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Raranga Maori Weaving


  • O Te Ika Rama Marae McKinnon Road Gore New Zealand (map)
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Fri 29 Mar 2019, 7:00pm–9:00pm

Sat 30 Mar 2019, 9:00am–4:00pm

Sat 30 Mar 2019, 9:00am–12:00pm

Learn further techniques of raranga maori weaving with Anna Gorham, taking home your own Pikau-Backpack after this weekend workshop.

You will learn how to identify harakeke for weaving backpacks & baskets and the process of preparation for harakeke. You will also learn basic Te Reo around weaving, a karakia and waiata.

Please bring your own lunch, a sharp knife, a butter knife and 10 clothing pegs (the ones that you can squeeze open). Please also bring a toggle for the handle of the Pikau eg. Paua shell/driftwood

If you wish to stay at the Marae on Friday or Saturday night. Koha of $10/night requested. Please let us know!

You must register for this weekend.

Please phone Southern REAP on 0800 111 117 or email - enquiries@reap.co.nz.

Later Event: May 11
Waimumu Art Exhibition