• Saturday 24 May: 3pm-5pm (Gemma Stratton)
• Saturday 21 November: 3pm-5pm (Diana Duncan)
• Sunday 22 November: 10am-12pm (Diana Duncan)
• Sunday 22 November: 3pm-5pm (Gemma Stratton)

Celebrate the seasons with a wreath-making workshop using natural materials. Begin by crafting strong tī kōuka twine using a European string-making technique useful for forming the foundation of your wreath and many other things. Then, learn how to twist the twine into a wreath shape, finishing by creating a bow if you desire. Take it home to decorate with local flora and your wreath will carry the spirit of the season.

Please note

• All materials and tools will be provided
• Please expect to get covered in tī kōuka.
• Gloves – Please bring close-fitting garden grip type gloves, as they help with grip and protection. Loose or baggy gloves can be a hazard.
• Footwear – Closed-in footwear is essential.
• Optional – Please bring scissors if you have them.
• Food & Drink – Bring a water bottle to keep hydrated, and any food or snacks you may need over the course of the workshop. To observe tikanga, we ask that no food or hot drinks are consumed in the work space, a separate area will be available for breaks.
• This workshop is for adults aged 18 and over who can work safely without direct supervision with very sharp hand tools, or for young people aged 16–17 who can meet the same safety requirements and attend with a supervising adult. Please note that if a young person attends, two workshop places must be purchased (one for the young person and one for the accompanying adult).

Optional materials you may like to bring

(Entirely optional — all necessary materials will be supplied)

• If you do have a source of fallen, dried tī kōuka/cabbage tree leaves that you are able to soak (for at least a few nights) and bring along, please do. We always appreciate more of these.

Cancellation

Bookings are non-refundable. If for any reason (this includes illness, travel delays, and injuries) you need to cancel your workshop, you will receive a refund minus a $30 administration fee. This is provided you contact us at least 14 full days before your booking.

Please see our Cancellation Policy for more details.

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We are grateful to be able to offer this workshop because of support from Creative New Zealand.