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Weave the Greenest Shopping Basket, Ever! - workshops held either in Nelson or in the glorious scenic location of Inangahua - tutored by Yvonne Hammond - FEBRUARY WORKSHOP IN NELSON

  • 30 Sep 2023 (10:00 am) to 1 Oct 2023 (16:00 pm)
  • Nikau Gardens Studio, 411 Nayland Road, Stoke, Nelson, 7011, New Zealand
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NZ Flax - Harakeke 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 NZ Flax - Harakeke including plaiting to create strong and sturdy handles for baskets.

You will leave with a completed, fully functioning shopping bag that will give you great satisfaction having created an object of natural beauty with sustainability in mind.

It is preferable to have completed The Introduction to Harakeke Weaving workshop covers the tikanga and toi raranga, the cultural customs, and sustainable practices of this time-honored craft.  Only some aspects will be covered again during this workshop, and to refresh those who have attended previous workshops.

For workshops held in the scenic region of Inangahua -  accommodation inquiries, click here

Tickets

Two Day Workshop - Inangahua

Ticket typePriceQuantity

Two-Day Workshop - Inangahua

$230.00

Inangahua Workshop. It is desirable to have some prior Harakeke Weaving experience. Bring your lunch (coffee and tea supplied) and $10 small materials charge paid directly to the tutor at the commencement of the workshop. For accommodation options in Inangahua - email info@nztextileexperiences.co.nz

$230.00

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