Nelson Jewellery Week

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Bags, bags, bags! We're now shipping our custom NJW x Lisa Walker & Karl Fritsch tote bags around the world.

Big enough to fit everything you need for a day out, made from heavy duty Fairtrade organic cotton with reinforced handles. There are a few left, so head to our website to nab yours.

What a week! Vibrant, connective, inspiring, joyful, thought provoking - these are some of the words that have popped up in conversation during NJW 2025.

We want to say thank you!

To the artists, makers, and creators both local, national and international who brought their mahi, ideas and sparkle to Whakatū.

To the audience members who got stuck in, toured the streets with maps in hand. To those who travelled to take part from near and far.

To the venue teams who stayed open late, made exhibitions happen and hosted amazing events.

To the workshop participants who threw themselves into something new. To the tutors who shared their valuable skills.

To the Arts Council Nelson crew, NJW team and volunteers who installed and destalled, put out signs, got the lighting just right and made it all tick behind the scenes.

To our supportive funders and .

To our wonderful partners , , , and .

It's not just about the bling 😉 This year we hosted Sustainability in Practice - a conversation bringing together practitioners from across disciplines to discuss the use of sustainable materials, processes and ethics.

Inspired by our friends at , who run similar events through their Social Club, we heard from a range of practitioners including Sarah Walker-Holt, Justine Fletcher, Nick Feint and Madga Garbarczyk.

Sustainability in Practice was convened by and organised by for NJW 2025. Thank you to Vicki and Katie, to our fantastic speakers, and to everyone that took part.

Last chance to see these fantastic exhibitions, which will be closing on Wednesday 16th April. Take a stroll around town on your lunch break, or make a morning of it and do a circuit. Feel like a day trip? Head out to Motueka to .

More information can be found on our website.

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Neke Moa, Sofia Tekela-Smith and Stevei Houkāmau led a powerful activation at the Nelson Provincial Museum with their work, KOHĀ, on Sunday.

The artists invited those in attendance to engage in the process of kohā by exchanging and deepening an understanding of adornment practice through their own offerings of words, songs or small treasures.

We shared kava, korero, waiata and taonga. We shared ideas, laughter, space and breath.

Thank you to the team at the Museum for hosting this awesome event, and to Neke, Sofia and Stevei for their generosity.

Nelson Jewellery Week continues until Wednesday! Alongside workshops (check our website for the last few spaces), there's free activities for all.

Head to between 10 AM - 2 PM every day to make your own brooch. Explore the varied exhibitions all over town, and head out to Māpua to , and to in Motueka to see their NJW exhibitions.

A bejewelled last night for Family Jewels Dance Party. Thanks to our mate Grant and fellow DJs @ and B.Lo for hosting another incredible party and bringing the best vibes.

Day 4! Take it easy today with a leisurely schedule of free events.

Don't miss KOHĀ at Nelson Provincial Museum - note the change in venue, this has previously been advertised at NMIT.

It's the last day to take part in A Jeweller's Game at .nz. Borrow a pin from the installation, and enjoy it with a drink or two.

Fabulous fun last night with Hot Gems at and Pin Swap at The FreeHouse. Fire pit, hot chips & beers flowing. Many pins swapped and connections made.

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