Feb 5th – Dec 3rd: Jazz Jam Nights 2026, Nelson / Tasman
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Our monthly Jazz Club Nights are the first Thursday of the month, held at The Barn, behind the Honest Lawyer at 1 Point Road, Stoke. The Club Nights feature a local or visiting Jazz Band who will play for about an ...
Feb 7th – Dec 19th: Compost Club Nelson Whakatū, Nelson / Tasman
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Compost Club is a friendly, hands-on session held every Saturday where we turn food scraps into living soil.
Feb 11th – Jul 8th: Sew-Along Drop-in Sewing Help, Nelson / Tasman
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Bring along your sewing project and questions, have a go on our sewing machines, or just settle in and stitch amongst other like-minded people.
Mar 6th – Jun 20th: Make it Nelson - The Mindful Mark, Nelson / Tasman
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This hand stitching class allows you to explore the potential of simple stitches as a means of interpreting personal thoughts, observations and ideas. You will be guided through a series of enjoyable exercises and ...
Apr 14th – Jun 9th: Life Drawing Nelson, Nelson / Tasman
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Held at the ArtSpace Refinery Gallery on Hardy Street, Nelson. An evening of an untutored art class where you draw a live nude model, with the focus on creative freedom of expression. A great way to improve your ...
May 4th – Jun 15th: Slow Fashion Basic Pattern Drafting - Create Clothes That …, Nelson / Tasman
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6-Week Course running 4th May - 15th June 2026 1.30pm - 4pm Create clothes that fit you! Suitable for the absolute beginner, the home sewer or industry professional, this relaxed class teaches you basic pattern ...
May 18th – Jun 29th: Slow Fashion Pattern Drafting - Create Clothes That Fit You!, Nelson / Tasman
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Create clothes that fit you! Suitable for the absolute beginner, the home sewer or industry professional, this relaxed class teaches you basic pattern drafting and easy fit techniques to create clothes you love! In ...
Jun 2nd – Jun 4th: Crew Training Courses, Nelson / Tasman
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TECHNICIAN INDUCTION Dive into the world Behind the Curtain: become a Backstage Technician! Unleash your passion for live productions by joining our backstage crew courses at the Theatre Royal. Led by our seasoned ...
Jun 5th – Jun 29th: Make It Nelson, 114 Hardy Street
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A curated month of hands-on workshops led by the finest makers, artists, and creators in Whakatū. Join us for four weekends of learning, making, and finding your creative flow. Make It Nelson is a month-long ...
Jun 5th – Jun 29th: Make It Nelson, 114 Hardy Street
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A curated month of hands-on workshops led by the finest makers, artists, and creators in Whakatū. Join us for four weekends of learning, making, and finding your creative flow. Make It Nelson is a month-long ...
Jun 6th – Jun 20th: Make it Nelson - Ring Fling - Jewellery Wax Carving: SOLD OUT, Nelson / Tasman
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Join us at Jewel Beetle for a Ring Fling workshop, where you’ll design and carve your very own unique ring. We guide you step‑by‑step through the wax‑carving process, sharing tips and tricks to help bring your ...
Jun 6th – Jun 28th: Make it Nelson - Harakeke Weaving: SOLD OUT, Nelson / Tasman
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Spend the morning diving into the world of raranga harakeke. Gain a deeper appreciation of this amazing natural fiber and learn some basket weaving techniques. We will discuss and follow Tikanga Māori (traditional ...
Jun 6th – Jun 13th: Make it Nelson - Light & Ink: Lantern Making & Calligraphy, Nelson / Tasman
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Spend a gentle half-day immersed in the quiet dialogue between hand, heart, and light. Begin by shaping your own lantern—folding, forming, and bringing it to life—then let ink guide you as you explore both Chinese ...
Jun 6th – Jun 27th: Make it Nelson - Coiled Harakeke Basketry: SOLD OUT, Nelson / Tasman
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I will show you how to harvest, care and prepare harakeke to be used as the main material for our baskets. Then I will guide you through the whole process of making a small (but useful!) basket from the initial starting ...
Jun 6th – Jun 20th: Make It Nelson: Make It at the Cathedral, Nelson / Tasman
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Let your creativity flow in the awesomeness of Nelson Cathedral. Surrounded by the rich, neo-classical sounds of Nile Street Project and guided by Creative Arts Therapist Lynda Jessen-Tye, this immersive, large-scale ...
Jun 6th – Jun 7th: Resourceful Craft Workshops, Nelson / Tasman
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Are you looking to learn a new skill or get creatively inspired this Winter? Join our talented craftspeople at Fairfield House on the 6th & 7th of June for a weekend of making, crafting, and connection. Learn ...
Jun 6th – Jun 20th: Make it Nelson - Coiled Harakeke Basketry: SOLD OUT, Nelson / Tasman
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I will show you how to harvest, care and prepare harakeke to be used as the main material for our baskets. Then I will guide you through the whole process of making a small (but useful!) basket from the initial starting ...
Jun 6th – Jun 20th: Make it Nelson - Learn to Crochet for Absolute Beginners: …, Nelson / Tasman
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Join me for a cozy morning, discovering the increasingly popular craft of crochet. In this relaxed absolute beginner’s workshop, we will be making a lovely warm neck cowl to take home and enjoy. You will learn the ...
Jun 6th – Jun 20th: Make it Nelson - Harakeke Weaving: SOLD OUT, Nelson / Tasman
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Spend the morning diving into the world of raranga harakeke. Gain a deeper appreciation of this amazing natural fiber and learn some basket weaving techniques. We will discuss and follow Tikanga Māori (traditional ...
Jun 6th – Jun 20th: Make it Nelson - Beyond The Cocktail Glass: SOLD OUT, Nelson / Tasman
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Beyond the cocktail glass is a workshop in two parts - it would be restricted to 18+ as we will start in the bar, making everyone a drink (either alcoholic or non alcoholic). Logan will talk through the drink styles and ...
Jun 7th – Jun 21st: Make it Nelson - Three Hour Earring Making: SOLD OUT, Nelson / Tasman
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In this workshop, you’ll learn how to design, texture, saw, shape, and finish the metal, and how to make hooks or hoops to hang your earrings on. No experience is needed, the course is perfect for beginners. ...
Jun 7th – Jun 21st: Make it Nelson - Indian Block Printing: SOLD OUT, Nelson / Tasman
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Join us for a fun and creative workshop inspired by traditional Indian textile art. This session combines shared knowledge with an exploration of different block printed fabrics and products, giving you a chance to see ...
Jun 7th – Jun 21st: Make it Nelson - Three Hour Earring Making: SOLD OUT, Nelson / Tasman
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In this workshop, you’ll learn how to design, texture, saw, shape, and finish the metal, and how to make hooks or hoops to hang your earrings on. No experience is needed, the course is perfect for beginners. ...
Jun 7th – Jun 21st: Make it Nelson - Clay for Breakfast: SOLD OUT, Nelson / Tasman
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In this relaxed and fun handbuilding workshop, you will make your own ceramic breakfast set — a mug, bowl, and spoon — using the pinch technique. You’ll learn how to shape clay by hand and turn a simple lump ...
