"It's an amazing art to learn with lots of cultural significance. I'll definitely continue to weave once I'm back home…"
Jay Sangster

One Day workshop with Arohanui Ropata

Please note that this workshop is not  available at the moment.

This is an introduction to traditional Harakeke (flax) Raranga (weaving) where you will look at the care of flax plants and learn how to make flowers and a simple basket that you will take home with you.

During the day you will acknowledge and
learn in a cultural way:
Tikanga (native customs)
Kaitiakitanga (protection and guardianship)

Two and three day workshops are also available on request where you will move on to more advanced weaving and learn how make a kete, basket or backpack.

About the tutor
Arohanui Ropata Waitaha Kati-Mamoe-Kaitahu, is a south island Maori, descendant of Rakaihautu (also proud to be Rarotongan, Tahitian, Irish, German and Jewish). She is passionate about weaving and the care of land and harakeke resources. Taught traditionally by her Mum, Arohanui has spent the last 10 years designing and making mats and wall-hangings for Marae (Maori meeting places) and private individuals. She also teaches for the local Arts Council.

Days available: Wednesday & Thursday
Start and finish times: 10.00am-4.00pm
Price per participant: NZ$90.00
Price includes: All materials and possible pick up from town.
Workshop location:
At a private home on Greenhill Rd, Ngatimoti