Creative couple sharing our passions in making, educating, and performing.
Emily & Alan Worman
Wormans’ Work is a space where our love for tinkering, making, and reusing turns scraps into stories. From ponchos sewn from towels to bunting made from fabric sample books and notebooks crafted from reclaimed, unused stationery, everything we make is an experiment in giving secondhand materials new life. It’s our way of resisting waste and finding joy in what others overlook.
Yup, we’re also the Science in a Van duo! We’ve been visiting ECEs, Primary and Intermediate schools across the motu since 2011 with our very own science shows. Alan also loves performing magic (Spirit of the Fringe Award 2024) while Emily keeps it real helping people celebrate life at funerals.
It’s easy to contact us, hang out with us at a market or buy online. We hope you keep scrolling to see all our latest blogs and creations!
I’ve finally been getting stuck into the big stack of vintage tablecloths we picked up during last year’s Big Term One Tour — and it’s been very satisfying to see them slowly turn into wearable things. Weather permitting, we’ll be back at Central Flea this Sunday, 8 February 2026 — and it’ll be our last…
Keep readingLucky Dip Art let’s me tell a story or communicate an emotion. To achieve this I use various techniques.
You can get your hands on this series of Lucky Dip Art at Central Flea on Sunday 11th January 2026.
For this week’s Lucky Dip Art I used the mono printing technique using a Gelli plate.…
Keep readingAs we ease out ‘what day is it today?’ season, Wormans’ Work are diving back into making, markets, and new ideas. We’re excited to be back at Central Flea on 11 January 2026, and you can now shop selected items online too. Discover our latest prints, collections, and the stories behind them.
Keep readingLast chance for 2025 to get your upcycled ponchos, hat and cleaning cloths (made from reclaimed towels) at Central Flea this Sunday! Sustainable, handmade clothing with nearly zero waste from Wormans’ Work
Keep readingA growing collection of Lucky Dip art, inventive collages, and emotional objects—Alan is experimenting, sharing, and inviting you into the journey as his ideas evolve.
Keep readingWe love Lucky Dip Art! Get yours at our next market.
Keep readingHave you heard the song’ Boatman’ by The Levellers? This is Alan’s piece of art inspired by the song.
Keep readingWe love Lucky Dip Art! Get yours at our next market.
Keep readingFighting ‘textile waste anxiety’ by using every piece of fabric we can!
Keep readingThe thinking behind the series ‘Machine, Machine, Machine, Machine’?
Keep readingWe love Lucky Dip Art! Get yours at our next market.
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