Enter the world of Maori weaving
Take a trip into the past world of Māori weavers this Thursday [25 February] by booking a place on Harakeke – Flax Weaving on the Coast, held at Paekakariki’s weaving club in Queen Elizabeth Park.
“This evening of Māori weaving promises to be very special,” says Margaret Jackson of the Te Rau o Te Rangi Weaving Collective. “The setting is lovely and we’ll be providing a friendly, helping atmosphere for participants to learn all the essentials and ask as many questions as they like.”
The evening will begin with a welcome, followed by a demonstration on the best way to harvest harakeke – or flax – and information on how to look after your own harakeke bushes. Then members of the collective will help participants create their own pieces of weaving, which they’ll be able to take home with them. The evening will be rounded off with a sausage sizzle.
This event is part of Greater Wellington’s Great Outdoors summer events programme. Find out more at www.gw.govt.nz/events
When: Thursday 25 February, 6-9pm
Where: Queen Elizabeth Park, Tilley Road
Cost: $10 per person
How to get there: Take SH1 to Paekakariki, take a right onto Wellington Road, take a second right (Cecil Rd) onto Tilley Rd. The Weaving Club is at the end of the road.
Bookings: Bookings are essential. Call 04 801 1041 or email bookings@gw.govt.nz