Testimonials

Do you need a little more convincing? Have a read through some of our wonderful testimonials written by our talented workshop students.

Contemporary Feltmaking Workshop

with Colleen Plank

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Students holding up their felt artworks at a workshop.

"I learnt alot about felting techniques - well worth it! Great inspiration... the workshop was very well organised with tons of information. The environment was relaxed, I was made to feel right at home!"

Yvonne Florris, Nelson

"I really enjoyed the feltmaking workshop. The tutor was so helpful and I learnt so many new skills. I'm looking forward to using these to make lots of great gifts for the family."

Julie Gordon, Western Australia

"Inspiring, exciting, flexible and helpful, allowing for thinking along different lines. I enjoyed the great set up, notes, powerpoint, supplier recommendations and suggestions." - Sally Mason

"Mind expanding with so many new ideas. Two more weeks please... everything was comfortable and friendly." - Jennifer McDonald, Tasman

"Awesome, loved it! Would like the workshop to be extended two more days - I loved it that much! Enjoyment, professionalism and satisfaction with results." - Julia Seagar, Nelson

"Perfect location, very peaceful and inspiring. A really inspiring workshop, I learnt lots of techniques and knowledge. I achieved a lot, could easily have done another day." - Pauline Farley, Nelson

"Colleen was so generous with materials and information. Everything was excellent and beyond my expectations. A lovely venue, I would highly recommend this workshop to others." - Erica Harper, Nelson

"Invigorating to learn something new. A fabulous workshop for a mother and daughter, the felt skills were well taught in a very relaxed atmosphere." - Bo & Rachel Buckley, Tasman

"Thrilled with what I made. I learnt many things that I had seen in books but had never actually tried. I now have the confidence to give other things a go." - Linda Carville, Christchurch

"Lovely working in the tutors own studio. Very relaxed, informative, friendly and useful...the Contemporary Felt Making workshop perfectly met my needs." - Anne Barrer, Marlborough

"Ignited my creativity - so many ideas. Most definitely recommend this workshop." - Rosemary Baird, Nelson

Eco Dyeing Workshop

with Colleen Plank

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Eco Dye workshop at Fairholme Homestead. Students hold up their eco-dyed fabrics.

"Great creative time in a beautiful setting with inspiring people, thank you."

Alison McLeish, Nelson

"Well organised and I have lots of ideas to take away with me to try at home."

Jessica Henderson, Tasman

Handloom Weaving Workshop

with Karuna Peralta

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Hand loom with a half-finished red washcloth or dishcloth.

"A great opportunity to learn new crafts from experienced crafts people. A very pleasant learning environment with a relaxed atmosphere in a quaint environment. Karuna has lots of knowledge to impart and I really enjoyed the opportunity to try out different sized looms."

Liz Johnstone, Nelson

"Well worth the cost. Karuna is a wonderful teacher, so patient - we worked solidly all day to compete the sample which I am totally delighted with!"

Denise Teal, Nelson

Harakeke (NZ Flax) Weaving Workshop

with Yvonne Hammond

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Students weaving their own NZ Flax (Harakeke) shopping baskets and bags.

"A fun create way to spend a wintry day in a gentle environment. Relaxed, friendly and creative, the workshop had just the right amount of information and practical balance, I feel like we couldn't have fitted any more into the 6 hours.

Catherine Broshnaham, Nelson

"Weekend workshops are great, short and powerful! I thoroughly enjoyed it, great instructions and lovely space to work in. There was plenty for us to do, nothing was missing."

Kay Maitland, Christchurch

"You come away having created something you didn't think you could. Relaxing, satisfying, challenging (in a good way). Just lovely, a great sense of accomplishment!" - Estella Van Til, Nelson

"We made an amazing number of things in the time, I was happy with my take home goods. Great to know about traditional crafts and have a go." - Philippa Eberlein, Nelson

"We all really enjoyed it, the tutor was very helpful moving around the room and sorting out our tangles. Great venue, very accessible." - Gabrielle Hervey, Nelson

"The workshop was fun and the materials are freely available. The workshop was great, not too many people and the instructor was always available." - Roger Douglass, Nelson

"Excellent facility and workshop. A very information workshop with an excellent facility." - Bobby Lenting, Auckland

"The tutor was very welcoming making us feel competent even as beginners. The class was small and the time flew by with laughter and simple pleasures (great tea too)!" - Valerie Weir Van Til, Nelson

Screen Printing Workshop

with Judith Ritchie

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Students work on their artworks at their Screen Printing workshop.

"The workshop was a great opportunity to try a variety of screen printing techniques. We learnt about the different screen printing techniques and how we could use the techniques in the classroom with our students."

Kathryn Mason, Marlborough

"It more than met my expectations. The tutor was excellent at tutoring to all levels, beginners to experienced. The small class size was excellent and meant that while she was tutoring and explaining to the beginner students I was able to move on with the practical aspects of the course."

Marita Watson-Bol, Nelson

"Totally met my expectations, learning great techniques. Great to learn and try out all the screen printing techniques." - Sarah Winham, Marlborough

"Very informative, everything worked out great. Looking forward to learning the darkroom/photographic technique." - Gavin Stanley, Christchurch

"Awesome to be able to develop my own design. The environment was informative and informal - thanks Judith!" - Rebecca Anderson-Griffith, Nelson

"A sincere thank you to Judith and NZ Textile Experiences for providing such a practical workshop in a pleasant and relaxing environment. I had been searching for a workshop to learn the photo emulsion screen printing techniques for a while, and fortunately this one was right on my doorstep in beautiful Nelson. I feel confidently armed with enough knowledge and practice to take my ideas and get printing!" - Debbie Donaldson, Nelson

Tapestry Weaving Workshop

with Marilyn Rea-Menzies

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Tutor Marilyn Rea-Menzies teaching a Tapestry Weaving workshop.

"This was my second workshop with NZ Textile Experiences, loved learning a new medium to add to my art practise. A great start to learning tapestry weaving."

Ynez Guevara, Nelson/Mexico

"Ideal location - excellent, challenging and inspiring. A very well organised workshop, I would definitely recommend others to participate."

Jan Fryer

Unconventional Textile Materials Workshop

with Maggy Johnston

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A student displays their artwork made in an Unconventional Textile Materials workshop.

"I loved the whole weekend. Time flies, so much to see and learn. Maggy is a great tutor and helps alot."

Corry Zeestraten, Wanaka

"I went home bursting with ideas and inspiration! Thank-you, it was an amazing weekend."

Lyn Huggins, Invercargill

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