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Centre for Fine Woodworking Trust

New Zealand’s premier furniture making, woodworking & design school
Welcome to the Centre for Fine Woodworking, a not-for-profit school of excellence dedicated to offering the highest quality of tuition available in fine woodworking, preserving and passing on the time-honoured craft to future generations of craftspeople.
The school is located in beautiful Nelson and offers an unparalleled opportunity to immerse yourself in the art and practice of fine woodworking, in a world–class facility under the guidance of highly experienced tutors and internationally renowned woodworkers.
We take pride in offering a wide selection of courses suited to all skill levels. We offer weekend workshops, project-based short courses for beginners and intermediate level, an 8–week Beginners’ Intensive, Master Classes and a full time Furniture Makers’ Programme.
Please contact us if you are interested in any of our courses – we’d love to see you here in our workshop.

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💥 WIN one of 10 DOUBLE PASSES to the Wellington Home and Garden Show 2025 

Share the fun and tag your show buddy below to be in to WIN! And for an extra chance in the draw, respond as 'going' to the event over on our Facebook page.

Winners drawn on Wednesday 3rd September 2025. 

We'll see you there at Sky Stadium!

Friday (5th), Saturday (6th) 10am - 5pm 
Sunday (7th) 10am - 4pm 

Adults $8
Senior Special $4 Friday Only
Under 16 Free

https://homeandgardenshow.co.nz/event/wellington-home-garden-show/
🎉 WIN the Big Spender Show Prize at the Wellington Home and Garden Show 2025 🎉

We're back with massive Show specials, giveaways, competitions, and one incredible chance to WIN big for your home! 🙌

ENTER AT THE DOOR for your shot at the Big Spender Show Prize 2025, proudly supported by A2W Hot Water Heat Pumps, Insulmax, NZ Bed Company, and Resene - worth over $15,000! 🏡✨

One lucky winner will take home:
🔥 A Rinnai HydraHeat 275L, supplied & installed by A2W Hot Water Heat Pumps (valued up to $10,000 incl. GST)
❄️ $5,000 of in-wall insulation thanks to Insulmax
🛏️ A luxurious Queen Bed Set from New Zealand Bed Company 
🎨 A $250 Resene Voucher to refresh your space

Don’t miss this chance to give your home the ultimate upgrade – only at the Wellington Home & Garden Show!

📅 5–7 September
📍 Sky Stadium, Wellington

FIND OUT MORE: https://homeandgardenshow.co.nz/event/wellington-home-garden-show/
✨ This year’s Nelson Home and Garden Show Prize is not to be missed! Enter your details at the Show tablets for your chance to WIN:

One lucky Show visitor will win a stunning Cape Cod Chair & Footstool combo from @pureby.thebarrelman — handcrafted from upcycled wine barrel staves and valued at over $1,000!

Plus, a $250 @resenecolour  voucher to help you bring your home or garden vision to life!

Don’t miss 3 days packed with ideas, inspiration, local exhibitors, home and garden products, expert advice, show specials plus giveaways!

19 - 21 September
Saxton Stadium

Adults $8, Gold Card Holders $4 Friday, Under 16 FREE!

https://homeandgardenshow.co.nz/event/nelson-home-garden-show/
💥 WIN one of 10 DOUBLE PASSES to the Hawke's Bay Home & Garden Show! 

Share the fun and tag your show buddy below to be in to WIN! And for an extra chance in the draw, respond as 'going' to the event over on our Facebook page.

Winners drawn on Wednesday 27th August 2025. 

We'll see you there at Mclean Park!

Friday (29th), Saturday (30th) 10am - 5pm 
Sunday (31st) 10am - 4pm 

Adults $8
Senior Special $4 Friday Only
Under 16 Free

https://homeandgardenshow.co.nz/event/hawkes-bay-home-garden-show/
🎉 The Hawke’s Bay Home and Garden Show is just around the corner which means the chance to win another fabulous Show prize!

One lucky Show visitor will take home an amazing prize package thanks to @nzbedco and @resenecolour 

🛏️ Enter at the Show entrance for your chance to WIN a luxurious Norah Plush Queen Bed Set valued at over $3,000

🎨 PLUS a $250 Resene voucher to refresh your space in style.

Don’t miss your chance to turn your bedroom into a dream retreat!

See you at the Hawke's Bay Home & Garden Show!

29 - 31 August
Adults $8, Gold Card Friday $4, Under 16 free!
McLean Park

https://homeandgardenshow.co.nz/event/hawkes-bay-home-garden-show/
Getting it done in Marlborough! Take a quick tour wtih us, day one is off to a fabulous start. 🏡🪴
💥 WIN one of 10 DOUBLE PASSES to the Marlborough Home & Garden Show! 

Share the fun and tag your show buddy below to be in to WIN! And for an extra chance in the draw, respond as 'going' to the event over on our Facebook page.

Winners drawn on Wednesday 16th July 2025. 

We'll see you there at Marlborough Lines Stadium!

Friday (18th), Saturday (19th) 10am - 5pm 
Sunday (20th) 10am - 4pm 

Adults $5 
Under 16 free

Find out more: https://homeandgardenshow.co.nz/event/marlborough-home-garden-show/
🎉 IT’S NEARLY SHOWTIME! 🎉

The Marlborough Home and Garden Show is back and so is an epic giveaway! We’re excited to give you the chance to WIN an incredible prize pack worth over $10,000!

Thanks to the team at @Beds4U, @Innate Furniture, and @Resene, one lucky winner will take home:

🛏️ A Slumberzone Bliss Gel Queen Bed valued at $5,190

🌿 An Alfresco Patio Set and a stunning Native Timber Board from Innate Furniture

🎨 A $250 Resene voucher to refresh your space

Lock it in your diaries today and enter your details in the Show tablets to be in to WIN!

18 - 20 July

Fri & Sat 10-5 
Sun 10-4

https://homeandgardenshow.co.nz/event/marlborough-home-garden-show/
Wow—what a ride! Four epic days of fun at the Auckland Home and Garden Show—done and dusted! A big congratulations to Lane Whittaker, the lucky winner of this year's Show prize scoring an amazing $2,500 Resene Paint Package! We can't wait to see the splash of colour you create, Lane! 🎨

How cool does the Resene Paint By Numbers wall look?! We had thousands of clever and creative Show-goers bring this to life over the four days.

Huge thanks to everyone who came out to join us at Eden Park. You made it awesome, and we’re already buzzing for next year! 

Next up: Marlborough Home and Garden Show—here we come! 🌿🏡

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