THE MĀORI WEAVING EXPERIENCE

culture | calm | creativity

Tēnā koe, we invite you to step into the world of Māori Weaving

A gentle introduction guided by the Hetet whānau.

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Begin The Experience

"I have absolutely loved this experience.Highly recommend!"Pania Taiapa - Participant

A grounded beginning

Guided with Care

Learn at a calm, respectful pace that honours the practice.

Held with Tikanga

Cultural values and protocols are woven throughout.

Created By Hand

You’ll learn to gather and prepare materials and weave.

Learning Through Weaving

No experience needed
- just curiosity and a willingness to try.

- Enjoy a calm introduction to Māori weaving- Learn through doing, with guidance and care- Discover whether weaving is something you’d like to continue exploring

GUIDED BY Veranoa Hetet

Veranoa Hetet learned to weave and to teach weaving with her mother - renowned Māori weaver, teacher and artist - Erenora Puketapu-Hetet.For more than 35 years, Veranoa has taught Māori weaving in person and, since 2015, has guided thousands of weavers online through her clear, gentle teaching style.From her home studio in the papakainga of Waiwhetū in Te Whanganui-a-Tara, Veranoa weaves daily, continuing her whānau legacy while nurturing a new generation of weavers in her virtual classroom.Veranoa adapts her weaving practice to care for her body — learners are encouraged to weave in ways that feel comfortable for them.

"Learning from you was awesome and you made it look so simple yet achievable"Rob Moke - Happy Participant

Begin The Experience