Renowned fibre artist Esther Nitschke MBE has been spinning, weaving and teaching workshops for nearly 60 years. Her long history of awards and accolades include three woven garments held in the collection at Te Papa, and in 1994 she was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire for her services to weaving.
Esther is opening her home to exhibit a range of work including woven and knitted garments, hand-dyed silk scarves and her beautiful wool blankets and cushions.