Weaving Stories
Available: 2 Nov 2024 – 25 May 2025
Curriculum links: Mathematics, Social Science, Sustainability, Visual Art
Year Level: 1 – 8
Duration: 90 mins
Offer your students a hands-on opportunity to explore the art of weaving. Inspired by the Lalaga Le Hui Fono find out how weaving brings people together. Learn how ‘ie tōga (Samoan fine mats) and kākahu (Māori cloaks) are woven from pandanus and harakeke (flax) and pingao (golden siege) then create unique woven artworks.
Looking for other learning opportunities for your students? Book in for Puke Ariki’s Tukutuku: The lattice panels or Te Whatu Pareārohi “The Shimmering Braid” lessons on the same day.
At school:
- Preview the exhibition Lalaga Le Hui Fono
- Find out about tikanga for harvesting harakeke
- Compare natural and synthetic materials and fibres used for clothing
- Practise weaving paper, try other materials, then bring together as a large class whāriki
- Learn kupu associated with raranga
- Design an artwork to increase awareness of an environmental issue for a nearby nature site