From August 2020 to October 2021 Simone was engaged in a creative residency at Rekindle, developing a series of resourceful craft workshops. During this time she deepened her understanding of natural dyeing and felting techniques, and developed engaging ways to teach these practices. The first workshops launched in November 2020 and included Botanical Ink Making, Natural Dyeing for Wool, and Eco-printing. In 2021 she released a further six workshops: Slipper boots, Eucalyptus Printed Hottie Covers, Felt Wristwarmers, Felt Purse, Knitted T-shirt Dishcloths and Fabric Printing. More details on her work at Rekindle can be found here, along with dates for upcoming workshops. 

 

Simone is grateful for the support of Creative NZ during this time.

 

Photography by Janneth Gil, Christopher Cain and Simone Bensdorp.