Harakeke Fibre Gathering and Exploration with artist Michelle Mayn

Name: Harakeke Fibre Gathering and Exploration with artist Michelle Mayn
Start: 2025-04-12T08:45:00+12:00
End: 2025-04-12T13:00:00+12:00
Location: 12 Massey Avenue, Pukekohe, Pukekohe East, New Zealand 2120

Schedule

Sat Apr 12 2025 at 08:45 am to 01:00 pm

UTC+12:00

Location

12 Massey Avenue, Pukekohe, Pukekohe East, New Zealand 2120 | Pukekohe East, AU

As part of the exhibition ONEPŪ - shifting sands / shifting time, artist Michelle Mayn presents;
Date: Saturday 12 April 9am – 10am (meeting at the main entrance at 8:45am)
Location: Auckland Botanic Gardens, Pa Harakeke (Harakeke plantation)
Participants have the option to meet before the harakeke fibre workshop to harvest their own flax, to use during the workshop back at Franklin Arts Centre.
THEN
Date: Saturday 12 April 11am – 1pm
Location: Wētā Room, Franklin Arts Centre
Michelle Mayn will then lead a hands-on harakeke fibre workshop. Exploring the textile methods of binding, knotting and cordage making using muka (processed harakeke fibres). All materials provided.
To book your place: https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2025/harakeke-fibre-gathering-and-exploration/auckland/pukekohe
Please contact the gallery for more information by emailing: [email protected] or by phoning: 09 238 8899