10 July 2023

Putiputi making

Learn a new skill, weaving and creating beautiful putiputi/harakeke flowers with the Kahu Collective.

In celebration of Matariki, we invite you to spend an evening with the weavers of Kahu Collective. Learn some tikanga and history about harakeke (flax) as your hands practice a new skill, weaving and creating beautiful putiputi/harakeke flowers. 

All resources and tools are provided.

Venue: Maker workshop

This event is part of the Matariki celebrations(external link) at Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre. Celebrate Matariki with talented artists from Ōtautahi and beyond. Experience outstanding performances, an exhibition of Māori visual arts, a stunning Kapa Haha showcase, exciting kid's wānanga (workshops) and a Matariki mākete (market).  

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In celebration of Matariki, we invite you to spend an evening with the weavers of Kahu Collective. Learn some tikanga and history about harakeke (flax) as your hands practice a new skill, weaving and creating beautiful putiputi/harakeke flowers. 

All resources and tools are provided.

Venue: Maker workshop

This event is part of the Matariki celebrations(external link) at Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre. Celebrate Matariki with talented artists from Ōtautahi and beyond. Experience outstanding performances, an exhibition of Māori visual arts, a stunning Kapa Haha showcase, exciting kid's wānanga (workshops) and a Matariki mākete (market).  

Location
The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora, 2 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch Central

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