Nau mai, haere mai ki Te Whare Tapere.

Come along and join Lily Williams for a relaxed wānanga weaving putiputi.

Whether this is your first time working with harakeke or you have woven before, all are welcome to come together, learn and create alongside one another.

Lily will guide you through preparing and working with harakeke and the steps to weave your own putiputi. Along the way, Lily will share the tikanga she follows when working with harakeke, with plenty of time to practise, share kōrero and ask pātai.

No previous raranga experience is needed. Harakeke and everything needed for the wānanga will be provided, and you can take your putiputi home with you at the end of the session.

All welcome.

Tamariki under 7 will need to be accompanied by an adult who can tautoko them with their weaving. Please include accompanying adults in your registration numbers so we can make sure there is space for everyone.

Event Details

Date: Wednesday 7 October 2026
Time: 12.30pm–3pm
Venue: Te Whare Tapere, Te Matatiki Toi Ora | The Arts Centre
Cost:Free to attend.

Koha to support future kaupapa at Te Whare Tapere is warmly welcomed but not expected.

Spaces are limited and registration is essential.

Contact the host of Putiputi Weaving with Lily Williams