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Design | Harakeke Earring Creation (4 hour Wānanga)

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WEAVING WORKSHOPS MATARIKI - Bookings Essential

$250.00
$250.00
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Design

Harakeke Earring Creation (4 hour Wānanga)

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      Researcher, designer and traditional Māori weaver Anastasia Rickard joins Unity Collection for three hands-on wānanga, bringing her unique lens to these creative, meaningful workshops rooted in tradition and innovation. A co-founder of luxury fashion label Natura Aura, Anastasia fuses science, culture and art in everything she does.

       

      WEAVING WORKSHOP ONE $250

      Harakeke Earring Creation (4 hour Wānanga)

      THURSDAY 19 JUNE at Unity 

      10AM - 2PM

      •  Creation of Hukahuka Strand (Leaf prep + marking + fibre extraction + miro technique. Dependant on participants capability and time constraints).
      • Feather selection and preparation
      • Traditional uses of Harakeke.
      • Harvesting of Harakeke.
      • Aftercare of Harakeke.
      • Harakeke classification and selection for use.
      • Tikanga around Raranga.

       

      WEAVING WORKSHOP TWO $150

      Kono Basket Creation (3 hour Wānanga) 

      FRIDAY 20JUNE at Unity 

      10AM - 1PM

      • Weaving philosophy and tikanga. 
      • Baskets of Knowledge and its importance in everyday life. 
      • Te Kete Tuauri - Ancestral knowledge and rituals. 
      • Te Kete Aronui – Knowledge of the natural world and artforms. Knowledge that helps you live in one with the world around you. 
      • Te Kete Tuatea – Knowledge of learning, teaching and morality. 
      • History of Harakeke and the uses of Harakeke in the past and present. 
      • Scientific research summary conducted with Harakeke.
      • Teachings about the baskets of knowledge and the variety of uses of baskets.

       

      WEAVING WORKSHOP THREE $75

      Putiputi Creation (1.5hour Wānanga) $75 

      THURSDAY 19 JUNE at Unity 

      2PM -3.30PM

      • Weaving philosophy and tikanga. 
      • History of Harakeke and the uses of Harakeke in the past and present. 
      • Scientific research summary conducted with Harakeke. 
      • How to harvest Harakeke and ongoing care for the Harakeke plant. 
      • Clean and preparation process of Harakeke. 
      • Putiputi making and different techniques for making Putiputi. 
      • Drying process ready for dying method (optional). 
      • Scientific reasoning for traditional boiling, drying and dying process. 
      • How to assemble a bouquet and embellish the putiputi. 
      • Completion of Putiputi by the end of the workshop.
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      Shipping within NZ

      New Zealand Post 

      NZ $15.00 with increased postage costs (includes tracking) 

      Rural Deliveries
      Rural deliveries can take an extra 2-3 working days or can be delivered to the nearest Post Shop if most convenient.

      Shipping overseas

      Minimum $45 with increased shipping costs. We will provide you with a quote for overseas postage including tracking to your country. Please email us to enquire on postage costs. hello@unitycollection.co.nz

      Any customs or import duties are charged once the parcel reaches its destination country. These charges must be paid by the recipient of the parcel. Custom policies vary widely from country to country; you may want to contact your local customs office for further information.

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    • At Unity Collection we anticipate that you will be very happy with your purchased item.  

       

      Please note that it is at the discretion of Unity Collection to exchange or credit an item that is unwanted, due to a change of mind.  However, in the event that Unity Collection does allow such a return, the item must be returned within 7 days of purchase in its original, unopened condition, and presented with the original receipt,  or other proof of purchase.  

       

      We are unable to accept returned items that have been damaged by the customer or specifically commissioned on behalf of the customer.  Also, there are no refunds or exchanges on commissioned artworks, sale items or layby items.

       

      Goods may be returned to Unity Collection if they are faulty or unfit for purpose.  Unity Collection reserves the right to repair or replace goods being returned in the first instance.  However, if the item is unable to be repaired or replaced, we shall offer an in store credit or gift voucher valid for 12 months.  Unity Collection does not issue cash refunds.  However, if a monetary refund is agreed upon, the funds will only be transferred into a designated bank account.

       

      If the product has been damaged in transit by Unity Collection carriers, please notify us with 48 hours of receiving your order and we will contact the courier company directly to resolve any claims.  Please note that claims must be made within seven days of delivery of the item.  We ask that you sign and check all goods on receipt as we cannot be held responsible once the chain of custody is broken. Unity Collection will cover any additional shipping or handling fees for replacement.

       

      We must be notified of your intention to return an item shipped to you, within three working days of receipt of your order, and receive the returned item within seven working days of receipt of your order.  You will need to cover the cost of return shipping unless the item is faulty.  The item being returned must be safely and securely packaged in its original packaging.

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