Waka Tūpāpaku Weaving workshop

Fri, 24 Apr, 2026 at 08:00 am to Sun, 26 Apr, 2026 at 01:00 am UTC+12:00

23 A West Quay, Waitara, New Zealand 4320 | Waitara

KareNZ kitz
Publisher/HostKareNZ kitz
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Limited to 15 participants
Together we will weave 1 waka tūpāpaku at KareNZ Kitz Art Gallery and Studio in Waitara Taranaki.
Friday 5 pm Whanaungatanga. Please bring a shared kai.
Accommodation is not provided.
Learn/practice ngā tikanga o te harakeke and how to prepare the whenu - weaving strips.
The harakeke will already be harvested and some of the preparations done.
Saturday 9 am Karakia - Weaving. Everyone is encouraged to try each part of the process and to take breaks when tired or sore. We do weave on tables.
Tea and coffee etc. are supplied.
Sunday 9 am Poroporoake - Reflections. Blessing the waka. Time for Questions and Answers.
Finish time approximately 11 am.
The cost is $200 per person
Please pay to Karen Clark ASB 12 3135 0170086 00, use your name for the reference and text me to confirm your payment and booking.
Karen 0226482713
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