Do you want to learn how to weave with harakeke (flax)?

This one-day workshop at Hakatere Marae will be facilitated by Harakeke weaver Vicky King and cover an introduction to harakeke (flax), harvesting and preparing it for weaving, also tikanga. Once preparation of the flax is complete participants will weave a pop-up kete.

There are only 12 places available (adults only) so get in quick to secure your place. No prior experience needed.

Harakeke will be provided. You will need to BYO lunch and bring the following items if you can:

Scissors
Bobby pins (about 50)
A large darning needle
A pin frog (if you have one)
Wooden chopping board
A blanket or small tarp if you wish to sit on the floor to work.
Any shells, paua pieces, wood etc that you may wish to use to decorate your item. You may need to drill a hole in these so that you can attach them to your work.

If this event has sold out, check out the other workshops running this weekend, all are suitable for beginners. Saturday morning - making putiputi (flowers) and Saturday afternoon - making Natural Wall Hangings.

This event is part of the Keep Learning Mid Canterbury programme and is open to anyone of any culture & gender.

The Harakeke Wānanga have been made possible thanks to funding from the Ashburton District Council Mayor's Fund.