Unleash creativity and connect through craft clubs across New Zealand
Craft clubs in New Zealand bring together individuals passionate about creating handmade items, from knitting and quilting to pottery and woodworking. These clubs provide spaces to learn new skills, share ideas, and build community through creative expression.
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📍 Tawa, Wellington, Wellington
Crafty Critters Craft Club in Wellington welcomes all craft lovers! Join for monthly papercraft projects, tool hire, and more for just $7 per session.
📍 Westport, West Coast
Join Wool Crafters, a Westport, West Coast club for knitters, spinners, and weavers. Connect with wool enthusiasts and explore creative crafts today!
A craft club is a group where members gather to work on creative projects, such as sewing, embroidery, scrapbooking, or ceramics. Activities include workshops, skill-sharing sessions, and collaborative projects.
Clubs often host regular meetings in community halls, libraries, or dedicated studios, where members can access tools, materials, and guidance. Many also organize exhibitions or markets to showcase their creations.
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📍 Tawa, Wellington, Wellington
Crafty Critters Craft Club in Wellington welcomes all craft lovers! Join for monthly papercraft projects, tool hire, and more for just $7 per session.
📍 Westport, West Coast
Join Wool Crafters, a Westport, West Coast club for knitters, spinners, and weavers. Connect with wool enthusiasts and explore creative crafts today!
📍 Redwoodtown, Blenheim, Marlborough
Marlborough Quilters Inc in Blenheim offers patchwork and quilting lessons, monthly meetings, and a reference library. Join our Marlborough crafts club!
📍 Redwoodtown, Blenheim, Marlborough
Join Blenheim Felters Club in Marlborough for a creative felting experience. Connect with craft enthusiasts and explore textile arts with us!
📍 Hāwera, Taranaki
Join South Taranaki Stitchcraft Guild in Hāwera for embroidery skills and creativity. Junior club for ages 8+ available. Call 06 273 4056 to learn more!
📍 Waterloo, Lower Hutt, Wellington
📍 Tāhunanui, Nelson
Join Nelson Creative Fibre Group in Nelson for spinning, weaving, knitting, and felting. Learn new skills in a welcoming crafts club community.
📍 Masterton, Wellington
Join Wairarapa Spinners And Weavers Guild in Masterton, Wellington, for spinning, weaving, and knitting. Connect with crafters in a friendly arts club!
📍 Masterton, Wellington
Join Wairarapa Embroiderers Guild in Masterton, Wellington, for stitch-ins, learning days, and embroidery meetings. Connect with local crafters today!
📍 Te Awamutu, Waikato
Join Te Awamutu Machine Knitters Club in Waikato for expert knitting machine tips, custom garment orders, and a supportive crafting community.
📍 Tauhara, Taupō, Waikato
Join the Embroiderers Guild - Taupo in Waikato for embroidery passion and skill-sharing. Connect with crafters in Taupō to create and inspire!
Craft clubs offer opportunities to develop artistic skills, learn new techniques, and experiment with materials in a supportive environment. Crafting promotes relaxation, focus, and mental wellbeing, while collaborative projects foster teamwork and creativity.
Socially, these clubs create lasting friendships and a sense of belonging. Members can display their work at local fairs or exhibitions, contributing to New Zealand’s vibrant arts and crafts scene.
Craft clubs flourish across New Zealand, with groups in cities like Christchurch, Dunedin, and Auckland, as well as smaller towns. Many meet in community centers, art studios, or libraries, offering inclusive spaces for all skill levels. Clubs often participate in local markets, festivals, or charity events, celebrating New Zealand’s creative culture and fostering community engagement through shared artistic passions.