9 - 11 Myrtle Street, Lower Hutt, New Zealand
04 566 0102 email: huttartsociety@xtra.co.nz
9 - 11 Myrtle Street, Lower Hutt, New Zealand
04 566 0102 email: huttartsociety@xtra.co.nz
9 - 11 Myrtle Street, Lower Hutt, New Zealand
04 566 0102 huttartsociety@xtra.co.nz
Enrolments are open for the following 2026 workshops.
All workshop fees will be discounted by 15% if the enrolment and payment is received by 31st March (unless stated otherwise in the workshop description). Enrolments after this date will be at the full rate.
2026 Tutors:
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Clare Smith - quilter, slow stitching, textile printing and dyeing.
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Jeanette Verster - mixed media artist - paper and textiles.
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Jo Dixey - professional embroiderer; teaching and exhibiting throughout New Zealand and Australia
as well as carrying out commissions for churches, fashion designers and the film industry.
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Katherine Pepperell - traditional embroidery; specific methods taught - stumpwork, counted thread work.
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Maria Champion-Forster - traditional and contemporary embroidery; specific techniques taught -
Spanish Moorish, surface embroidery, Wessex.
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Mary Self - textile designer, traditional and contemporary embroidery;
specific techniques taught - surface embroidery and stumpwork.
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Robyn Parker - master weaver.
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Sandra Brooks - traditional embroidery, weaving; specific techniques taught -
stumpwork, surface embroidery, kogin, Schwalm, tablet weaving.
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Sue Swann - traditional and contemporary embroidery; specific techniques taught -
needlelace, counted thread and surface embroidery with a focus on Central Asian techniques.
To enrol click Book Now for enrolment form.
Stitch Group - Finish that Project
Tutor: Sue Swann
Sundays
22nd February, 22nd March, 26th April, 24th May, 28th June, 26th July, 23rd August, 27th September, 18th October, 22nd November
1-4pm
$10 per session
Description:
This group is for those interested in getting together once a month and working on an unfinished project.
I will not be teaching a specific project in this class, but will be available to provide assistance with design or technique. Join us if:
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You have a project that you have started and want to finish, but just don’t get around to working on it at home,
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Have been to any of my classes and need assistance getting the project started again,
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Want to design your own project, but not sure where to start,
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You just want the opportunity to stitch and be inspired by the work of others.
Christmas Tree
Tutor: Mary Self
Saturday 21st November
10am-4pm
Class: $95.00
Materials Fee: $30.00
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Description:
Decorate a Christmas Tree with embroidery, beads and felt.
Using thread cones that are the byproduct of kit manufacturing as the base, these three-dimensional trees will be a treat to make.
A variety of stitches will be taught, and a number of alternate samples will give you inspiration.
A selection of threads, felt and beads will be available for you to choose your own colours.
Stitching guidelines will be printed on linen/ cotton fabric.
The kit cost of $30 includes printed linen, threads, beads, felt and instructions.
Extra cones will be available if you want to make more at home.
The Night before Christmas
Tutor: Clare Smtih
Sunday 29th November
10am-4pm
Class: $95.00
Description:
Make a mouse ornament (or two) for the Christmas tree. These sweet little mice will look lovely hanging on your Christmas Tree. Made out of commercial felt they are quick to make (this is not a needle felting class). Make for yourself or give them away as Christmas gifts to be treasured by family and friends.
What to bring:
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1 sheet of mouse coloured felt (approx. 25cm square)
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small amount polyester batting
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3 black seed beads
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Needle, thread to match felt
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Fabric Scissors
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Paper scissors
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Small amount of felt for jacket (Approx 12cm square.)
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25cm of ribbon for skirt (5cm wide)
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8cm of ribbon for waistband (about 0.5 cm wide)
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10cm broderie anglais lace for blouse (or any other lace)
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leather strip for tail (to match felt for body)
NB I have some scraps of leather which may match your felt. I also have some seed beads so don’t buy them specially.