Fern's Whimsical Workshop

10/10/2026

So many beautiful bags made at this last workshop in Paparoa!

Upcoming Whimsical Bag Making Workshops!

Auckland
Sat 7th & Sun 8th November
10-4pm $300 ($150 for just Sunday)

Gisborne
Sat 21st & Sun 22nd November
10-4pm $300 ($150 for one day)

Foxton
Sat 28th & Sun 29th November
10-4pm $300 ($150 for one day)

If you have a dream bag or leather project you want to make come and craft with us!

For bookings contact
[email protected]

04/10/2026

We loved every minute leathering with the ladies in Paparoa this weekend!! Being amongst so much creative talent in one place was epic. Can't wait to craft with you all again..!

These are some of the exceptional creations from this weekends bag making workshop.. 😍😍😍

Upcoming workshop dates are in the comments!

01/10/2026

I've always dreamed of making a fairy treehouse... Like dreamed about it A LOT!

I found the most inspirational piece of kauri bark and suddenly these school holidays felt like the perfect time to start..

Thus my miniatures journey has begun with a fairy sink and the tiniest brush ever!! 😍😍

Funny how much more appealing a sink and a brush are to make when they are tiny! 😅

Next up 101 uses for my collection of acorn caps...

30/09/2026

Still a few spots left in this weekends leather bag workshop in Paparoa!

Come and create something beautiful and uselful from leather that will last a lifetime!

For bookings contact [email protected]

24/09/2026

20/09/2026

I have four of my precious Kawakawa purses that are looking for new homes..

DM if one is singing to you!

If you would like to make your own, check out our Whimsical Workshops spring tour dates! This wee purse can be made in a one day. If you are wanting to make a bigger version for your phone and wallet etc come along to bag making weekend workshop!

If your town is not on there and you would like to host a workshop, please get in touch!

For bookings contact
[email protected]

18/09/2026

Hey Auckland we have a school holiday leather workshop on Friday 2nd October!

Parents are welcome to book in too!

For bookings contact [email protected]

04/09/2026

This Piwakawaka was a very happy accident..!

After a tragic first attempt at wet forming a leather piwakawaka a friend suggested I needle felt a body to fill it out.. Thus creating a precious combo of three of my favourite mediums.. leather wings, head and tail, needle felted wool body and copper wire legs!

I just adore her and am loving perching her around the place so she can keep watch 😍

Would you want to see this as a workshop..?

03/09/2026

This glorious dragon mask was started by StormDrawsArt at our last workshop and we have all been eagerly anticipating it's completion!!

Two days of workshops, another 30hours of stitching and some serious finger blisters.. 😆😍😆😍 and WOW it looks Freaking Epic!!

A very impressive effort by an exceptional human! Can't wait to see what StormDrawsArt creates next!

If you have found a crazy pattern online for something you want to make we can probably help you do that!!

Our upcoming leather workshops are...

Auckland
Friday 2nd October
Kids holiday workshop $110

Two day leather adults workshops...

Paparoa
3rd & 4th October

Taranaki
10th & 11th October

Auckland
7th & 8th November

Gisborne
21st & 22nd November

For bookings contact [email protected]

31/08/2026

Our travelling Whimsical Workshops are coming to Paparoa in October! 😆

If you have ever wanted to try Leathercraft now is the time! Come and take a deep dive into Leathercraft on this weekend leather bag making workshop!

You can design and make your dream bag or choose from one of the many patterns we have already made!

Sat 3rd & Sun 4th October
10-4pm $300 ($150 for one day)
Paparoa War Memorial Hall

For bookings contact [email protected]