Name: Potae Workshop (flax hat)
Start: 2020-10-03T10:00:00+13:00
End: 2020-10-04T14:00:00+13:00
Location: Te Kura Tawhito/The Old School

Potae Workshop (flax hat)

Kahu Collective offers beginner-friendly weaving workshops. Teaching the tikanga/protocols that pertain to Harakeke. We speak of the traditional uses and the place this art form holds to this day. Harakeke is one of the most versatile natural resources and can be shaped into many forms.N﻿au Mai, Haere Mai, Come and weave with us!

Kahu Collective

Come along and learn the beautiful art of Raranga (māori weaving) as we guide you through the making of a Potae (flax hat)

Te Kura Tawhito/The Old School

Nau Mai, Haere MaiCome along and join Kahu Collective in their latest weaving workshop. This is a two day workshop learning how to weave a Potae (flax hat) and gain new skills in raranga (māori weaving). You will learn the processes used to make a potae and learn a little of the history and tikanga involved in this beautiful traditional art.Saturday 3rd October: 10am - 2pmSunday 4th October: 10am - 2pmWe have allocated two days for this workshop as there are a lot of techniques involved in making a potae. We have found one day can be very overwhelming for the weaver so have chosen to span this workshop over two days. All resources and tools are provided.Keep up to date with other upcoming events on facebook.com/kahucollective

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