Weavers and Makers

21/01/2026

21/01/2026

A little weaving and sewing today with scrap fabrics. Using old t shirts and material scraps for crafts reduces waste going to land fill.

12/01/2026

The Weavers and Makers are focusing more on family friendly sessions this year. Keep an eye out for activities around the school holidays.

We have gathered tools, books and materials over the last few years that can be used by members of the Gribblehirst Community Hub.

Our Harakeke garden is growing nicely, thanks to the support and on going advice from Natures Fold Lisa Critchley. Check out this lovely down to earth interview

Meet the lovely Lisa Critchley, kairaranga (weaver), kaiwaituhi (painter) and rongoā practitioner. Lisa comes to us with a wealth of knowledge and shares her...

07/01/2026

Today the Weavers and Makers enjoyed crafting inner tube bracelets. We look forward to seeing you at our next session on Wednesday, 21st January 2026, from 12:15pm to 2:15pm at the Gribblehirst Community Hub for our drop-in craft session.

All ages welcome self led crafting sessions.

24/12/2025

It was a lovely making session today at the Gribblehirst Hub.

Some crafts that were made ranged from a large scale piece to hand made earnings.

The Ali Brown Weaving harakeke weaving books are great for beginners with step by step instructions.

Merry Christmas
Cathy

08/12/2025

Come along to the Gribblehirst Community Hub for fortnightly craft sessions starting 12:15pm Wednesday 10th December 2025. BYO your own project and enjoy some company while making.

The Weavers and Makers Summer ☀️ Sessions are suitable for all ages. Children are most welcome when actively accompanied by an adult. Some equipment will be provided.

Koha appreciated.

Happy Holidays 🎄 🌟

01/07/2025

Our Ako (learning) Harakeke garden "Learning and Sharing of Harakeke"
Art work by Lisa Critchley.

The installation has thrived over the last year. Taken root and repaired.

Mānawa mai Matariki

14/10/2024

Our Harakeke gargen is looking amazing. Lisa painted this sign ready for spring.
Thank you Lisa for the name 'Ako me te tiri Harakeke' - Learning and Sharing of Harakeke.

Two varieties have been gifted by the Botanical Gardens. Nga mihi

10/10/2024

Making stickers

02/10/2024

Today there was some painting, drawing, dancing and hanging out at the school holiday session.