# Event Details - **Event Name**: Pepeha Crown Making Drop-in Workshop with Maungarongo Te Kawa - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 14 Mar, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat, 14 Mar, 2026 at 03:00 pm - **Event Description**: Come and create a Pepeha Crown for yourself or for someone you love — a crown that tells your story.About this EventKo Pohautea te maunga,Ko Waiapu te awa,Te Whanau a Hineauta,Te Whānau a Pokai nga hapu.Everyone is royal. Everyone is beautiful. Everyone is extraordinary.Did you know how amazing and special you are? Come and create a Pepeha Crown for yourself or for someone you love — a crown that tells your story.Crowns are magic. They are for celebration, for remembrance, for aroha. In this joyful, hands-on workshop, you’ll be at the centre of your own story. Together we’ll explore creative ways to express your pepeha — your maunga, your awa, your stars, your whānau and beloved ones — all woven into a wearable taonga.Matua Ron has been creating joyful clothing and art for over 40 years. His very first exhibition, Bitter and Twisted (1992), was held at The Dowse, and now his quilt Hinatore is currently featured upstairs in Softy — a beautiful continuation of his creative journey with the gallery.In association with The Dowse, Matua Ron is creating a welcoming space for all ages and skill levels to come together and make crowns in joy.All materials are provided — fabric, card, sparkly old clothes and new fabrics, glitter foam, bling, stick-on gems, and anything that shines. We’ll use hand sewing, glue guns, stickering, and more. Feel free to bring your own special materials , photos , magazines to collage — and if you’d like, bring a sewing machine too.Come celebrate who you are.Come claim your crown. ? - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lower-hutt/pepeha-crown-making-drop-in-workshop-with-maungarongo-te-kawa/100001984251459530 - **Event Categories**: Workshops, Art, Exhibitions - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: NZD ## Event venue details - **city**: Lower Hutt - **state**: WG - **country**: New Zealand - **location**: The Dowse Art Museum - **lat**: -41.211751 - **long**: 174.904493 - **full address**: The Dowse Art Museum, 45 Laings Road, Lower Hutt, New Zealand ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Pepeha Crown Making Drop-in Workshop with Maungarongo Te Kawa - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/67a4f12efe629ceba4c5ced7f8c1222b88f1c8e242f242155f0b0d39a33f8fa9-rimg-w723-h860-dc625e5c-gmir.jpg?v=1772890323 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Pepeha Crown Making Drop-in Workshop with Maungarongo Te Kawa being held? - **A:** Pepeha Crown Making Drop-in Workshop with Maungarongo Te Kawa takes place on Sat, 14 Mar, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Sat, 14 Mar, 2026 at 03:00 pm at The Dowse Art Museum, 45 Laings Road, Lower Hutt, New Zealand. - **Q**: Who is organizing Pepeha Crown Making Drop-in Workshop with Maungarongo Te Kawa? - **A:** Pepeha Crown Making Drop-in Workshop with Maungarongo Te Kawa is organized by The Dowse Art Museum. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Pepeha Crown Making Drop-in Workshop with Maungarongo Te Kawa is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Lower Hutt, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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