Auaha Harakeke with Iri | Kōnae
September Series | Whakakai (Earrings)
L2 | 15 Dixon Street
Te Aro | Wellington
He toi, he aroha, he taonga.
Art, love, treasure.
Nau mai ki tā mātou wānanga toi!
Come along for a relaxed and welcoming evening celebrating raranga, mātauranga and community.
Begin the evening with a refreshing rongoā-inspired mocktail and snacks, before settling into a hands-on weaving session. You’ll be guided step-by-step to create your own kōnae — a two-corner basket — to take home as a handcrafted taonga.
There will also be an opportunity to experiment with whaikano (coloured) harakeke and simple colour placement. If you’d like to personalise your kōnae, bring your own pūritanga — upcycled straps, handles, ties or special decorative pieces.
Whether you’re a complete beginner or an intermediate weaver wanting to explore colour, attachments or a new tāpiki (lock-off), this is a space to learn, create and connect.
No experience is required. Harakeke will be harvested and prepared for you, so you can focus on learning and enjoying the weaving process.
What’s Included
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Complimentary rongoā-inspired drinks and snacks
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Tikanga and a 2+ hour guided weaving session
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All weaving tools and prepared harakeke
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Limited whaikano (coloured) harakeke
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Your own handcrafted kōnae to take home
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An opportunity to meet and connect with our weaving community
Bring Your Own
To personalise your kōnae, bring a selection of:
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Pūritanga — upcycled straps, handles or ties
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Taonga buttons — decorative buttons or special pieces you would like to attach
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Other small found, treasured or upcycled items you’d like to incorporate
We are committed to nurturing mātauranga (knowledge) and pūkenga (skills) within our growing weaving community.
Slow down, weave, share kōrero and enjoy an evening of creativity, connection and rongoā-inspired hospitality at Te Aro.
Spaces are limited, so secure your spot today!
Kaiako | Wānanga are led by:
Irihāpeti Te Aho Hokianga |Ngāti Porou, Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngāti Pāhauwera
Some sessions supported by Linda Lee – Ngāti Huia, Ngāti Raukawa ki te Tonga, Ngāti Kurī, Ngāi Tākoto, Te Rarawa, Te Aupōuri.
Nau mai, raranga tahi tātou – come and weave, learn and connect.