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Event Intent: Capital FibreFest is organized by volunteer members of the Upper Hutt Spinners and Weavers group and is held within our local community and for the benefit of all wool and yarn based crafting communitys. The event is a makers market focused on ensuring that fibre, yarn, wool and craft related items are available to as wide a demographic as possible.
The event aims to have a balance between raw and dyed fibre, commercial yarns, equipment, notions, and indie dyers. We try to ensure a range of price tags are available to cater to all budgets. We also aim for a balance across the types of fibre and yarn available (sheep/animal fibre types and ply) and get a mix of dying techniques (gradient, mottled, solids, bespoke etc.) to provide you with a range of options for your creativity.
Location and getting there: The 2026 event is on Saturday 9th May from 10-3 pm at Whirinaki Whare Taonga (formally Expressions Whirinaki) Upper Hutt.
Entry Information: The event is free and you can enter either through the front entrance (near Dough Bakery) or through the back entrance which will take you past our Koha Café
where you can get yourself some snacks and drinks made by the UHSW volunteers for a koha.
There will be spot prizes throughout the day!
There is plenty of free parking and it is close to train, bus and local shops and cafes.
While some traders do have Eftpos it is a good idea to bring cash. A Koha Café is available for a cup of tea or coffee, bring your reusable keep cups to reduce waste. There is also the Dough café and bakery on-site for barrista coffee and meals. There is plenty of seating so bring your current project and be prepared to make lots of new friends and learn new skills.
Have-a-go. Members of Upper Hutt Spinners and weavers (UHSW) will be demonstrating techniques during the day.
Expectations:
CFF has always had clear requirements of the traders we invite to Capital FibreFest. These requirements are stated in their letter of invitation and in regular communications. This sets out clear expectations that traders be inclusive by maintaining a respectful, positive, kind and professional attitude to everyone attending the event at all times, including any social media posts or in-person promotions and discussions.
We acknowledge the knitting community is diverse.
We also have very clear COVID-19 procedures, follow the event sector voluntary code, and proactively follow Public Health guidance and encourage attendees to do the same. Any issues on the day can be raised with one of the UHSW volunteers wearing a Hi-Vis vest.
Upper Hutt Spinners and Weavers :
https://www.facebook.com/UH.Spinners.Weavers are part of Creative Fibre New Zealand (www.creativefibre.org.nz). We meet on Tuesday Mornings from 9.30am until at least 12 noon, Wednesday Evenings 6.30-8pm and occasional weekends for workshops at the Trentham Train Station Building, Ararino Street in Trentham Upper Hutt.
Creative Fibre :
(www.creativefibre.org.nz) is the New Zealand nation-wide organisation for all fibre crafts. We bring together spinners, weavers, knitters, dyers, flax workers, felters, crocheters, free form fibre artists and all other people involved in the use of fibre.
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