School holiday crafts Pukana tour and Harakeke Weaving
Book the tamariki in to be inspired by a family-friendly tour of the exhibition ‘Pūkana: moments in Māori performance’ at 10am, followed by a drop in weaving session with Lisa Ramanui.
Date: Tuesday 7 July 2020, 10am to 12am
Cost: Free. Bookings required for tour.
Location: Te Ahumairangi (ground floor), National Library, corner Molesworth and Aitken St, Thorndon, Wellington
Contact details: bookings@hetohu.nz Pūkana whānau tour
The day will start with a tour of the exhibition ‘Pūkana: moments in Maori performance’ at 10am. An incredible opportunity to see an exhibition celebrating Māori performance and performers across time and genres. The duration of the tour will be 20 minutes.
Weaving your own putiputi
Come along and celebrate Matariki by learning raranga (weaving) with harakeke (flax). Join this fun, hands on session where you will be guided by experienced weaver, Lisa Ramanui (Ngāti Awa, Ngāti Maniapoto). During this session you will learn the steps for making a putiputi (flower).
Tamariki of all ages are welcome but must have a supervising adult.
Bookings are required for the tour so email your details to bookings@hetohu.nz.
10.00 to 10.20 for Pūkana whānau tour
10.30 to 12.00 drop in for weaving your own putiputi.
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