Workshops
Groups
Friends of the Barn Koha Quilt Group
The Friends of the Barn group makes Koha quilts for charititable organisations and those in need.
Fabrics are donated by generous quilters, thereby helping to reduce an out of control stash!
Women’s Refuge, Foster NZ, Hospice and Birthright are just some of the recipients of the quilts made by this group.
Friends of the Barn meet on the 1st Wed of the month, new members are always welcome.
Tuesday Group
Meets every Tuesday to sew and socialise, new members welcome.
Wednesday Group
Meets every 2nd Wed of the month to sew and socialise, new members welcome.
Friday Knitters
Meets weekly- new members welcome.
Phone or e-mail us to find out more
School Holiday - Learn to Knit and Learn to Crochet
Next workshops 2026 - July 15th and October 5th
School Holidays - Learning to Knit - a beanie / Learning to Crochet - dishcloth
10am - 4pm, Class Fee $30.00, plus pattern and materials
School Holidays - Learn to Sew - Quick as bag
July 22nd and September 30th / 10am - 4pm
Learn how to use a pattern, cut out, and sew a little reversible bag.
Workshop 10:00am to 4:00pm. Fee $30.00 Including pattern, but not materials.
Participants will need their own sewing machine.
Learn To Quilt - Giant Star Quilt
Workshop 2026/ September 12th and 13th / 10am - 4pm
Make a modern simple small quilt for the new baby in the family, or a lap quilt.
A good quilt for beginners. Size approx. 1.2mx1.2m
2 days Workshop 10:00am-4:00pm. Fee $60 plus materials
Participants will need their own sewing machine.
Sewing - Japanese Rice Bag
Workshop 2026/ October 18th
A traditional drawstring pouch
10am - 4pm. Class Fee: $30 plus materials
Learn to Knit - Stunning Wrap
Workshop 2026 / July 19th
Learning to Knit - Stunning Wrap
10am - 4pm, Class Fee $80.00 including pattern and yarn
5mm Needles are required
Best use of your sewing machine
Workshop 2026 / August 2nd
So you’ve got a sewing machine and you’re ready for a new hobby. And now you don’t know what to do with it. You’re not alone in this-it’s pretty common to be intimidated by that machine. There are a lot of parts, a lot of sewing terms to try to understand, and it can all be overwhelming to learn about.
Pick up lots of hints and tips.
10am - 4pm, Class Fee $20.00
Participants will need their own sewing machine.
Knitting with circular needles - Zauberball Cowl
Workshop 2026 / August 30th
Heard all about circular needles and are a little scared of them?
We will show you how to use them making a Cowl.
10am - 4pm, Class Fee $30.00 including pattern, plus materials.
Required: 100g/400m in 4ply yarn. (Zauberball suggested), 3.75mm straight and circular needles - 60cm long, stitch marker,
Sewing - Christmas Tree Skirt
Workshop 2026/ November 21th and 22th / 10am - 4pm
Make a Christmas Tree Skirt.
Workshop 10:00am-4:00pm. $60 plus pattern and materials.
Participants will need their own sewing machine.
Basics of Free Motion Quilting
Saturday August 8th 2026
This class is suitable for beginners wanting to learn about
machine quilting basics, all over quilting,
background fillers, borders and sashings,
custom quilted blocks and
quilting on applique blocks.
All you need is a machine that can drop the feed dogs.
Saturday August 8th
Workshop Fee: $50
Rulerwork Quilting
Sunday August 9th - 10am - 4pm
There is a ruler foot lurking in the cupboard and you want to use it, but need some expert advice.
Our tutor will show you how.
You will need a ruler foot that fits your machine, any rulers that you have,
And of course your Thinking cap????
Sunday August 9th
Workshop Fee: $50
or
If doing both the free motion quilting and the rulerwork classes, the total fee is $90.