Weaving with Harakeke
Attend one or more of the workshops
Learn how make a konae and a kono, and how to prepare the harakeke using correct protocol, e.g. cutting harakeke and the significance of karakia. We will also sing waiata. Small groups so you can get lots of one on one tuition.
Next workshop 13th October 2019
10:00am – 4:00pm
Weaving with Harakeke
Tutor: Michelle Barrett
Cost: $10
We provide all materials including harakeke (flax).
Learn the correct kawa (protocols) of cutting harakeke, preparing, weaving and leave with a finished product.
Come along and experience making something from natural fibres in a supportive and fun environment.
Attend one or as many as you like. If you attend more that one workshop you can begin to learn the skills so you can remember when you are by yourself at home – and independently make a kono or konae.
Bring food to share for lunch.
Two workshops in 2019 Enrol in each separately
11th August 2019 Konae (Two cornered basket) This workshop is now full. No enrolments please – only names for cancellation.
13th October 2019 Kono (Four cornered basket) This workshop is now full. No enrolments please – only names for cancellation
