THE MĀORI WEAVING EXPERIENCE
culture | calm | creativity
A Gentle Path to Cultural
Connection, Calm and Creativity
Guided by Veranoa Hetet
A 5-day online experience with new content released daily, followed by 14 days to explore and enjoy the learning
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"I have absolutely loved this experience.Highly recommend!"Pania Taiapa - Participant
LEARN TO WEAVE
Begin your journey weaving a simple basket with the expert guidance of Veranoa Hetet.No experience needed - just curiosity, patience,and a willingness to try.
WHY WEAVE
Māori weaving is more than craft - it’s an expression of Māori cultural values connecting the weaver to themselves, other people and to the natural world.Through the mindful act of weaving, many people find calm, clarity, and a renewed sense of belonging.Whether you’re connecting with Te Ao Māori or discovering something completely new, this experience is here for you.
WHAT YOU'LL EXPERIENCE
- Enjoy simple, calming lessons you can complete in your own time- Learn the basics of the Māori basketry technique- Make something meaningful with your hands- Feel supported through clear, step-by-step expert tuition- 24/7 Access plus captioned video lessons you can replay over again until you get it- Discover the joy of Māori weaving
This experience is designed for beginners especially those who feel unsure, shy, or wonder if they “belong” in weaving.You do. And this is a gentle, welcoming place to begin.
You'll Need:
- A pair of sharp scissors- A Stanley knife- Six spring laundry pegs- An old calendar or firm paper (if you don’t have harakeke NZ flax)
Yes — you can learn from anywhere in the world.
INCLUDED IN THE EXPERIENCE
Be inspired by the artistry of Māori weaving - viewing an online exhibition of woven works and the award-winning film Tū Tangata: Weaving for the People
ABOUT VERANOA
Veranoa learned to weave and to teach weaving with her mother - renowned 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.
WHAT PARTICIPANTS SAY
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