Go Wild With Weaving 2026
GO WILD! Be Creative! Have Fun! Find your Tribe!
Sat 12th & Sun 13th April AND Tues 14th & Wed 15th April 2026
2026 is the thirteenth Go Wild With Weaving event, held in beautiful Collingwood, Golden Bay, New Zealand.
If you are new to New Zealand, Golden Bay is a delight. We have many golden beaches, fantastically clear spring water, atmospheric forest walks, links to two of the Great Walks ( The Abel Tasman, and The Heaphy Track) and of course you can swim, kayak, fish, and shop in the quirky towns of Collingwood and Takaka. The venue for our event is the Collingwood Area School, the new buildings were opened in January 2024. There is plenty of accommodation in walking distance of the event - motels, hotels, air bnb, motor camps, backpackers and upmarket lodges.
For 2026, we have listened to your feedback and there are more courses and more weaving days!
Our line-up is 8 x 2-day workshops on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th April. And 6 more courses on Tuesday 14th and Wednesday 15th April 2026.
The courses cater for varying levels of weaving expertise. Each workshop features different techniques or different natural materials, such as willow, reed, cabbage tree leaves (ti kouka) , pine needles, flax (NZ harakeke), copper and natural wild fibres ....plus whatever you want to bring! . You will learn how to weave your own creations, meet loads of new people and have some great fun for yourself.
Places are booked on a first come first served basis, and have filled very quickly in the past, so email me at nicola.basham@xtra.co.nz to register your interest in a particular course and get payment instructions
Also, even if the courses are full, email me the courses you are interested in and I will contact you should a space become free, as there are often unexpected cancellations.…or …… sign up for another course and expand your skills.
Prices and Registration
*Earlybird deal – $370 if paid by 31/12/25, with initial payment of at least *$100 non-refundable deposit
*Standard Fees: $400, payable by 28/02/26 with initial payment of at least *$100 non-refundable deposit
All course fees Include 2 days tuition, materials, most tools and 2 lunches.
*All fees to be paid by 28/02/26
*No Refunds are available after 28/02/26
*Unforeseen circumstances may result in changes to courses. *Should a whole course or the entire be cancelled, your monies will be refunded less an admin charge.
Registration
Contact me, nicola.basham@xtra.co.nz, to register, pay or to ask for additional information.
Keeping in touch
Please use this Facebook page to keep in touch with other students, share accommodation or travel plans
8 courses on offer for Saturday 11th and Sunday 12 April 2026
Gw1. Go Weaving Wild
Jeanette Gray is a woman who loves to weave the nature around her. The woven water bottle holder features leaves from lilies, rush and red hot pokers and many more.
Tutor: Jeanette Gray, Welsh weaving tutor and artist.
Experience Level: beginner and intermediate.
Instagram: Weaving_wild
Facebook: Weavingwildwales
Gw2. Go Stitching
Using techniques from the pine needle basket tradition, learn the ancient craft of coiling and stitching and experiment with a range of natural materials, such as Cabbage Tree Leaves, Corn Leaves, Pine Needles and then decorate with feathers or beads or whatever else you fancy.
Tutor: Deb Price, celebrated NZ artist and experienced basketry tutor.
Experience Level: for beginners up to experienced level.
Gw3. Go Driftwood
Create stunning random weave baskets with cane and driftwood rims. Additional embellishments such as feathers or buttons or other weaving materials are all welcome.
Tutor: Gabrielle Edmonds, Nz weaving tutor and artist
Experience Level: beginner and intermediate.
Instagram: Gedmonds21
Gw4. Go Palm Play
In this workshop students will work with the Australian Piccabeen Palm to create a random weave basket and a lashed circular wall piece.
All material will be supplied.
Tutor: Zimmi Forest, Australian fibre artist and coffin weaver
Level: Beginner and intermediate
https://www.weavingnature.com/dvine-creations/
Gw5. Go Twining
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Make this large, strong and beautiful basket from NZ flax/harakeke using dyeing, weaving. plaiting and twining techniques.
You will be able to make one or two baskets, with or without handles or lids.
Tutor: Sarah Hornibrooke, professional NZ craft tutor and experienced weaver.
Experience Level: Beginners up to Intermediate
Gw6. Go Reed
Weave a sturdy and colourful egg basket using reed.
Tutor: Tamar Guse, Nz weaving tutor and artist
Experience Level: beginner and intermediate.
Website: https://www.tamargusefibreart.com/
Instagram: Tamargusefibreart
Gw7. Go Copper
Make and weave some beautiful copper artifacts - bowls, feathers, leaves - for indoor or outdoor display
Tutor: Jasmine Clark, experienced NZ weaving tutor and celebrated artist
Experience Level: beginner and intermediate.
