Welcome to Mahoe Hills
Creative Workshops
Full-day workshops
At Mahoe Hills you can learn how to make felt from alpaca fibre and other natural fibres. We follow the journey of the fibre from shearing to carding through to felting. The final result is a bag, cushion cover or scarf of your own design.
Mahoe Hills has a dye-garden and we teach a variety of eco-dye methods using leaves and flowers.
Another option is to create a mosaic from recycled materials.
We offer tailored full-day workshops for groups of friends or a special occasion (2-6 people)
More about our full-day craft workshops
Half-day workshops
We also offer half day craft sessions for individuals or small groups by appointment. In as little as 3-4 hours you can learn the basics of felting or mosaics and make a special item. Our craft sessions are popular with locals and overseas visitors alike and can be arranged at short notice or months in advance. Materials, morning or afternoon tea are included.
Mahoe Hills
Mahoe Hills is a lifestyle farm located in a quiet valley between Brightwater and Wakefield, south of Nelson. Mahoe Hills is set within a backdrop of steep hills and native bush. The hills are home to our friendly alpacas. We have about 30 alpacas including white, fawn, brown, grey and black. The alpacas provide us with soft, luxurious fibre for spinning and felting.
More about Mahoe Hills Alpacas
There are extensive native and edible gardens surrounding the 100-year old restored cottage. The craft studio is a recent addition and we welcome visitors by appointment. Colourful felt and mosaic art is produced on site. Our gardens are dotted with mosaics and we have a small shop selling washed and carded alpace fibre.
Nutrition Matters
Marion is an experienced NZ Registered Dietitian and offers part-time nutrition consultancy services and nutrition workshops.
Inspiring, creative felt and mosaics workshops
For visitors
We offer creative half day workshops at our alpaca farm. After meeting the alpacas you can make a unique gift or “souvenir” from alpaca fibre. Creating a small mosaic is another option. A tour of our edible and native gardens is included.
Wij zijn Nederlanders die al bijna 25 jaar in Nieuw Zeeland wonen. Kom gezellig een dagje vilten of mozaiken. Een leuke Nieuw Zeelandse ervaring met een Nederlandse twist.
Felting & Eco-dyeing
We run regular felting workshops. Even as an absolute beginner you can make a beautiful felted item first time. Mahoe Hills has a dye garden and troughout the year (or on request) we offer eco-dyeing workshops. You learn how to make eco-prints and dye-baths with everyday flowers and leaves.
Mosaics
With mosaics the possibilities are endless. You can use tiles, glass, old crockery, beads and ornaments. You can make something in your own style and taste whether it is classic, modern or eclectic. In the workshops we will explore ideas and you will learn about different techniques and materials.
Great fun for a day out with a group of friends