10 July 2023

Whetū Harakeke Drop-in Session

Join the team from Kahu Collective to create a beautiful Whetū Harakeke (flax star). A drop-in session, ideal for ages 8 to 12.

This is a fun hands-on activity for the tamariki (kids).

Join Lisa Harding and Corabelle Summerton from the Kahu Collective to learn about ways of working with harakeke (flax) to create a whetū (star) for Matariki.

Free event, no bookings are required.

If you would like to bring a group of tamariki, please let us know in advance so we can be sure groups don’t all arrive at once.

This event is part of the Matariki celebrations(external link) at Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre (3 to 20 Hōngongoi July 2023). 

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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This is a fun hands-on activity for the tamariki (kids).

Join Lisa Harding and Corabelle Summerton from the Kahu Collective to learn about ways of working with harakeke (flax) to create a whetū (star) for Matariki.

Free event, no bookings are required.

If you would like to bring a group of tamariki, please let us know in advance so we can be sure groups don’t all arrive at once.

This event is part of the Matariki celebrations(external link) at Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre (3 to 20 Hōngongoi July 2023). 

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
Great Hall - The Arts Centre, 2 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch Central

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