New Zealand Fashion Museum

OffsiteActivations

1 Jul

Written By Sarah Meehan

FRIDAY 8 - SUNDAY 31 AUGUST

STRAND ARCADE SHOP 17, 227 QUEEN STREET AUCKLAND

KNIT: Original fashion created from yarn. A Pop-Up Exhibition and Public Programme Celebrating Handcrafted Style

Rediscover the joy of crafting and unique fashion as KNIT: original fashion created from yarn, a dynamic and engaging pop-up exhibition, arrives in Tāmaki Makaurau this August. Timed to align with New Zealand Fashion Week, Kahuria, KNIT offers a full programme of activations and workshops designed to appeal across all generations, celebrating the artistry and sustainability of handmade garments.

Friday 8 - Sunday 31 August

Tues, Wed & Fri 11:00 - 5:00 pm Thu 11- 8 pm. Sat & Sun 10:00 - 4:00 pm

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KNIT x AMÉLIE: Knit a balaclava with Nat Robb

Learn to make, and take away your very own AMÉLIE’s signature balaclava in this hands-on workshop celebrating natural fibre, creativity, and whakawhanaungatanga.

Wednesday 27 August

11:00 - 5:00 PM

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Kat Aucamp of Goldi presents MATRIX

In this workshop, attendees will learn how to construct a knitted garment without a written pattern, instead using an already loved garment as a frame - outline - matrix to create a new piece. Kat will share their methods of unconventional design and intuitive contemporary patch-working techniques to demystify the process of knitwear design.

Saturday 30 August

1:00 - 3:00 pm

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