Welcome to Tairawhiti’s own

Wearable Art event for 2026!

Groups and individual categories.

We would love you to join and showcase your unique style.

Date To Be Confirmed 2026.

We hope this will be a fun filled community event accessible to everyone! The focus will be on vision and design rather than technique and we encourage you to get in touch if you have any questions.

*Please see below for exemptions.

A clock made of sewing tools, including scissors and needles, with text reading 'Turning Craftwise Bernina Gisborne'.
Flyer for 'Wearable Art 2025' at BERNINA Gisborne, promoting categories such as 150 Years of Tairawhiti Fashion, Upcycled/Recycled Garment, Cultural Representation, and Creative Accessory, scheduled from October 16-18, 2025, at 203 Gladstone Road, with entry fee of $50 and free for under 18, featuring a QR code and a row of images of wearable art at the bottom.

Wearable Art 2026