About Nice Studio
Creating Through Craft, Colour & Community
Nice Studio is a Hamilton-based creative studio founded by Ying and Qiao, offering tufting workshops, custom rugs and supplies for makers across New Zealand.
Our Story
How Nice Studio Started
Since 2022, we’ve welcomed hundreds of participants into our workshops, created custom rugs for homes and businesses, and helped makers start their own tufting journey.
Today, Nice Studio combines creativity, education and craftsmanship through workshops, custom projects and carefully selected supplies.
What We Do
Workshops, Custom Rugs & Supplies
Nice Studio brings tufting to life through creative experiences, handmade pieces and practical tools for makers.
Workshops
Hands-on tufting experiences for beginners, teams and community groups.
Explore WorkshopsMeet The Founders
The People Behind Nice Studio
Together, Ying and Qiao balance creativity, craftsmanship and practical problem-solving to bring each workshop and custom project to life.
Ying W.
Workshop facilitator, project planning and customer support.
Ying looks after customer communication, workshop planning and the details that make each experience feel welcoming and organised.
Qiao C.
Production, technical setup and custom rug creation.
Qiao focuses on the hands-on making process, technical setup and finishing work behind workshops and custom rug projects.
Organisations and communities we've worked with
Studio Values
What Guides Our Studio
Our work is shaped by creativity, care and a belief that everyone can make something meaningful.
Creativity
We believe everyone can create something meaningful.
Community
Workshops are about connection as much as making.
Quality
Every custom piece is carefully handmade and finished.
Accessibility
We aim to make tufting approachable for beginners.
Visit Us
Based In Hamilton, New Zealand
We offer workshops, custom projects and pickup options by appointment.
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