Instagram: @jasmineaclarkartist
Facebook: @jasmineclarkartist
Gw8. Go Garlic
Make a couple of traditional garlic and shallot baskets from cane. Great to use and great as presents to hang on the wall.
Tutor: Nicola Basham, craftsperson and tutor
Experience Level: Beginners through to intermediate
Facebook: Gowillowbusiness
Instagram: Gowillowgoldenbay
Six courses available on Tuesday 14th and Wednesday 15th April 2026
GW9. Go Weaving Wild
Jeanette Gray is a welsh women who loves to weave the nature around her. The woven water bottle holder features leaves from lilies, rush and red hot pokers and many more.
Tutor: Jeanette Gray, weaving tutor and artist.
Experience Level: beginner and intermediate.
Instagram: Weaving_wild
Facebook: Weavingwildwales
GW10. Go Driftwood
Tutor: Gabrielle Edmonds, Nz weaving tutor and artist
Experience Level: beginner and intermediate.
Instagram: Gedmonds21
GW11. Go Palm Play
In this workshop students will work with the Australian Piccabeen Palm to create a random weave basket and a lashed circular wall piece.
All material will be supplied.
Tutor: Zimmi Forest, Australian fibre artist and coffin weaver
Level: Beginner and intermediate
Gw12. Go Wall Basket
Make this handy wall hanging basket, using a variety of materials and colours ..a perfect place for your keys…loose change…a plant.
Weave a sturdy and colourful egg basket using reed.
Tutor: Tamar Guse, Nz weaving tutor and artist
Experience Level: beginner and intermediate.
Website: https://www.tamargusefibreart.com/
Instagram: Tamargusefibreart
Gw13. Go Copper
Make and weave some beautiful copper artifacts - bowls, feathers, leaves - for indoor or outdoor display
Tutor: Jasmine Clark, experienced NZ weaving tutor and celebrated artist
Experience Level: beginner and intermediate.
Instagram: @jasmineaclarkartist
Facebook: @jasmineclarkartist
GW14. Go Willow
Make one big functional traditional willow basket. You can chose to make either a shopper-style basket with a handle or a utility log-style basket. Learn willow care and techniques.
Tutor: Nicola Basham, experienced basketmaker and tutor.
Experience Level: beginner and intermediate
Facebook: Gowillowbusiness
Instagram: Gowillowgoldenbay
OTHER STUFF YOU NEED TO KNOW
Venue and How to Get to Collingwood
Venue is Collingwood Area School, Lewis Street, Collingwood, Golden Bay, South Island, NZ.
This is information on how to get to Collingwood, for students travelling in nationally or internationally.
go-wild-2025/how-to-get-to-collingwood
Accommodation
If you come from afar, I can help you with your accommodation as I have a long list of possible places to stay at all budget levels in the Collingwood area. Here are the accommodation possibilities
go-wild-2025/local-accommodation
Golden Bay
Golden Bay is a beautiful, artistic community on the North West coast of the South Island of New Zealand. It is famous for the crystal clear waters of the Waikoropupu Springs, the extraordinary Farewell Spit, the beautiful beaches and the fabulous Heaphy Track. For information about how to get to Golden Bay, accommodation options and other adventurous or arty activities go to the website
Make the Most of Your Stay!
Make sure you have enough time to enjoy some of the Golden Bay delights....tramping, horse riding, kayaking, mountain biking...or maybe checking out the artist trail or enjoying the tasty restaurants. There are also lots of things to see and do around Collingwood. /go-wild-2025/what-to-do-in-and-around-collingwood
Meals
Lunches will be a buffet lunch at the school. We will cater for gluten free, vegetarian and vegans. Please speak to me about other requirements.
This year we plan to organise an evening meal in Takaka for the Saturday 12th April. The details are still to be finalised. As everybody eats such different food, drink and quantities, this meal is to be paid for individually.
Timetable
On Saturday, arrive at 8.50am ready for registration, the classes run from 9.30-4.30, with an hour for lunch.
On Sunday, arrive at 8.50 for registration, the classes run from 9.00-4.00 with an hour for lunch. From 4-4.30 clear classrooms and have a look at all the wonderful work provided over the weekend.
The School Principal has asked us to sign in via the register.
If you are feeling poorly, please stay at home, and let our admin organiser know.
What are Students Required to Bring
Students will only need to bring a few tools or other embellishments, as most tools and materials are provided. Requirements for each course will be sent out closer to the date.
go-wild-2025/what-to-bring-with-you
Payment and Contact
Contact me, nicola.basham@xtra.co.nz, to get in touch with me to register, pay or to ask for additional information.
Sponsors
Teri Dyes are sponsoring the Go Wild With Weaving event, and supply the fibre dyes for the courses.
See the complete range at http://www.teri-dyes.co.nz