writeyourartout
Artful living. Quiet making. Poetry in the every day.
As you explore my site, step inside, get curious, and join me in weaving a life where creativity, care, and personal expression meet sustainable action.
Poetry in the every day.
Welcome — I’m Stella Peg Carruthers, a creative practitioner, textile artist and writer dedicated to gentle, sustainable living. I believe that small acts of creativity and conscious choice can spark meaningful change, and I’m passionate about sharing low-waste, resourceful ways of making and living.
Through hands-on workshops, community learning, and everyday DIY practices, I help people slow down, reconnect with craft and explore how mindful making can nurture both personal well-being and the planet. I am also interested in exploring the stories we tell about ourselves and the world and the impact these narratives can have on who we are and who we become.
Alongside my creative teaching and textile practice, I work with words — heartfelt romance, lyrical poetry, and contemplative creative non-fiction — exploring themes of belonging, transformation, and the beauty found in the everyday. My work is rooted in curiosity, ethical living, and the quiet power of creativity to reshape how we dwell in the world.
Write your art out
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HEARTFELT CREATIVITY
What are you creating?
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Grandma's Life Hacks
Join craft artist and eco lifestylist Stella Peg Carruthers as she explores ideas and actions that your grandmother would have taken for granted.
This course teaches you tips and tricks from a past era. Learn ways to make your life easier, more affordable and that help you to live in a more self-sufficient and sustainable manner.
This workshop will be hosted at BGI (Boys’ & Girls’ Institute) Wellington City in collaboration with the Wellington Timebank.
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From Rags to Reuse
Join craft artist and eco lifestylist Stella Carruthers for a day of practical textile upcycling and learning about sustainability in the context of low waste living.
Gain practical skills in rag rug techniques and engage with ideas around textile waste, green washing and actions you can take to make a difference in your daily life and the wider world.
This class will be hosted at the Wellington High School Community Education Centre.