“Improvising is a skill that brings one’s attention to the present moment.” Some of the best fun we can have in music is improvising. It is a world where childlike simplicity can play alongside full-blown virtuosity and particular skills in ‘improv’ can be nurtured to help us tap into a creative flow.

Bring your drum to a hands-on workshop on drumskin tightening, skin replacement and general maintenance.

All ages

People everywhere use stories to try to understand their world. Stories make us laugh and cry. They teach us and guide us. Folk Stories From Around the World is a presentation of stories of animals, humans and gods. Hear about the trickster Anansi the spider and the hero Finn. Some will be funny, some moving..

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.

Participants will learn how to ‘perform’ using their own strengths in ways that entertain, inform, and inspire. They will learn techniques to develop ‘stage presence’, how to effectively use the stage or space they are in, how to command and maintain attention, and new tools for effective communication using the body, breath and voice.

Nigel and Carolina will talk about the history of this beautiful repertoire and how they work together, putting together melodies, rhythms and scales. They will play some examples from their set.