Harakeke (NZ Flax) Practice, Practice, Practice Workshop
Schedule
Sat Nov 09 2024 at 10:00 am to Sun Nov 10 2024 at 04:00 pm
UTC+13:00Location
Matiri Valley near Murchison | Nelson, NE
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Tutor: Evey Weavy (Yvonne Hammond)Cost: $340 for a 2 day workshop (plus $10 materials change paid on commencement of workshop to tutor.)
Harakeke (NZ Flax) is the most enduring of all New Zealand native plants, a natural resource and easily accessible.
From plant to product, in this workshop you will learn the skills of weaving with Harakeke (NZ Flax).
Practice, Practice, Practice: an opportunity to build confidence and experience. Come with your own Flax and an idea of a project to complete. Evey will support you to further your Weaving practice; whether plaiting, handles, finishes or learning to weave your ara as at kete whakairo level (pathway of weaving).
As a group learning beside each other you will learn from each other also.
Important Info
This workshop includes Tikanga, the Māori practices and protocols of weaving Harakeke.
Bring your lunch (coffee and tea supplied), and $10 small materials charge paid directly to the tutor at the commencement of the workshop.
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Where is it happening?
Matiri Valley near Murchison, Nelson, New ZealandEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
