#38043 RARANGA HARAKEKE (9-WEEKS)

Learn the art of raranga and weave with harakeke.  This course will teach you the basics along with the tikanga (protocol) around harvesting and weaving harakeke. By the end of the course learners will have woven a kono and a pikau (backpack).  Nau mai, haere mai.

Please note:  This course is suitable for beginners.

 

Course Code: 38043
Dates: 16 February – 13 April 2022 (9-weeks)
Times: Wednesday Nights, 5:30pm – 8:00pm
Tutor: Mel Reiri
Venue: Te Kohanga Whakawhaiti Marae, Riccarton Road, Pahiatua
Cost: $30 / $15 with Community Services Card

Must Enrol by: 12 February (online) or in person on the day

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Course Information for #38043 Raranga Harakeke, starts Wednesday 16 February 2022

Course Tutor(s):  Mel Reiri.  Experienced weaver, holds a Bachelor of Māori Art (Maunga kura toi) accreditation.

Purpose of the Course: By the end of this course, participants will:

    • Have a basic understanding of Te Reo Māori kupu associated with raranga (weaving harakeke).
    • Have a good knowledge of how to harvest, prepare and weave with harakeke.
    • Have a good understanding of tikanga (protocol) surrounding the use of harakeke and weaving.
    • Have demonstrated basic raranga techniques by completing two projects – kono and pikau (backpack)

Pre-requisites (if any):  no prior weaving knowledge needed – beginners welcome

Please contact community@reapwairarapa.nz for any further information you may require.