What is it?

Make It Nelson is a curated programme of hands-on activities running throughout June 2026.

It’s a chance to try different types of making, learn practical skills, and spend time creating with others.

Sessions are led by experienced artists and creatives in studios and venues around central Nelson.

Most workshops are beginner friendly, with options ranging from half-day and full-day sessions to longer courses.

A central hub will be open to all participants, with evening social activities planned.

Make It Nelson is for anyone interested in making, building, experimenting, or trying something new.

The programme brings together a mix of traditional and modern forms of making, from pottery to digital fabrication.

Come on your own and connect with others, or attend with a partner or friend. Join the same workshop or choose different sessions and compare what you’ve made at the end of the day.

Attendees

The full website launches in late January, with the programme released late February / early March 2026. Sign up to our newsletter below for updates.

Activity Hosts

If you are an artist or a creative and would like to run a workshop, please read through the Essential Information for Make It Nelson Activity Hosts and submit an application through the Eventotron portal.