Matariki Raranga Harakeke Workshop

$10.00

Please join us for our Special Matariki Workshop - Raranga Harakeke with Rewa Grimsdale

July 11 - Matariki Saturday, Celebrate Māori New Year with us, with an immersive beginner’s raranga (weaving) workshop, where you’ll be guided through the cultural knowledge, values, and practical techniques that have been passed down through generations.

Join us at Jubilee Hall alongside the vibrant Parnell Farmers’ Market for a relaxed, welcoming morning. Gather over morning tea and enjoy a slow start while connecting with others in the community.

Discover sustainable practices, tikanga-based harvesting, and the mindful use of harakeke.

You’ll get hands-on experience extracting fibre and creating your own putiputi (woven flowers) and a piupiu tag to take home. You’ll also be introduced to rongoā (traditional Māori healing knowledge), deepening your connection to the natural world.

This is a chance to nurture your hauora (wellbeing), learn something new, and honour Matariki in a warm, supportive space.

Feel free to stay for full 3 hours or come in when you can. 12 years +

Saturday 11th July, 9:00am - 12pm - 3 hours
Cost: $10
Kaiako: Rewa Grimsdale

Please join us for our Special Matariki Workshop - Raranga Harakeke with Rewa Grimsdale

July 11 - Matariki Saturday, Celebrate Māori New Year with us, with an immersive beginner’s raranga (weaving) workshop, where you’ll be guided through the cultural knowledge, values, and practical techniques that have been passed down through generations.

Join us at Jubilee Hall alongside the vibrant Parnell Farmers’ Market for a relaxed, welcoming morning. Gather over morning tea and enjoy a slow start while connecting with others in the community.

Discover sustainable practices, tikanga-based harvesting, and the mindful use of harakeke.

You’ll get hands-on experience extracting fibre and creating your own putiputi (woven flowers) and a piupiu tag to take home. You’ll also be introduced to rongoā (traditional Māori healing knowledge), deepening your connection to the natural world.

This is a chance to nurture your hauora (wellbeing), learn something new, and honour Matariki in a warm, supportive space.

Feel free to stay for full 3 hours or come in when you can. 12 years +

Saturday 11th July, 9:00am - 12pm - 3 hours
Cost: $10
Kaiako: Rewa Grimsdale

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About Our Tutor

Rewa Grimsdale is a skilled and deeply knowledgeable practitioner of raranga harakeke, bringing together years of experience and rich generational learning. She shares not only the techniques of weaving but also the cultural context and stories that give the practice its meaning, creating a joyful and supportive learning environment where students feel encouraged, connected, and inspired. Rewa’s workshops offer more than practical skills—they foster appreciation for Māori artistry, history, and the values woven into each piece.

Parnell Community Centre is located in the Jubilee Building at 545 Parnell Road, Parnell. For further details about our community classes and activities, see our website at https://villagesquare.org.nz/classes or contact Abigail on 09 555 5164 / community@villagesquare.org.nz