Weave the Greenest Shopping Basket, ever! - Workshop

NZ Flax - Harakeke is the most enduring of all New Zealand native plants, a natural sustainable resource, and easily accessible.

From plant to product, in this workshop, you will learn the skills of weaving with NZ Flax - Harakeke including plaiting to create strong and sturdy handles for baskets.

You will leave with a completed, fully functioning shopping bag that will give you great satisfaction having created an object of natural beauty.

It is preferable to have completed the Introduction to Harakeke Weaving workshop that covers the tikanga and toi raranga, the traditional cultural customs, and sustainable practices of this time-honored craft. Only some aspects will be covered again during this workshop, and to refresh those who have attended previous workshops.

This two-day workshop is held in the scenic region of Inangahua, to inquire about accommodation options email us at info@nztextileexperiences.co.nz

Tutor- Yvonne Hammond has extensive knowledge and experience tutoring the many aspects of Harakeke weaving.