Harakeke (NZ Flax) Beginners Weaving Journey Workshop (Inangahua)
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Tutor: Evey Weavy (Yvonne Hammond)
Venue: Inangahua Hall, 49 Upper Buller Gorge Road, Inangahua
Harakeke (NZ Flax) 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 Harakeke (NZ Flax).
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-honoured 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.
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Venue: Inangahua Hall, 49 Upper Buller Gorge Road, Inangahua
Harakeke (NZ Flax) 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 Harakeke (NZ Flax).
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-honoured 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.
Get Tickets
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