Are you ready for the September – October School Holidays? Well we sure are!

Join the lovely Oriwa Morgan-Ward as she presents two weeks of fun-filled creative activities for the kids. We’ve also designed some workshops for the adults. Click one of these tabs to see what’s happening each day.

Check out the first week of the holiday event page and share with your friends by clicking here!

Resources: Provided within the cost of each workshop.

Bookings: Essential, 10 participants per session.

Phone the reception today for bookings on 07 872-0085. All children must have adult supervision.

Putiputi Flower Weaving with Harakeke

Wednesday 30th September

Learn the fundamentals of working with harakeke (flax) and basic weaving techniques.

Two sessions: 10.30am-12.30pm & 1.30pm-3.30pm

Cost: $5 per participant, per session

Ages: Open to all ages

Skill: Beginner-Intermediate

Tīpare Headband Weaving with Harakeke

Thursday 1st October

Learn the fundamentals of working with harakeke (flax) and how to create different plaits.

Two sessions: 10.30am-12.30pm & 1.30pm-3.30pm

Cost: $5 per participant, per session

Ages: Open to all ages

Skill: Beginner-Intermediate

Cookies & Canvas for the kids

Saturday 3nd October

Back by popular demand! A fun and easy to follow, step-by-step tutorial on how to paint a whimsical painting while enjoying a cookie. More info to come!

Two sessions: 10.00am-11.30pm & 1.30pm-3.30pm

Cost: $15 per participant, per session

Ages: 5-12yrs

Skill: Learner-Advanced

Check out the second week of the holiday events page and share with your friends by clicking here!

Rourou Basket Weaving Harakeke

Wednesday 7th October

This is a great way to test your weaving skills as you navigate how to create a four corner basket. With these skills you can create bigger, wider, smaller and multifunctional environment friendly re-usable baskets.

Two sessions: 10.30am-12.30pm & 1.30pm-3.30pm

Cost: $5 per participant, 10 participants only per session

Ages: 8yrs+

Skill: Intermediate-advanced

Whāriki Mat Weaving Harakeke

Thursday 8th October

Challenge yourself with this next level of weaving a mat! From these skills you can create floor mats to simple book coverings, the ideas are endless. This workshop is aimed at participants who have a basic knowledge of weaving who have had attended prior weaving workshops. Not for beginners.

One full day session: 10.30am-3.30pm

Cost: $10 per participant, 10 participants only for this session

Ages: 10yrs+

Skill: Advanced skill level

What to bring: Your own lunch and water bottles, small tarp, old towel, scissors, blunt knife and a good sense of humour.

Cuppa, Cake & Canvas

Saturday 10th October

This is one all day session for the adults. This painting tutorial will take you through a fun and easy to follow, step-by-step tutorial on how to paint a whimsical painting while enjoying the social side of a cuppa. More info on the subject to come.