Unitec Institute of Technology

Certificate in Traditional and Contemporary Māori Weaving

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Programme summary

Interested in Maori weaving? Create a wide range of woven items such as kete, piupiu, taniko, tukutuku panels and whakiri. Learn to gather and weave natural fibres, and work with traditional and contemporary dyes. Take part in field, visits to exhibitions and museums, talks from practising artists and a week-long noho marae.

Want to learn the art of Māori weaving? Are you interested in working with natural fibres and traditional dyes? The Certificate in Traditional and Contemporary Māori Weaving introduces you to this Māori art form, and shows you how to revive, preserve and progress its creative tradition. At the end of the programme, you’ll have started the journey towards becoming an innovative and successful artist.

Highlights

• A reputation for high-quality courses.
• Focus on practical learning: you create a wide range of woven items, including kete, piupiu, taniko, tukutuku panels, whakiri and much more. Learn to gather and weave natural fibres, such as harakeke, kiekie and pingao, and work with traditional and contemporary dyes.
• Field trips to identify and gather fibres, visits to exhibitions and museums, talks from practising artists, and noho marae.
• A holistic Māori learning environment where you become part of the whānau and are supported and encouraged in your studies.
• The opportunity to spend time at Unitec’s marae which has been designed, carved and woven to create an amazing wharenui – an invaluable experience for all students and staff.
• Expert programme lecturers.
• Graduates who are recognised for their skill and innovation.