Wool revolution studio
A textile hub dedicated to the research and development of New Zealand wool and natural fibres, uncovering the endless possibilities of sustainability in art and design.
Explore the Silent Skies Gallery
A Showcase of Community Creativity
Upcoming Events and Classes
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Silent Skies Wool Innovation Workshops
12pm-3pm
Wednesday 22nd October
Wednesday 29th October
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Silent Skies Community Exhibition
This December, we’re holding a community exhibition at Māngere-East Library, and we’d love for you to be part of it!
We’ll be holding workshops leading up to the exhibition. Whether you want to start a new piece or collaborate with others, there’s still time to join in and create.
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School Holiday Workshop
Whiria te Tangata
Transformation with Waste
Events calender
Wool Revolution Studio, an exploration into circular crafts.
This raw material EXHIBITION
Corban Estate Art Centre
29th October - 9th December, 2023
This Raw Material was an exhibition featuring contemporary wool craft and bespoke creations by Liz Mitchell (MNZM).
Liz passionately believes that Aotearoa’s wool remains an underutilized resource with vast potential. It is primed for transformation into tangible products ideally suited for the global built environment. However, wool has unfortunately been overshadowed by synthetic fibres and plastics, which contribute to environmental pollution.
Liz’s mission encompasses two critical objectives: to introduce Aotearoa’s wool into every household and to showcase its versatility in a myriad of architectural applications. Her ultimate aim is to reignite worldwide appreciation for wool, driven by her design-centric approach, with the ambition of positioning Aotearoa’s robust wool as a sustainable and regenerative resource. This endeavour seeks to return wool design to the international forefront.
Exhibition Photographer | Ralph Brown
“I think the time is right for us to take New Zealand’s strong wool and show the world just how beautiful and useful it can be. It deserves to be in our furniture, on our floors, and on our walls. We have a huge opportunity ahead of us to make a positive change with New Zealand strong wool – that’s why we need a revolution,”
Liz Mitchell MNZM