Friday 11 April | |
9.30–10.30am | New Zealand Textile Art Rie Natalenko Discover aspects of New Zealand textile creation and design – from indigenous weavers to contemporary artists. |
11am–12pm | Merino – What If? – Why Not? – Where Now? Milestones of a Personal Journey Margaret Stove Margaret will discuss the technique she uses for spinning fine wool, mixing other fibres with Merino and designing for Merino. |
1.30–2.30pm | Felted Animals Loretta Sloan Loretta will demonstrate how she makes her needle felted animals and bring samples for you to see. |
2.45–3.45pm | Sharpening Your Scissors Jack Patterson Bring along any blunt scissors to see the best way to get them sharp. |
Saturday 12 April | |
9.30–10.30am | Presenting your Creative Work PK Maracin How you present yourself is that first impression – it only happens once, setting a path for the future. |
11am–12pm | Ten Top Tips for Tutors Rie Natalenko What are the secrets of a good workshop? Do the best that you can for your students. |
1.30–2.30pm | Spinning Wheel Spa Treatment Shona Schofield Instructive tips on how you can revitalise and restore your wheel, any make or model. |
2.45–3.45pm | Fleece Preparation Jack Patterson How to unroll a fleece and spread it out, skirt it and what to look for. |
Sunday 13 April | |
9.30–10.30am | Crafting and Wellness Michelle Snowdon, Wooldancer Join Michelle for an engaging seminar exploring the intersection of art therapy, crafting, and wellness. Discover how creative expression can promote mental health, reduce stress, and enhance overall well-being. Michelle Snowdon is a fibre artist, Creative Arts Therapist and mother living in the Blue Mountains Australia. Now with an empty nest she spins and sustains wellbeing in midlife with curiosity and creativity. |