Carving Night Class

If you’ve ever wanted to put your hands to the chisel and learn more about carving, now is your opportunity. This three week night class is open to anyone with a genuine interest in finding out more about Toi Whakarākai (Whakairo)  – come and experience the ancient language of our tupuna through the art of carving and make your very own pūtōrino.

• Start Date: Thursday 10  February
• Duration: Three weeks
• Day/Time:  Thursdays, 6pm - 9pm
• Where:  Te Wānanga o Raukawa Carving Shed, cnr Tasman Road and Te Rauparaha Streets, Ōtaki
• Cost:  Fees Free

Weaving Night Class

Deepen your connection to Papatūānuku through the creative, healing medium of weaving. For anyone with a genuine interest in enrolling in Toi Whakarākai (Whatu/Raranga) in 2022. This is a small window into the world of weaving. Come and be immersed in the world of Te Whare Pora as expressed in our woven taonga of our tupuna. You will begin with the preparation of materials and creating a kōnae.
 

• Start Date: Thursday 10 February
• Duration: 4 weeks
• Day/Time: Thursdays, 6pm - 8.30pm
• Where: Te Wānanga o Raukawa, WRM Classrooms, 144 Tasman Road Ōtaki
• Cost: Fees Free

Registrations are essential before Monday 7th February due to limited spaces – call now to register your interest!  Both are open to men and women.  Please note vaccine pass required, preference given to whānau interested in securing a place this year.

Call 06 364 9011 or email tetomonga@twor-otaki.ac.nz to register!  Download the flier to share with friends and whānau!