Workshops for 2025
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Nelson - Upper Moutere
FEBRUARY
Rib Baskets
*Sorry this workshop is full
This two-day workshop in the back room of the Old Post Office in Upper Moutere will see you walking out with a beautifully crafted rattan and willow basket on your arm.
Learn how to wrap a handle, make a gods eye, add ribs and weave it all together.
This is a beautiful style of basket that’s perfect for gathering or display. No experience needed.
Saturday 15th February
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Sunday 16th February
10am - 3.30pm
$280.00
All tools and materials supplied
Follow the link on the RSVP to reserve your space
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Blenheim
March
Willow Obelisk
*Sorry this workshop is full
Fancy up your garden with a willow obelisk. A simple and effective way to add framework for climbing plants or for those plants that need a bit more support.
Your obelisk will fit inside or on top of a garden pot.
You will need a reasonable amount of hand strength for this workshop.
Friday 7th March 10am - 12.30
$150.00
All tools and materials supplied
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Takaka
APRIL
Come and make willow baskets with me and master basket maker Peter Greer. Peter is offering a couple of workshops in April at his Onekaka workshop.
All enquiries will go to Peter. I’m not organising these, just co-tutoring.
2 workshops - Tuesday 1st and Wednesday 2nd April
and
Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th April
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Hawkes Bay
APRIL
Obelisk
*Sorry this workshop is full
Make a beautiful willow obelisk to add structure and support to your garden.
We’ll start the day with a wander around the beautiful gardens of Kay Chandler from @flowersonlawn in Clive, talk about materials other than willow that you might find in your garden and could use for future projects.
You’ll make an obelisk that will fit inside or on top of a garden pot. This workshop will give you all the skills you need to make more of these.
If the weathers on our side, we’ll make them in Kays Garden or if it’s looking a bit iffy we’ll head off to the shelter of the Clive Community Hall.
Friday 11th April
9.30 - 12.30
$150.00
All materials and tools supplied
Follow the link on the RSVP to reserve your space
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Hawkes Bay
APRIL
Obelisk
NEW AFTERNOON WORKSHOP
*Sorry this workshop is full
Make a beautiful willow obelisk to add structure and support to your garden.
We’ll start the day with a wander around the beautiful gardens of Kay Chandler from @flowersonlawn in Clive, talk about materials other than willow that you might find in your garden and could use for future projects.
You’ll make an obelisk that will fit inside or on top of a garden pot. This workshop will give you all the skills you need to make more of these.
If the weathers on our side, we’ll make them in Kays Garden or if it’s looking a bit iffy we’ll head off to the shelter of the Clive Community Hall.
Friday 11th April
1.45PM -4.45
$150.00
All materials and tools supplied
Follow the link on the RSVP to reserve your space
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Hawkes Bay
APRIL
Vintage Shopper
*Sorry this workshop is full
Come and make a handy Vintage style cane basket. This basket has a ply base and a wrapped handle and is super handy for shopping, gathering or display - who wouldn’t want one!
We’ll make it over 2 days -
Saturday 12th April 10am - 4pm and Sunday 13th April 1pm to 4pm
$280
All tools and materials supplied
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Taranaki
MAY
Egg Basket
*Sorry this workshop is full
This little egg basket is too cute for words! It’s perfect for gathering or storing eggs and is an all-round charmer.
No experience necessary for this one, I’ll have the hoops all made and ready to go. You’ll learn how to make a gods eye and how to add ribs to make your own preferred shape.
A one-day class at the back of the beautiful From Out of the Blue Studio Gallery in Opunake.
Saturday 10th May
10am - 4.30 pm
$145
All tools and materials supplied
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Taranaki
MAY
Rib Style Basket with Driftwood Handle
This one-day class is a bit more arty - we’ll explore using a variety of foraged materials. We’ll discuss what to use and wander around the garden to see if we can forage some treasures for our baskets, I’ll have plenty of back up materials so we can go wild - The garden at From Out of the Blue studio Gallery is the perfect place to do it.
Sunday 11th May
10am - 3pm
$170
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Wellington
July
Random Weave
Are they nests or baskets?... I’ll let you decide. We’ll explore random weave using Virginia Creeper, Ivy and anything else I find between now and then for this one.
Whether you're a novice or have a bit of experience behind you, mastering the random weave technique opens up endless possibilities and will really get your creativity flowing.
I’ll provide all the tools and materials so you can learn this addictive technique . This workshop is an excellent opportunity to delve into the craft and discover the joy of turning vines and fibres into sculptural works of art.
We’ll be working in the hall at the Innermost Gardens in central Wellington
Friday 11th July
9.30 - 12.30
Cost $145
All materials and tools provided
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Wellington
July
Exploring Forage Fibres
Lets make a hanging basket from foraged fibres. In this workshop we’ll discuss gathering and storing foraged materials , make some cordage to go in our baskets and explore different ways to add texture and interest to our pieces.
This workshop uses traditional techniques to give us one-off hanging baskets full of character and creativity.
We’ll be making in the hall at Innermost Gardens in central Wellington
Friday 11th July
1.30 - 4.30
$145
All tools and materials provided
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Wellington
July
Retro Picnic Basket
*Sorry this workshop is full
Take this one to the market, on a picnic and then to the workplace with lunch and a laptop and when everyone admires it (as they will) you can tell them you made it yourself. This is a two-day workshop. The basket is made on a recycled wooden base and we’ll use several traditional basket making techniques. Made from rattan cane and retro plastic covered cane, these kiwi classics are one of the most versatile baskets I’ve ever owned. While no previous experience is needed it does help to be a hands on or crafty type
Sat 12th and Sunday 13th July 9.30 - 4.00pm
The Hall
Innermost Gardens
Central Wellington
$320.00
All tools and materials supplied
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Booking and Cancellations
BOOKINGS
Please do get in touch if you’d like to discuss payment options.
50% fee is required to hold your space. The workshops have been popular in the past, if payment is not received within 10 days of your enquiry the space will be offered to someone else.
Full payment is required to be paid 14 days before the class date.
CANCELLATIONS
Sometimes cancellations are inevitable so please check below how this applies to your situation.
In acknowlegement of the time and energy employed and costs involved in preparing for workshops and the outcomes for other participants, if you cancel your booking within 10 days of the workshop date, or don’t turn up on the day, you are NOT eligible for a refund.
For paid workshops where you cancel more than 10 days before the workshop date, you will receive a refund but a $45 administration fee will be applied. Where possible, an alternative workshop date may be offered.
While it's unlikely to happen, we reserve the right to cancel or reschedule a workshop/event due to low enrolment, tutor illness or other circumstances. If the event is cancelled, participants will receive a full refund of their registration fee. If the event is rescheduled, participants will have the option of attending the rescheduled event or receiving a full refund.