Flax Weaving for both beginners & those already weaving
Tutor: Mere Keating from New Zealand.
“ If you are interested in learning to weave I am available to come and teach you, one on one or in a group, at Sydney NSW Australia.
Anyone can learn to weave. Raranga is a traditional Maori way of weaving. Raranga harakeke is the weaving of flax. I teach the basics of weaving in a safe and warm environment. Weaving provides a time for the self to experience the learning of a traditional art, in a small group. You can learn all the basics of processing and make several pieces over a 1 – 3 days. Its a good way to have time for yourself to chill out. You can learn to make simple items suitable for gifts, or practical items for your home. “
“Ko koe ki tena ko ahau ki tenei kiwa kete”
“You have that handle of the kete,I have this handle of the kete, Let us together uphold the mana of weaving”
1 or 2 day workshop
Learn to process your own flax and make (from prepared flax) your choice of either a kete, a hat or basket of any style & design.
Aims
* To familiarize the learner with the basics of collecting & processing harakeke/flax ready for weaving by practical application.
* An opportunity for those with some skill already to revise and make a kete/bag or whariki/mat.
3 day workshop(intensive)
Aims
* To familiarize the learner with the basics of collecting & processing harakeke/flax ready for weaving by practical application.
* An opportunity for those with some skill already to revise and make a kete/bag or whariki/mat.
*Learn how to prepare and process your own flax.
* Learn to make a mat.
* Learn to make a kono (bowl size basket)
* Learn to make a rose.
* Learn to make a kete
*Learn to make a back pack
*Learn to make a hat.
*Learn to make a visor
*Learn to make a waikawa (large storage basket)
Contact: Mere Keating
Studio: 1 Creek Road
RD16
Wanganui 4586
0011-64-6-3422920
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