Creative Fibre Events
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13–21 April 2024
Handworks 2024
Nelson/Marlborough/Buller Area Exhibition
Open daily at the Marlborough Art Society, 204 High Street, Blenheim
4 & 5 May 2024
Otago Area Dye Weekend
CYC Waihola, with a possibility of accommodation available.
Will include various dyeing techniques. Creative Fibre members will be heavily subsidised. Depending on numbers, members from outside the Otago area may be able to attend.
Expressions of interest and enquiries to Keri at kerindeliashmith@gmail.com
4 & 5 May 2024
Deep South Fibre Festival
Gore Town & Country Club, 2 Bury Street, Gore
Workshops, traders, demonstrations, displays, children’s craft corner, have-a-go, raffles and much more.
For more information email us at 45fibre@gmail.com or phone 021 522 502.
Find us on social media by searching for our name or visit our website.
4 & 5 May 2024
Shetland Society of Wellington Wool Workshop
Hutt Art Centre, Myrtle Street, Lower Hutt
Workshops: Gotland fleece preparation; traditional Fair Isle knitting; traditional lace knitting
Click here for full details.
7–12 May 2024
Cambridge Creative Fibre Exhibition and Fibre Fair
Cambridge Town Hall , Cnr Victoria and Queen Sts, Cambridge
Exhibition: Tuesday 12–4pm; Wednesday to Sunday 10am–4pm.
The exhibition is our annual event showcasing the skills of our members across a range of disciplines. Entry fee $2.
Many exhibited items are available for sale but there is also a sales table of non-exhibited items.
Fibre Fair: Thursday 10am –3pm
To encourage your creativity, the Fibre Fair brings together a range of New Zealand’s best traders in fleece, fibre and craft aids.
Entry Fee $5 Cash only.
There will be a limited cafe on site for this day only, Cafe is also cash only, no eftpos available.
9–14 May 2024
The Tapestry Network Retreat
MiCamp, Lake Taupo. A time for tapestry – to learn and share new skills and be with like-minded people. A relaxing and stimulating five days suitable for all tapestry weavers from beginner to expert. Fully catered, own room in comfortable lodges.
For more information contact: Jo Ryan 027 283 7936 | E: jo.ryan@hotmail.co.nz
11 May 2024
Capital Fibre Fest
Whirinaki Whare Taonga, Upper Hutt
10am – 3pm. Free entry
Visit fibrefest
13–25 May 2024
Textile Rhapsody – a fusion of fibre and form
Creative Fibre Hawke’s Bay area exhibition and sale of work
Arts Inc. Heretaunga, 106 Russell Street South, Hastings
9.30am–4pm, Monday–Friday
10am–2pm Saturday
This is a biennial exhition showcasing the skills of our members across a range of fibre crafts. Many exhibited items are available for sale along with a wide range of non-exhibited items in our sales area downstairs. Free entry. For further details please contact hawkesbay@creativefibre.org.nz
17 May–16 June 2024
Cross Country Weavers 50th Anniversary
An exhibition of samples from our archive celebrating the past five decades.
Refinery ArtSpace, 114 Hardy Street, Nelson
All members, past and present, are invited to join us for this significant milestone and celebration.
Enquiries to CCW Coordinator Annie Mackenzie
25 May 2024
Woolfest Auckland
Kumeu Showgrounds, 10am–4pm. Our 10th anniversary and we have some extra things planned.
Enquiries: woolfestauckland@gmail.com
3–5 June 2024
Napier Weavers King’s Birthday Sale of Work
Girl Guides Hall, York Road, Greenmeadows Napier
Saturday 10am–4 pm
Sunday 10am–4 pm
Monday 10am–2pm
Sale of work: garments and accessories for everyone – babies to adults. Clothing, hats, scarves, shawls, gloves, beautiful throws, and other items to personalise your home.
22 June 2024 (Saturday)
‘Fabulous Fibre Fair’
Manawatu Spinners & Weavers Guild
10am–3pm, Community Leisure Centre, Ferguson Street, Palmerston North
Contact presidentmswg@gmail.com for further details
13 July 2024
Whangamata Creative Fibre 2024 Fibrefrolic
10am–4pm, Memorial Hall, Port Road, Whangamata
Traders and activities. Bring the children. Email Robin Henry for more information.
27 July 2024
Creative Fibre Whanganui Spin-In
Whanganui Girls’ College, Jones Street, Whanganui East.
$5 entry, traders, raffles.
Scarf Challenge – your scarf must have two ends and two parallel sides, to fit an adult.
Prizes for: (1) 100% hand spun; (2) 100% commercial yarn; (3) Mixed media
2–4 August 2024
‘Blast from the Past’
Area winter retreat at Lake Rotoiti Outdoor Education Centre, St Arnaud.
For registration details email Nancy
10–11 August 2024
Learn to Weave Workshop
Cromwell and districts spinners and weavers. Begin your weaving journey by learning the foundations on a rigid heddle loom. From design, to warping, weaving and finishing a piece. All materials provided. Limited number. Class over two full days.
Email PK Maracin or phone 027 857 7884
23–25 August 2024
‘Fibre Takes Flight’
Creative Fibre Bay of Plenty Area Exhibition
Classic Flyers Museum, 9 Jean Batten Drive, Mt Maunganui.
For further information please contact Margaret Russell, bayofplenty@creativefibre.org.nz
20–22 September 2024
Fibre 101
A live-in educational weekend at Teapot Valley Camp, Nelson. In combination with the Westland area.
28 September–13 October 2024
Manawatu Spinners & Weavers Guild Exhibition
Te Manawa Museum, 326 Main Street, Palmerston North
18 October–10 November 2024
Fibreworks 2024
Creative Fibre Taranaki biennial exhibition.
Percy Thompson Gallery, Prospero Place, 56 Miranda Street, Stratford
15–18 November 2024
2024 MiCamp Taupo
Two nights or three – the option is yours. Day visitors welcome. Email Cherry for more information.
25–29 September 2025
Southern Hemisphere Felters’ Convergence
Our fabulous, biennial festival of all things felty is coming to Parnell in Auckland! We will have a mix of international and local tutors sharing their skills, new ideas and techniques in felt-making. This event will be suitable for beginners and experienced felt-makers alike, with a four day programme of activities and events to encourage sharing our skills and making new friends.
For more information and to sign up to receive updates direct to your inbox please visit: https://aucklandfelters.org.nz/convergence/