Te Aro Raranga - Kōnae (2-Corner Kete) Weaving Workshop: POSTPONED

Join us for a relaxing evening of raranga (weaving) with rongoā inspired refreshments!

- Start the night with a refreshing rongoā infused mocktail and snacks.
- Weave a kōnae (2 corner basket) to take home with you.
- Try your hand at some colour placement (optional)
- Add *BYO upcycled pūritanga (strap/s or ties) (optional).
- Wind down with a complimentary drink with new friends.
- Woven taonga will be available for sale and on commission.

Perfect for absolute beginners or intermediate weavers that want to try simple colour placement, adding straps or learn a new tāpiki - lock off.

No experience required and we will harvest and prepare the harakeke for you.

IMPORTANT
Bring your own straps or handles to attach to your kōnae.

What’s included in your ticket?
- 2 complimentary rongoā infused drinks [alcoholic/non-alcoholic] or beer/wine and snacks.
- Tikanga and 2+ hour weaving session.
- All tools and materials (harakeke) provided.
- Limited whaikano (coloured) harakeke available to try colour placement.

NOTE: A minimum of 12 people are required for the event to go ahead or we will postpone.
- Tickets are fully refundable (refer to endnotes)

With thanks to Wellington City Council Arts and Culture Fund, Wellington Gardens and the Ōtari team.
He karanga atu ki a Maverick Creative. Also to our amazing sponsors Good Fortune Coffee and Wellington Apothecary.


ABOUT ŌTARI RARANGA
We are committed to nurturing the mātauranga (knowledge) and pūkenga (skills) of our growing weaving community.

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 Lees (Te Āti Awa), Genevieve Rae, and Béatrice Désy.

Ōtari Raranga was established during Covid lockdown in 2021. It began as a beginner series of classes aiming to revitalise traditional raranga practices and build community in the surrounding suburbs of Ōtari-Wilton’s Bush.

Some tauira (students) have been attending since 2021 and now dedicate time to kaiāwhina (support) beginners during class, preserving and caring for our Pā Harakeke, contributing to Ōtari Open Day festivities and the many other community events we are involved in.

Wānanga held at Ōtari are based on a koha style of payment.

IMPORTANT NOTES
Tickets fully refundable or transferable
- If class numbers are too low, we may have to postpone so please check your emails before class.
- For refunds contact eventfinda directly by email: support@eventfinda.co.nz

*All donations to Shared Lines Trust enable projects like Ōtari Raranga to continue to offer subsidised / free tickets and events to the community.

www.sharedlines.org.nz