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FATAL FASHION
Curator's floor talk In the incessant drive to be à la mode, fashion has unwittingly condemned both the makers and the wearers of many stylish garments and accessories. From dangerous dyes to flaming fabrics, awful injuries and disease; the litany of loss in our quest for style is long and lethal, and not just to humans. Join us in a talk to explore how fashion has slain and maimed through time (with a spotlight in 19th and early 20th centuries), as we talk about some of the objects on display in the Fatal Fashion exhibition at Broadgreen Historic House. Afternoon Tea in the gardens will be provided. Numbers limited. email [email protected] to register Koha to Broadrgreen house would be appreciated. Date: 12th June Time: 3pm Venue: Broadgreen House 
Bailee Lobb Artist Talk
Bailee Lobb (she/her) is a video, performance and textile installation artist based in Te Whanganui-A-Tara, Aotearoa. She works with colour, soft structures, movement, and spatial interventions to create immersive and playful interactive environments. Join Bailee as she talks about her practice which explores her experience of disability as an autistic woman. Bailee Lobb is a previous Supreme Award winner and is one of the judges for Changing Threads 2024. Date: Saturday 18th May Time: 11am Venue: Refinery ArtSpace 
Unconventional Textiles - Pre-used and Unusual Materials
tutored by Maggy Johnston Learn to manage repurposed and recycled materials to create unique and interesting small sculptures, contemporary jewellery, or artworks for your interior in this two day workshop.. Presented by NZ Textile Experiences Date: 25th & 26th May | 8th & 9th June
Time: 10am - 4pm Venue: Maggy's Studio 
An Itch to Stitch
with Stef Naldi Creative play to loosen to your textile practice and/or scratch that itch to stitch. A playful textiles-based session touching on sources of inspiration, mark making, and repurposed materials - textile or otherwise. Beginners welcome. Materials and tools provided. Date: Sunday 26th May
Time: 10.30 - 1pm Venue: Refinery ArtSpace 
Creative Bookbinding
tutored by Rosie-Anne Pinney This two-day workshop is an opportunity to make your own handcrafted books using traditional bookbinding skills. You will learn the basic principles of this craft and discover how you can bring your unique creativity to a variety of book formats. Presented by NZ Textile Experiences Date: 8th & 9th June
Time: 10am - 4pm Venue: Broadgreen House 
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Good As Gold
Cross Country Weavers 50th Anniversary exhibition 17th May - 14th June A celebration of our living library of over 2,000 unique woven samples created and maintained by weavers across the length and breadth of Aotearoa over the past 50 years. FLOOR TALK: Join Annie Mackenzie CCW coordinator and Linda Millington CCW librarian for a floor talk about the library and Cross Country Weavers. Date: Saturday 18th May
Time: 1pm Venue: Refinery ArtSpace 
Camplight
Kayan weavers | Sukuta Project First displayed at the Light Nelson festival in 2016. These hand-woven cotton banners were made by Mu Bar, the Sukita Project’s weaver, who is a former refugee from Myanmar. She used a traditional back-strap weaving technique that has passed on through many generations. John-Paul Pochin combined LED technology with traditional Kayan weaving to make the light on the banners responsive to music. Involvement in this event brought a sense of shared purpose and belonging to the resettled community and has become a benchmark for using art to assist with cultural integration. A renewed installation will be in situ at Cultural Conversation for the Changing Threads 15th Anniversary Celebration. Date: 17th May - 14th June
Venue: Cultural Conversations 
CANCELLEDStretch your textile, ready for its next life
Learn the art of 'stretching'! Present your 'textile' as a finished artwork. Experimentation encouraged! Date: 21st May | 25th May
Time: 9.30pm - 4pm Venue: Refinery ArtSpace | NMIT Found fabrics / textiles dressed up!
