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316 days ago

WAIKANAE ARTS AND CRAFTS SOCIETY INC

Jocelyn from Waikanae

RARANGA (weaving) WORKSHOP
Nau mai haere mai
Welcome to our First Weaving Workshop 2025
Join us and learn the art and knowledge of Weaving under the guidance of Tash from Awhi Mai Toi and Shona from Tuakana Teina Rongoā
Where: 27a Elizabeth Street Waikanae
Date: Sunday 30th March 9am to 3pm
$50 per pp
10 places only

This is a beginner’s workshop to embrace the learnings of mahi Raranga.
No experience is required just bring an open mind to experience a touch of Te Ao Māori in the following areas.

*Karakia- (prayer).
*Tikitanga -Whakapapa, Pūrākau (history ,stories) – learn to connect a Wairua,a Tinana a Hineangaro.
*The first workshop you will learn about Harakeke and create beautiful Putiputi-(flowers) to take home.
*Materials supplied
*Wai rākau infused herbal tea and drinks – provided by Shona Tuakana Teina Rongoa.

Contact – Donna Kennedy
Email donna.kennedy72@outlook.com
Or 021 255 0519 Waikanae Arts and Crafts Society Inc

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