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Mahoe Hills

Inspiring your creativity

Felting

Felting Felt is the world’s oldest fabric. Learn how to make felt from merino or alpaca fibre. Silk can also be incorporated. The opportunities are endless and you can design and make a project of your choice. Examples are a hat, bag, scarf or mittens. The workshops are tailored to your interests and experience. Click… [read more]

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Mosaics

Learn to do mosaics

With mosaics, even as an absolute beginner, you can create great results. In this workshop we will explore ideas, learn about different techniques and materials. You will be designing, glueing and grouting an item. There is a choice of making a planter, stepping stone, house number or mirror.

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Half day workshops by arrangement

Half day creative workshop for individuals or small groups In half a day you can create a small mosaic or a colourful felted bag, wrist warmers or cushion cover. Our purpose-build studio is spacious and well equipped. A walk through our native and edible gardens, as well as morning or afternoon tea, are included. “Crafternoon Tea” The… [read more]

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Eco-dyeing

You will learn how to use a variety of accessible garden plants to create wonderful colours and patterns on fabric. We will be dyeing wool, alpaca fibre and natural fabrics.

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Contact Us

03 542 3336
021 148 2477

255 Garden Valley Rd
Wairoa Gorge
Brightwater, 7091
Nelson/Tasman

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Creative day out in the country

We can organise a fun creative morning or afternoon for you (one-to-one) or your group.  We cater for small groups of friends, work colleagues or maybe you are visiting Nelson and feel like a relaxing and inspiring day in the country. In half a day you can make a colourful item from felt or mosaic.

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Check out our Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/mahoehillsnelson  to see what we have been up to, read about special offers or to contact us.

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Our studio

We have a nice sunny studio and can accommodate groups from 6 to 12 people. Email Marion if you are interested in teaching a workshop or having arts and craft gatherings at the Mahoe Hills Studio.

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