A dress that fit's, made for you, by you, in a fabric / textile you love! Date: 23rd May | 26th May
Time: 9.30am - 4pm Venue: Refinery ArtSpace | NMIT 
Professional Weavers Network
Join members of this group of dedicated master weavers from around Aotearoa New Zealand who came together in 1991 to promote excellence in the art of weaving and art textiles. Their origin story: how, when, where and, why they formed, who they are and what motivates the group to continue to produce works of excellence. Date: 22nd May Time: 11am Venue: Refinery ArtSpace 
Into the Wild | Artist Talk
Installation Artist Sue Heydon examines the practice of fossicking for natural materials from mystical locations, to use in her work. Date: Sunday 26th May Time: 2pm Venue: Refinery ArtSpace Supported by
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An artist talk by Samara Davis.
Ngati Koata Samara Davis is a multi media artist based in Whakatū who pushes the envelope of tradition in her work that explores themes of identity, biculturalism, colonisation, connection and disconnection through intrinsically made objects exploring the marae and the whāriki (woven mat) as places for connection, understanding and the sharing of knowledge.
Samara walks courageously in the liminal space with deep respect and Aroha. She will be creating a safe and respectful space to also discuss her new work: He Kura Tai Ao e Hokia Celebrating the Fall of Colonisation. Through exploring kaitiakitanga and sustainability, the differing ideas associated with climate change, our body as a natural environment and the interweaving of culture post colonisation. "Colonisation is something we all inherit and wear differently. Often presented as beautiful and necessary; What will rot, and what will remain after? A noose around my neck or a beautifully woven neck piece, to question and explore how we move forward together. The Taaniko pattern represents the ancient ways of our ancestors as a sustainable support post colonisation" He Kura Tai Ao e Hokia A treasured home will always be revisited. Date: 11th Jun Time: 11am Venue: Refinery ArtSpace 
An Artist Talk by Louisa Paul
A noted kairāranga and curator of the He Raranga Kōrero: Weaving Conversations and Kanohi Kitea (The Seen Face); Louisa Paul (Ngāti Koata, Ngāti Toa, Ngāti Rangiwewehi) is generously sharing her kōrero. "I was taught how to weave by my kuia Shirley MacDonald over 30 years ago. Her stories of how and why they would weave inspires my weaving journey today. As a weaver I love how versatile the Harakeke plant is and its ability to connect oneself to people and place through creativity. I’m excited to share my story with you." Date: 11th Jun Time: 11.30 am Venue: Refinery ArtSpace 
Hamuera Manihera
an artist talk Hamuera Manihera (Ngāti Kuia) who is also Kaitiaki Taonga at Nelson Provisional Museum, will be sharing his practice of weaving. This kākahu (Māori cloak) is made in the kaitaka paepaeroa style using muka fibre – which comes from harakeke (phormium tenax) – coloured with a natural dye from native trees and iron rich mud (paru). Date: Saturday 25th May Time: 11am Venue: Refinery ArtSpace 
Textile Collage Stitch Workshop
tutored by Sally Reynolds Be inspired by native flora and create a unique handstitched textile collage with printing and painting techniques incorporated. This is a two day workshop. Presented by NZ Textile Experiences Date: 25th May & 26th May
Time: 10am - 4pm Venue: Broadgreen House 
Bonds Beyond Borders
Global Stitch Up Collective Following on from the successful 'Beyond Borders' exhibition at The Refinery in 2023, we have 'Bonds beyond borders' - an evening connecting the threads. The Global Stitch up is a creative hub and newly formed social enterprise for migrant and former refugee women. You are invited to join the circle of women to weave stories, memories and find those common threads that give us a fabric of unity / kotahitanga. Thank you to our divine cousins at Cultural Conversations. Date: 29th May
Time: 5pm Venue: Refinery ArtSpace 
Embroidered Artwork - Transfer - Stitch
tutored by Rosie Horn During this one-day workshop you will combine embroidery with a photographic image taken by Rosie of New Zealand landscapes and flora printed on fabric. Presented by NZ Textile Experiences Date: 16th June
Time: 10am - 4pm Venue: Broadgreen House 
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The Programme scheduled is accurate at the time of publication however it may be subject to change as circumstances dictate. Arts Council Nelson will advise of changes if necessary. |
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