Craft

Create something beautiful for your home and garden. Discover the delights of mosaic design and learn how to use materials such as broken tiles, china and shells to make a mosaic frame, pot plant holder or other simple objects. A list of materials (approx cost $65) will be sent out before the course starts.

Come along and find out how easy it is to make your very own beeswax candles to give your home a delightful ambience! All materials included in course fee.

Clothing must fit well if it's going to look any good. Learn from lifelong tailor, Babu, how you can make alterations to your clothes. Alter trousers, jackets and so much more! Using hand sewing and machine techniques, you’ll see demonstrations of alterations and get a chance to do some of your own. Not for beginners.

Creating new pieces or repairing old treasures can be easy and fun once you know some basic techniques and design skills. You will be able to make 2 types of bracelet, 2 sets of earrings, 2 necklaces and a pendant. All materials included in course fee. All materials included in course fee.

Evolve and advance your jewellery making abilities with exciting lost wax methods to create rings cast in copper, brass, bronze, white bronze and silver - beginners welcome! All materials included in course fee.

Join us in an exciting new introduction to creative sculpting - a hands on class to produce unique creature figurines and miniatures to bring your imagination to life! - Beginners welcome! All material costs included in course fee.

Create sculptural rings studded with dazzling precious gemstones! Combine wax working and stone setting methods to produce a set of rings cast in your choice of copper, brass, bronze, white bronze and silver - beginners welcome! All materials included in the course fee.

Evolve and advance your jewellery making with beautiful faceted stone setting methods! Create jewellery embedded with precious glittering gems in copper, brass and silver - beginners welcome! All material costs included in the course fee.

In this half day crochet special, you will get the patterns to make stars, and icicles, mini wreaths, a mini Christmas jumper, Christmas tree and gifts bunting and a cute mini Christmas hat. Please bring some 4 or 8 ply smooth yarn and a crochet hook - see full description for suitable types of yarn.

For those who have recently completed the beginners class.

Make your own journal using recycled materials and personal mementos to embellish each page. Beginners and those with some experience are welcome to join this class to create a handmade book from cover to content! Ideal for gifts or personal use as a keepsake for materials that spark memories, inspiration and joy.

Crochet is great for settling the mind and encouraging relaxation. Learn to do basic stitches, read patterns and complete projects in a relaxed and friendly space – left handers very welcome. Please bring some 4 or 8 ply smooth yarn and a crochet hook.

If you’re confident with your single and double stitches, then you’re ready for the next step! Join our friendly and fun sessions making little crochet projects and learn how to make trebles, picot and scallop edgings, textured crochet stitches, practise some mindfulness and more! Please bring some 4 or 8 ply smooth yarn and a crochet hook.

Cross stitch is back! Join our short workshop where you’ll learn the basics as you stitch a trio of figures from pop culture: Harry Potter, Star Wars or Dr Who. All materials included in course fee.

Always wanted to learn the art of raranga and weave flax? This intensive one-day workshop, suitable for both beginners and those with some experience, will teach you the basics along with the tikanga around flax weaving.

Join us for a fun day learning the skills to make your own jewellery, using sterling silver and copper or brass. All materials included in course fee.

Expand and refine your jewellery skills whilst handcrafting a modern cabochon-style ring. Most materials provided.

Liven up your living room or bedroom with your own drum lampshade - get that professional finish, even if you have no previous sewing experience. Bring 1 metre of a firm woven fabric of your choice, a pair of fabric scissors, measuring tape, tailors' chalk and a 30cm ruler. The cost of the frame and other related materials is included in course fee.

Both beginners and those with some experience are welcome at this hands-on opportunity to create beautiful stained glass items, using traditional techniques. Your materials costs are dependent on the size of your project and the coloured glass content (likely minimum cost around $170). Please wear clothing and footwear suitable for a workshop environment.

Develop confidence through understanding and using your overlocker as you practise a range of sewing techniques for woven and knit fabrics. Not for beginners.

Paper is such a common material but have you ever wondered what it actually is? Join this 3-hour workshop and find out how to make your own paper using native plants, including harakeke. All materials included in course fee.