This programme offers the opportunity to take part in research and hands-on learning in ancient art forms pertaining to Māori customary weaving.

Nga Tapuwae o Hine-te-iwaiwa, or the footprints of Hine-te-iwaiwa, describes ones journey in the pursuit to learn and master the ancient form of weaving.

Hine-te-iwaiwa, as kaitiaki (guardian) of the weaving also becomes the kaitiaki for this journey.

Students will learn various practices for preparing a range of materials for weaving and using these to specialise in either raranga (kete), whatu (cloak making) or tukutuku (lattice wall panels) to create artworks.

On completion of this programme, students will have gained knowledge and competency to be able to prepare for plan and produce woven art forms to a high standard with the ability to present these for exhibition or other forms of public display.

Programme informationStudents interested in this programme need some knowledge or skill of weaving and a strong desire to learn.

Programme Dates

Date/s Day/time

9-10 February Weekend Wānanga Saturday-Sunday 8.30am-5.30pm

20 February 27 February

Night class Wednesday 5.30pm-8.30pm

6 March 27 March

Night class Wednesday 5.30pm-8.30pm

9-10 March Weekend Wānanga Saturday-Sunday 8.30am-5.30pm

20 March Workshop Wednesday 8.30am-5.30pm

3 April, 10 April Night class Wednesday 5.30pm-8.30pm

13-14 April Weekend Wānanga Saturday-Sunday 8.30am-5.30pm

17 April Workshop Wednesday 8.30am-5.30pm

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CErtifiCatE in MastErCraft [wEaving]Specialise in raranga, whatu, or tukutuku to create bodies of work.

Learn traditional Māori weaving with Kohai Grace.

aDDitional inforMation

certificate in mastercraft [weaving]

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term break 19 april – 6 may

8 May, 29 May Night class Wednesday 5.30pm-8.30pm

11-12 May Weekend Wānanga Saturday-Sunday 8.30am-5.30pm

22 May Workshop Wednesday 8.30am-5.30pm

5 June, 26 June Night class Wednesday 5.30pm-8.30pm

8-9 June Weekend Wānanga Saturday-Sunday 8.30am-5.30pm

19 June Workshop Wednesday 8.30am-5.30pm

3 July, 31 July Night class Wednesday 5.30pm-8.30pm

6-7 July Weekend Wānanga Saturday-Sunday 8.30am-5.30pm

10 July Workshop Wednesday 8.30am-5.30pm

term break 12-29 July

7 August, 28 August

Night class Wednesday 5.30pm-8.30pm

10-11 August Weekend Wānanga Saturday-Sunday 8.30am-5.30pm

21 August Workshop Wednesday 8.30am-5.30pm

4 September 25 September

Night class Wednesday 5.30pm-8.30pm

7-8 September Weekend Wānanga Saturday-Sunday 8.30am-5.30pm

18 September Workshop Wednesday 8.30am-5.30pm

term break 27 september – 14 october

16 October 23 October

Night class Wednesday 5.30pm-8.30pm

19-20 September Weekend Wānanga Saturday-Sunday 8.30am-5.30pm

30 October Workshop Wednesday 8.30am-5.30pm

6 November 13 November

Night class Wednesday 5.30pm-8.30pm

16-17 November Weekend Wānanga Saturday-Sunday 8.30am-5.30pm

27 November Workshop Wednesday 8.30am-5.30pm

further stuDy oPtionsGraduates can apply to enrol in further study in one of the Whitireia Visual Arts and Design programmes.

career oPPortunitiesGraduates will have the skills and knowledge to become a practicing artist or craftsperson.

QualificationGraduates gain a Certificate in Mastercraft

locationHongoeka Marae, Plimmerton, Porirua

start DatesThis programme is delivered monthly with the programme schedule as follows:

> Weekend Wānanga, Saturday-Sunday 8.30am – 5.30pm

> Night classes, Wednesday 5.30pm – 9.30pm

> Workshop, Wednesday 8.30am – 5.30pm

DurationOne year, part-time

level 5

feesDomestic: $2,326

International: $10,500

entry reQuirementsDomestic: Certificate in Visual Arts (Level 4) or equivalent; evidence of skills/ability based on portfolio and interview

International: entry IELTS 5.5 or equivalent