#WAI-36747 Wānanga Wahakura (Pahiatua)
A wahakura is a woven harakeke (flax) bassinet which babies can safely sleep as newborns until around six months old. This workshop has been designed so experienced weavers can support hapū māmā and/or whānau of a hapū māmā to weave a beautiful wahakura in preparation for a newborn baby. Please note there are limited spaces, therefore hapū māmā in the Tararua will be given first priority. Register your place now.
Dates: Postponed to October due to COVID. New date to be confirmed.
Times: 9:00am – 6:00pm
Tutor: Multiple
Venue: Te Kohanga Whakawhaiti Marae, Riccarton Road, Pahiatua
Cost:$0 – Fully subsidised
To Enrol: Register at The Trust Tararua, Phone 06-376-7608
Must Enrol by: 20th September
Course Information for Wānanga Wahakura
Course Tutor(s): Experienced local weavers, and the Supergran sewing collective
Purpose of the Course:
- By the end of this wānanga, you will:
- have woven a beautiful harakeke wahakura for a baby
- understand the benefits of safe sleeping
- know how to create a safe sleeping space for a newborn baby
- have learnt te reo Māori and tikanga Māori associated with weaving
Please contact community@reapwairarapa.nz for any further information you may require.
