive Nelson's 10th Anniversary / New exhibition with Fashion Revolution New Zealand / 'Ocean' collection by Anne Trott at Wall to Wall...

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