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Things to do in Nelson, South Island: The Best Classes & Workshops
Nelson’s thriving arts and music scene has helped to establish it as a destination for free spirits and art-lovers. Festivals, studios, galleries, craft markets… Every cranny of this South Island city seems to buzz with artistic energy. Lord of the Rings fans will flip for the Jens Hansen workshop in Trafalgar Square—Hansen is the goldsmith who designed the “precious” guarded by Frodo in the LOTR films.
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1. NZ Textile Experiences
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5.0 based on 7 reviews
Join some of the best Nelson Tasman Textile and Fibre artists to learn new skills and take what you create away with you. Workshops at various locations which include Basket Making, Unconventional Textile Materials, Harakeke Weaving, Felt Making, Stitch, Loom Weaving, Plant Dyeing and more. Suitable for beginners to advanced skills. Visit our Event Calendar for dates and individual workshop options.
Reviewed By T5436ABhannahg
If you have a chance to attent one of the NZ Textile Experiences, take it! I very much enjoyed a private felt workshop in the studio of Colleen herself. She is a wonderful teacher (and great artist); explaining the felt techniques clearly and always happy to share lots of thoughts and examples to get inspired yourself.
2. Golden Hills Equestrian Centre
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
Riding Lessons, Treks, School Holiday Programs, English and Western Riding. Cater for all riding abilities.
Reviewed By Jennifer-1691 - Nelson, New Zealand
Highly recommend for those who enjoy horses. We get to bring the horses in, groom them, saddle them up and then enjoy some warm up in the lovely big outdoor arena and then head off for a trek around Sharon’s beautiful farm. The sights of the nelson bay and mountainous backdrop is stunning ! Such a great experience - and so close to Nelson city. All the horses are so well cared for and Sharon and her team know how to teach you the right way to ride and ‘communicate’ with your horse for a happy and safe ride. A must do when visiting Nelson !
3. Two Arrows Archery
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4.5 based on 3 reviews
Providers of unique archery events, clubs and lessons. Whether solo or in a group, we offer a traditional archery experience in a stunning location. No experience needed, we make it easy and fun.
4. Hot Pixels Photography
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4.0 based on 1 reviews
Come on an iconic Kiwi road-trip around the 'Top 'o' the South, visiting some magical places off the tourist radar. Learn on location from a qualified tutor to fast-track your camera skills. Shoot wild beaches, derelict jetties, shipwrecks, seal colonies, rustic machinery on abandoned logging tramways, magnificent waterfalls in lush rainforest. We do the homework, checking tide times and sunset angles, so you can concentrate on capturing the landscape. Your choice of 2 or 3 days. Golden Bay or the West Coast. Treat yourself!
5. The Conscious Cook's Kitchen
Inspirational cooking classes for the home cook. Classes are held in my home kitchen for small groups of 4 to 8 students. All classes are built around the abundance of fresh, seasonal, local produce and are influenced by the various cuisines from around the world that I have enjoyed on my travels. Classes offer a "hands-on" experience for participants, at the end of which you will share a meal of the food you have created or will have goodies to take home.
6. Align Family Chiropractic
Highly trained and experienced registered chiropractor available, treating the Nelson Tasman region. The clinic is conveniently located in the heart of Stoke, Nelson, within the Stoke Central Mall. Stoke, being in between the hubs of Nelson and Richmond offers the ideal location for accessibility and abundance of parking. At Align we provide holistic, results driven chiropractic services to people of all ages from the young to the young at heart, including pregnancy.
