Harakeke Weaving Beginner Journey - Two Day Workshop tutored by Yvonne Hammond

  • 27 Apr 2024 (10:00 am) to 28 Apr 2024 (4:00 pm)
  • Inangahua Historic Hall, 49 Upper Buller Gorge Road, Inangahua, Buller, 7895, 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. 

This workshop will include the techniques of weaving and plaiting along with being taught the cultural customs of working within the sustainable practices of tikanga and the values toi raranga (the protocols of flax cutting and handling which surrounds this time honored craft).

During this Two Day Introduction to Harakeke - NZ Flax Weaving workshop, you will create puti puti flowers, a two corner magic basket and the larger kono four cornered food basket in a supportive and friendly atmosphere.  Over time your harakeke weaving will take on a glorious golden hue.

For workshops held in Inangahua - accommodation options please inquire here

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Tickets

Two Day workshop - 27th & 28th April

Ticket typePriceQuantity

Two Day Workshop 27th & 28th April

$340.00

Two Day Workshop Inangahua. This workshop includes Tikanaga, 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. Accommodation options inquiries... info@nztextileexperiences.co.nz

$340.00

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