Harakeke - Flax Weaving for Beginners
Schedule
Sat Oct 12 2024 at 10:00 am to 12:30 pm
UTC+13:00Location
289 Main Road Lower Moutere, Lower Moutere, New Zealand 7175 | Nelson, NE
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If you've been eager to learn the Maori art of flax weaving, join us for a hands-on workshop where you'll delve into the world of harakeke and create a putiputi (flower) and a kono (4-corner basket). Led by experienced weaver Atawhai, the workshop will cover how to harvest and prepare harakeke, explain the protocols (tikanga) surrounding its use, and demonstrate basic weaving techniques.
Limited to 8 participants. $35 a person. Bookings close Thursday, 10th October at 2pm.
Book here: https://www.riverside.org.nz/event-details/harakeke-flax-weaving-for-beginners
This workshop is proudly sponsored by the Riverside Community Trust. Please contact Tanja (at [email protected]) for workshop questions or to ask about sponsorship options.
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Where is it happening?
289 Main Road Lower Moutere, Lower Moutere, New Zealand 7175, Riverside Community, 289 Main Road Lower Moutere, Lower Moutere 7175, New Zealand,Lower Moutere, New Zealand, NelsonEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
