Book now for Handmade: Festival of Making

Learn how to make dumplings from scratch, have a go at screen-printing or master the art of leatherwork at this year's Handmade Festival in Wellington.
Tickets are now on sale for over 50 workshops celebrating the art of making that will take place over the Queen's Birthday weekend.
Attend cuisine masterclasses in sausage, haloumi, beer, brunch and tapas making and more, hosted by the likes of leading experts such as Ruth Pretty, Alexis Murtis and award-winning barista Nic Rapp.
Explore the intricacies of painting and sculpting from some of the world’s best technicians at Weta Workshop, make your own gelato with Nathan Meyer of Carrello del Gelato or create your own botanical skincare range with The Wellington Apothecary.
Try your hand at leatherwork with Heleen Webb, or travel back in time with Alexis Murti to create the perfect Swiss cheese fondue.
Tickets are on sale now. For all workshops and to book online, visit www.handmadenz.co.nz
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Issue #121
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