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Ōtari Raranga Weavers 2024/25 Season

Ōtari-Wilton’s Bush, 160 Wilton Road, Wilton, Wellington

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Ticket Information

Teina / Beginner - General Admission: $34.05 each ($30.00 + $4.05 fees)
Teina / Beginner - Concession Rate: $23.25 each ($20.00 + $3.25 fees)
Teina / Beginner - Koha Ticket: $10.25 each ($10.00 + $0.25 fees)
Tuakana / Intermediate - General Admission: $28.92 each ($25.00 + $3.92 fees)
Tuakana / Intermediate - Concession: $16.58 each ($15.00 + $1.58 fees)
Tuakana / Intermediate - Koha Ticket: $5.12 each ($5.00 + $0.12 fees)
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Dates

Sat 2 Nov 2024, 11:00am–2:00pm Weekend Admission
Sat 16 Nov 2024, 11:00am–2:00pm Weekend Admission

Restrictions

R14

Website

Ōtari Raranga Weavers

Listed by

otarikakano4

Tūngia te ururua kia tupu whakaritorito te tupu o te harakeke.
Set the overgrown bush alight and the new flax shoots will spring up.

Nau mai haere mai, all are welcome to attend our teina / tuakana rāranga classes.

No Experience Required
All materials Provided

You will walk away with woven taonga at the end of this class no matter what level of learner you are.

It is important that everyone turns up on time for karakia (blessing).

Light refreshments will be provided and you are welcome to bring shared kai.

Tickets are single entry only. What’s included in your tickets?

TEINA TICKETS
(Beginners)
- We harvest harakeke for you (first 2 classes only).
- Introduction to tikanga and how to hauhake (harvest). You will be able to harvest for yourself next time you join. Buy a TUAKANA ticket and come prepared.
- 3+ hour weaving class
- All tools provided
- In your 1-2 classes - weave a variety of putiputi (flowers)
- In you 2nd-3rd classes - weave small kono & kōnae (2 and 4 sided kete)

For tikanga purposes, BEGINNERS' TICKET SALES CLOSE TWO DAYS before wānanga giving us time to hauhake for you. (Tickets are fully refundable through Eventfinda).

TUAKANA TICKETS
(Intermediate Learners)
- Tuakana should come to class with your own harakeke and have some tools
- Make multiple sizes, shapes & ways to close kōnae and kono
- Waikawa style weaving.
- Learn tākiri, kōhua, and basic kete
- Other taonga may be introduced depending on your personal commitment

We have limited free tickets available. Please visit our website to enquire.

For more information about what to expect and what to bring visit our website.

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Led by Linda Lee (Ngāti Kurī, Te Rarawa, Te Aupōuri, Ngāti Huia, Ngāti Raukawa) and Frank Topia (Ngā Puhi, Ngāti Porou, Ngāti Haua) with support from our kaiāwhina Anna (Te Āti Awa), Genevieve, and Beatrice.

With thanks to Wellington City Council Arts and Culture Fund, Wellington Gardens and the Ōtari team. Also to our amazing sponsors Good Fortune Coffee and Wellington Apothecary.

NOTE: IF CLASS NUMBERS ARE TOO LOW, WE MAY HAVE TO CANCEL SO PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAILS BEFORE CLASS.
*Tickets fully refundable or transferable.

Children over 10 please and if under 14 should be accompanied by an adult with a ticket.