Guest Workshops and Masterclasses
We aim to bring new creative experiences to Te Kauwhata through short workshops taught by visiting artists. These fill up quick so keep your eyes on our social media for details as registrations open.
Coming soon...
Join Ruthie Coltrane to learn the beautiful art of bookbinding. In this one day workshop you will make a Japanese stab bound notebook and a Coptic bound sketchbook. Those who finish early may also opt to make a leather bound key chain journal providing they cover the additional material cost. The workshop runs from 9am to 4pm at Toi Ako Artspace, Te Kauwhata. All materials, tea and coffee is provided. Please BYO lunch. $80 per person. Please register at artstekauwhata@gmail.com
Ruthie describes herself as an Historic Artisan specialising in binding, corsetry, costume and portraiture. Check out her beautiful work at https://www.instagram.com/lalchimista.art/
Ruthie describes herself as an Historic Artisan specialising in binding, corsetry, costume and portraiture. Check out her beautiful work at https://www.instagram.com/lalchimista.art/
NGA RAKAU O TE WAO TANE INVITE YOU TO
KO TE RONGO WHAKAPĀ, A SENSE OF TOUCH
MASSAGE AND SOAP MAKING WORKSHOP
Tutors: Phyllis Hughes-Waerea & Darin Blackman, with guest Kaimirimiri, Nancy Hughes.
Sat 11 March, 10am to 3pm, $70 pp
Toi Ako Artspace, Te Kauwhata. Register at artstekauwhata@gmail.com
Ko Te Rongo Whakapā is one day introduction to massage and soaps. Join rongoā kaiako Kuini and Lordy and guest Nancy and explore the healing power of touch. Take home massage oil and soaps you made yourself! Nau mai, haere mai!
ABOUT THE TUTORS -
Phyllis Hughes-Waerea (Kuini) and Darin Blackman (Lordy) graduated from Te Wananga O Aotearoa with a Diploma Tikanga Rongoā in 2019. They accidentally started teaching together three years ago. Their classes are packed full of fun, practical workshops, tikanga and Rongoā tips and tricks.
KO TE RONGO WHAKAPĀ, A SENSE OF TOUCH
MASSAGE AND SOAP MAKING WORKSHOP
Tutors: Phyllis Hughes-Waerea & Darin Blackman, with guest Kaimirimiri, Nancy Hughes.
Sat 11 March, 10am to 3pm, $70 pp
Toi Ako Artspace, Te Kauwhata. Register at artstekauwhata@gmail.com
Ko Te Rongo Whakapā is one day introduction to massage and soaps. Join rongoā kaiako Kuini and Lordy and guest Nancy and explore the healing power of touch. Take home massage oil and soaps you made yourself! Nau mai, haere mai!
ABOUT THE TUTORS -
Phyllis Hughes-Waerea (Kuini) and Darin Blackman (Lordy) graduated from Te Wananga O Aotearoa with a Diploma Tikanga Rongoā in 2019. They accidentally started teaching together three years ago. Their classes are packed full of fun, practical workshops, tikanga and Rongoā tips and tricks.
