Tutor: Evey Weavy (Yvonne Hammond)
This will be held in Murchison or Inangahua - TBC.
Cost: $340 for a 2 day workshop (plus $10 materials change paid on commencement of workshop to tutor.)
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).
Practice, Practice, Practice: an opportunity to build confidence and experience. Come with your own Flax and an idea of a project to complete. Evey will support you to further your Weaving practice; whether plaiting, handles, finishes or learning to weave your ara as at kete whakairo level (pathway of weaving).
As a group learning beside each other you will learn from each other also.
Important Info
This workshop includes Tikanga, the Mฤori 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.
You may also like the following events from NZ Textile Experiences:
- This Saturday, 16th August, 12:00 am, Contemporary Feltmaking Workshop with Colleen Plank in Nelson
- Next month, 20th September, 12:00 am, Eco Dyeing Workshop - Dyeing Fabrics, Fibres and Paper with Colleen Plank in Nelson
- This December, 13th December, 12:00 am, Harakeke (NZ Flax) Beginners Weaving Journey Workshop (Inangahua) in Greymouth
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Workshops in Mtskheta.
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