Come and learn the ancient art of Harakeke (flax) weaving. You will learn how to make a puti puti (flax flower) and kono (small basket) or a kete (larger basket). Also in these sessions you can learn some of the ancient traditions, protocol and spirituality surrounding this treasured practice.

Three local weavers passionate about furthering raranga (weaving knowledge) in our community, use the natural fibres and resources around us in Golden Bay in a sustainable and creative manner, weaving new ideas and old skills to create everyday items and unusual artworks.

Lets come together and co create a magical Madala banner using bright colours, dots and lines. Its good to let it out ! We will use paint to express ourselves in a spontaneous manner guided by simple and fun games and body centeredc awareness in order to create beauty on cancas.

This workshop will include a brief explanation of dream catchers history, and we will exploring their use and meaning. What are they about? How do they work? How do our thoughts during the creation process impact the dream catchers final and primary function?

Do you know your puirt-a-beul from your porotiti? Do you know an oriori from an O'Reilly? Come and hear all about Maori waiata and Celtic singing. It will include a demonstration of taonga puoro. You will also learn some chants in Maori and Gaelic.

We will take a shamanic journey to the realms of Spirit to bring back inspiration for the seeds of poems. We will learn and practice spontaneous writing techniques to tap the river of creativity that flows through us all and channel it into words. Bring pen and notebook if you have them.

Tena koutou. During the mid 1980's there was a conscious decision by many indigenous nations around the world to share some of their wisdom and teachings for the betterment of our beloved Papatuanuku and all who live on and within her.