Sewing & Textile Interest Groups
30 interest groups meet regularly and combine developing specialist knowledge with applying creative techniques. These groups offer a relaxed way to learn and share with others in a social and friendly group.
Members have unlimited access to Interest Group, with groups meeting 7 days a week, throughout the month
Non-members are welcome for a $15 day fee.
Casual Stitchers
3rd Sunday 10 to 4 pm
This is a group open to any members or visitors to work. We offer an excellent space to sew and good company. We would be happy to see you there!
Spinners are welcome to join Casual Stitchers. KACC has several spinning wheels available to use!
FREE for Members
$15 for Visitors
Diva Weavers
Fridays 9 to 12 noon
severalWe have fun while keeping traditional skills alive. Anyone is welcome to come along and try these techniques out. As equipment can be expensive to set up, we have some equipment you can practice on during the session to see if this becomes your medium for creative expression.
Spinners are welcome to join Diva Weavers. KACC has several spinning wheels available to use!
FREE for Members
$15 for Visitors
Fabric Hoarders
3rd Saturday of the Month
10:30 to 5 pm
Sewists, dressmakers, tailors, crafters, & various fabric hoarders who get together, sew, and chat about current projects, share ideas, advice, learn about dress-making from each other, & generally get to know other people who love making things out of beautiful fabrics.
FREE for Members
$15 for Visitors
Material Girls
Meets 2nd Saturday of the Month
9 am - 5 pmMaterial Girls is a group of casual quilters who quilt for fun and come together once a month to use the great facilities and share ideas and inspiration.
FREE for Members
$15 for Visitors
Pedal Down Sewing
Mondays 12:30 to 3:30 pm
A group of sewing enthusiasts meeting to work together and share experience. We have a wide range of experience and projects, and always willing to lend a helping hand. Bring your own machine.
FREE for Members
$15 for Visitors
Slow Stitching
1st & 3rd Friday of the month
6:30 pm to 9 pmFeel like you are always flying through the world? Need something grounding, something mindful? Slow down and enjoy some "unplugged sewing" with the Slow Stitching Group.
Slow Stitching can include hand quilting & binding, Sashiko, Boro work, felt work, fabric art, hand made toys, knitting, and embroidery.FREE for Members
$15 for Visitors
Sewing Bee
4th Sunday of the Month
9 to 5 pmOur focus is on anything and everything sewing! We all do our own thing and work at our own pace, we are not a studious bunch, we are social sewists. We welcome others joining us, but space can be at a premium so check space availability.
FREE for Members
$15 for Visitors
Tuesday Quilters
Tuesdays 7 to 10 pm
A group gathering to quilt, share ideas, new designs and techniques, usually with tea and biscuits
FREE for Members
$15 for Visitors
Wednesday Craft Group
Wednesdays 9 to 4 pm
Join a social group of crafters! The perfect time to work on knitting, embroidery, quilting, sewing, and any other craft you can think of. Come along, work, and be inspired in a friendly and supportive atmosphere.
FREE for Members
$15 for Visitors
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Includes access to all these Interest Groups - in one annual subscription!
Annual Membership Fees 2025
$15.00 - $165.00
Subscriptions are paid annually at the start of the calendar year. Members can attend as many untutored groups as they like throughout the year and receive a discounted rate for tutored classes and workshops.
If you would like to attend Karori Arts and Crafts untutored interest groups, without becoming a Member, you are welcome to use the $15 visitor day fee option on the day of your visit.
Yearly membership fees are as follows:
Individual $110
Family $165
Community Services $70
Student $70
Visitor Day Fee $15
Note regarding payment:
When you check out we offer two options for payment - internet banking or credit card. Our preference is internet banking as:
- We get the money the next day rather than 10 days later
- We don't pay credit card fees of approximately 2%
- It's much quicker for the Centre Manager to administrate
On completing your order you'll be given the bank account number.SelectQuantityComing soon
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