Matariki ki Papakura- Kete Waikawa workshop

Schedule

Wed Jul 06 2022 at 10:00 am to 12:30 pm

Location

30 Walters Road | Auckland, AU

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Matariki ki Papakura 2022 is shinning the light on Kete Waikawa.
Kete Waikawa - are harakeke woven storage baskets.
About this Event

Nau mai haere mai to a special Harakeke (Flax) weaving workshop with Kelly King.

Matariki ki Papakura is shining a light on Kete Waikawa which is a storage basket.

All materials needed will be provided. This workshop is open for all from beginners to advanced weavers, there are limited spots for this workshop so register fast to secure your spot!


Kete Waikawa - are harakeke woven storage baskets that begin with the waikawa whakapapa.

"There is an urgent need to stop subsidising the fossil fuel industry, dramatically reduce wasted energy, and significantly shift our power supplies from oil, coal, and natural gas to wind, solar, geothermal, and other renewable energy sources".~ Bill McKibben.

Mātauranga Māori encompasses that statement and more. These courses are designed to help and encourage a holistic approach to environmental management through the medium of harakeke. Kete Waikawa are a natural alternative to carrying and storage compared to unsustainable, detrimental alternatives out there.

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Where is it happening?

30 Walters Road, 30 Walters Road, Auckland, New Zealand

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