Weaving: Contemporary Korowai & Taaniko 25261 - TERM 2

  • Location: Fraser High School
  • Room: B3/4
  • Start Date: Wednesday 30th Apr, 2025.
  • End Date: Wednesday 25th Jun, 2025.
  • Time: 6.00-9.00pm.
  • 8 Weeks.
  • 3 hours per week.
  • Course Fee: $110.00.

THIS COURSE IS NOW FULL FOR TERM 2

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Introduction to Korowai Raranga

 Learn basic traditional weaving methods to create a small korowai or kakahu. In this class you will learn to connect with your artist spirit using weaving methods used in Maori culture.

Suitable for all levels.


Content:

  • Introduction to a traditional raranga practices, using contemporary materials
  • Basic protocol and cultural considerations for the practice of Korowai Raranga
  • Weaving techniques used for a Korowai Kakahu, or Kakahu hurihuri


Objectives:
Introduce basic protocols and practical techniques of Korowai Raranga.


Outcomes:

  • Gain an understanding of basic, protocols and practices involved in Korowai Raranga
  • Connect with your Tupuna as you are inspired to create a beautiful whānau toanga.
  • To be motivated to create a full-size Korowai/Kakahu that your whānau will treasure for many generations to come.


What you will need;

Bring a hand towel, a sharp pair of scissors, a notebook and pen or pencil


Come and laugh and enjoy yourself as you meet with like-minded people.



Tutors: Linda Rakuraku


This course is supported by the TEC (Tertiary Education Commission) to assist with literacy, numeracy and wellbeing needs of students. You must attend 80% of the class. At the same time we hope you will learn other useful and interesting skills and have a lot of fun learning with us.

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