Introduction to Harekeke Weaving - Pop-up Parlour 2025

Weaving with harakeke native flax

Local weaver Ara Swanney will teach about harvesting and preparing harakeke (native flax) into strips ready to weave. The class will then weave their choice of a simple basket (konae) or flower (putiputi).

• What - 2 hr workshop
• When - 11am-1pm on Tuesday 16 September 2025
• Where - St Marks, 98 Rāwhiti Road, Pukerua Bay (opposite school)
• Cost - $30 per person. Spaces limited, book now: https://tinyurl.com/3cedn2zd

• What to bring? Just yourselves - All tools and materials are supplied.

This workshop is part of Pukerua Bay Hub's 2025 Pop-up Parlour - thanks for your support.

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Waiho i te toipoto, kaua i te toi roa –
Let us keep close together, not far apart.

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