Micro Mill

Our kaupapa is to facilitate connection, with materials and each other.

How is your heart?

You are invited to take a seat with an artist and choose three words to answer that question. You don't need to come up with the words, they are in a box, collected from others' beautiful and honest answers. It's a moment to reflect, choose, read and be present. When you are ready, artist Siân Quennell Torrington will make you a wearable artwork in response, as a gift.

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How is your heart?

There are no right or wrong answers here, and all feelings are welcome. It's simple yet rare to have this moment together. You don't need to talk or tell a story, you don't need to have all the answers. The artwork is made from the studio where expression is vital, and every feeling has it's place in our experience of living through these times. Siân's Artist Readings are a one on one experience, and will be approx 20 minutes long.

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How is your heart?

These artist readings are a fundraiser for Siân's project Protection - Connection which is coming to life in 2027. The project includes working in three locations around the motu on Rainbow workshops for community resilience and expression. 100% of profits from the artist readings will go towards Siân's mahi and this project. We deeply appreciate your support!

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How is your heart?

Siân Quennell Torrington (them/them, Pākeha, Tangata Tiriti, Welsh, German, Scottish) is an artist who explores how to express feelings through drawings and sculptures to embody an anti-shame practice that can simultaneously protect and connect us by making what is internal external and visible to others. Their work is colourful, complex and held together with threads, stitching, and many different materials. Sian’s drawings, sculptures and installations are delicate and strong, just like us.

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Upcoming Workshops:

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Bracelet Making as Generosity: Things We Want to Gift

Bracelet Making as Generosity: Things We Want to Gift

Bracelet Making as Generosity: Things We Want to Gift

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$25.00 NZD

Give the gift of craft

Micro Mill gift cards are a great gift for the serial crafters, hobby collectors, and loved ones in our lives. They can be redeemed for workshop tickets or the beautiful goods made by our workshop hosts. There are digital and physical gift card options available.

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We're now a drop off & pick up point for Papahoa Fibreworks community dye-lots!

Heres how to get involved:

  1. Check our their monthly natural dye colours to freshen up your wardrobe (link below)
  2. Book your dye-lot on the Papahoa website and choose the Wellington drop off option when you check out, OR you can do this with us in store and use our scales to weigh your items.
  3. Drop off your items all packaged up by the deadline date.
  4. We'll be in touch when they're ready to pick up!
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We send out a monthly email recapping workshops, sharing who and what we've been inspired by, and keep you up to date with what's coming up!

Interested in spinning yarns?

Mo is taking enquiries for spinning lessons! Learn one on one or in a small group environment. Mo is happy to help you learn on your own wheel, one supplied by them, or on a drop spindle. Let us know your interest and experience via email. Beginners encouraged to get in touch!

micromillteam@gmail.com

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The Art of Mending

The Art of Mending

The Art of Mending
$25.00 NZD

Thanks for supporting us and our community!

In 2026 all Generous tier tickets purchased will contribute to free monthly Micro Mill workshops for community organisations like the Wellington Women’s House.

Private workshops are available for groups & organisations

Email us at micromillteam@gmail.com to enquire about booking a workshop for you and your group.