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.
Sundays: 29th March, 31st May, 20th September, 8th November
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.
Enrol in each workshop separately. 5 participants max per workshop.
Workshop One – 29 March 2026 Konae (Two cornered basket)
Workshop Two – 31 May 2026 Kono (Four cornered basket)
Workshop Three – 20 September 2026 Konae (Two cornered basket)
Workshop Four – 8 November 2026 Kono (Four cornered basket)