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Harakeke NZ Flax Weaving Beginners Journey 2 Day Workshop

Cynthia Greep from NZ Textile Experiences

NZ Flax - Harakeke 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 NZ Flax - Harakeke.

Tutor is Yvonne Hammond from Inangahua. Yvonne has workshops in Inangahua as well as Tasman (see below).

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 honored 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.

Workshop Dates
10 and 11 February in Inangahua
24 and 25 February in Tasman
27 and 28 April in Inangahua

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