Fibre Arts New Zealand runs face to face fibre arts events that provide the opportunity for participants to work with a variety of innovative fibre artists. These workshops provide an opportunity for learning and exchanging ideas.

13-16 March 2026 - Karori, Wellington

Workshop 9am-4pm, tutor talks, morning and afternoon tea - $740

You work with one tutor for the 4 days.

Print to Stitch

Deborah's workshop will introduce you to exciting ways of creating your own unique printed fabrics using a Gel Plate which you will then use as collage material to create the bird of your choice. 

Ink, Markmaking and Structure - simple ways to create artist book content

Toni's workshop will explore the use of different ways to use ink, Sumigashi, and drawing to create content for an alternative artist book structure.

23-25 January 2026 - Ngaio, Wellington 

Workshop 9am-4pm, tutor talk, morning and afternoon tea - $550

Eszter Bornemisza

Hungary (workshop full - waiting list)

 

Fusion – Combining Paper and Fibre

Eszter's workshop explores a wide range of techniques for fusing paper with textiles. Participants will experiment with various types of paper-including tissue paper, mulberry paper, newsprint, computer prints and paper pulp and apply them to fabrics with different textures.

 

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