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BECOME A WEAVER OF STUNNINGLY BEAUTIFUL KETE
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Discover The Excitement Of Weaving Kete that are WOW!
with THE KETE CLUB

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WEAVING WOW!

Wondering if you could ever weave kete that are WOW?

Our special collection of weaving lessons is a great way to:
  • Extend and Finesse Your Raranga Skills

  • Weave Fabulous Kete
     
  • Whether you're a beginner or experienced weaver

  • With a group of people who would also rather be weaving!

Members of THE KETE CLUB Enjoy

THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS

EXPERT & PROVEN TEACHING

WITH VERANOA HETET

GROWTH AS
A WEAVER

WITH PROVEN LESSONS 

CALM AND CREATIVITY

IMMERSED IN INSPIRATION

CONNECTION & SUPPORT

LIKE-MINDED COMMUNITY
LESSON SERIES

FOUNDATION

A great place to start for the beginner weaver as well as the experienced weaver wanting to finesse their raranga skills

LESSON SERIES

NGĀ KETE

Move on to weaving a range of carrying baskets that will build on your foundation skills and prepare you for kete whakairo

LESSON SERIES

WHAKAIRO

Extend your skills learning to weave six different pan-tribal designs and discover the story and meaning of each pattern

LESSON SERIES

PROJECTS

Delight in new and exciting monthly projects designed and developed for The Kete Club by kaiako - Veranoa Hetet

Easy To Follow Lessons
So you can learn to weave gorgeous kete step-by-step.
Online When & Where It Suits You
So you can enjoy the journey at your own pace in your own space
Proven Results
With teaching you can rely on to become a confident weaver
Hours Of Weaving Pleasure
 To satisfy your creativity and bring calm to every day

Brought to you by the Hetet School of Maori Art

NURTURING CREATIVITY 
KAIAKO FOR THE KETE CLUB

Veranoa Hetet

"I Weave, I Breathe
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These are the words that reflect Veranoa’s passion for weaving and her love of teaching.
Veranoa shares her knowledge and renowned teaching skills in Raranga, inherited from generations of weavers in her whānau, with members of The Kete Club.
Veranoa looks forward to leading you on a journey of discovery through the art of Raranga and sharing with you many of her own unique designs and techniques that she has developed over more than 30 years of weaving kete.
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Photograph courtesy: Chevron Hassett, Captial Magazine
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VIEW ONLINE EXHIBITION
Creating Potential II: KETE by Veranoa
LISTEN TO AN INTERVIEW 
Qiane Matata-Sipu interviews Veranoa
SEE FACEBOOK PAGE
Māori Weaving with Veranoa Hetet

The Satisfaction of Success!

Trying to learn ad hoc with different teachers, night classes, you tube videos or books can leave you confused and unsure
BUT when you follow a tried and tested method, based on generations of experience, from a family of world-renowned Māori weavers with thousands of successful students . . . you can be sure that what you're learning is the real-deal.
The structured, well thought out lessons that give you the confidence you need to progress, will save you frustration, time and second-guessing.
AND as our members say
"I could listen to Veranoa ALL Day. Her voice is so calming."
The magic is in The Matrix® - a special series of weaving lessons taught in a very special way.
If you follow Veranoa as she guides you through The Matrix® series you'll not only learn the same way Veranoa was taught, you'll also experience surprising Aha! moments and expand your own creativity along the way.
The Matrix® was developed by renowned weaver Erenora Puketapu-Hetet along with her teaching-assistant, daughter Veranoa. Together they developed an elegant and effective way for student weavers to learn by combining traditional ways of teaching with contemporary best-practice for remote learners.
At the heart of The Matrix® are Māori traditional values and customary practises.

Here's Some Of What You Learn In The First 12 Months

IN THE KETE CLUB
Module 1 of The Matrix®

FOUNDATION FOR RARANGA

  • Discover the excitement of Raranga
  • Understand and apply Tikanga
  • Weave a range of simple baskets
  • Create a range of useful items for gifts
All In Your First Month
Module 2 of The Matrix®

NGĀ KETE

  • Level up your raranga skills to kete
  • You'll weave kete whiri, timata & more!
  • Learn how to construct moenga pepi
Months 2 - 6
Module 3 of The Matrix®

KETE WHAKAIRO

  • Be inspired by the stories of our tupuna
  • Delight in the use of colour and pattern
  • Weave six different pan-tribal patterns
Months 7-12
"I am loving the lessons and the path the harakeke is leading me on"
Elizabeth Wycherley

What's Included?

IN THE KETE CLUB MEMBERSHIP
A Proven Method
Follow the lessons Veranoa Hetet was taught by her mother (renowned Māori weaver, Erenora Puketapu-Hetet) following The Matrix® - a special series of lessons, taught in a very special way 
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Simple To Follow Step-By-Step Videos
Renowned expert teaching via video lessons you can watch and re-watch until you get it, all on a beautiful course player with captions for hard of hearing
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Virtual Classroom Open 24/7
Sign in to your own customised studio where you can resume your learning from the point you left off and keep track of your progress
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Supportive Community
A built in space for you to connect and engage with other members if you wish and find inspiration and encouragement as you progress through the lessons
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Monthly Zoom Hui With Veranoa
Connect with your kaiako and fellow members of The Kete Club via our monthly online catch-ups where you can ask questions and find encouragement
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Foundation For Raranga Lesson Series
MODULE 1 OF THE MATRIX®
Learn the foundational skills needed for Māori Basketry
Normal Course Fee NZ$450
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Ngā Kete Lesson Series
MODULE 2 OF THE MATRIX®
Learn to weave a range of carrying baskets
Normal Course Fee NZ$550
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Kete Whakairo Lesson Series
MODULE 3 OF THE MATRIX®
Learn to weave six different pan-tribal patterns and their meanings
Normal Course Fee NZ$550
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Beyond The Matrix: A Bundle of Fun! Lesson Series
A COLLECTION OF SIMPLE BASKETS
Learn to weave items that make great gifts such as a tissue box cover
Normal Course Fee NZ$350
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Beyond The Matrix: Projects Lesson Series
A COLLECTION OF 23 PROJECTS 
Enjoy the surprise and excitement of a range of projects designed by Veranoa
Normal Course Fee NZ$2500
TOTAL MINIMUM VALUE NZ$4400
BUT it will not cost you that amount to join The Kete Club
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How Much Does It Cost?

TO BECOME A MEMBER OF THE KETE CLUB
THE KETE CLUB

Membership Options

MONTHLY
NZ$79

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INDULGE YOUR LOVE OF RARANGA WITH

THE KETE CLUB

Pictured above: Photography by Soraya McConachy with weaving by Soraya and her daughter Dara Barton who are both members of The Kete Club

Frequently asked questions

Who is The Kete Club for?

Anyone with an interest in Māori Weaving - from beginners up.

What if I've learned how to weave Kete before?

You are welcome to join but you will need to come to the lessons as a beginner with an empty bowl so we can fill it. 

I'm a Kete Club member already, am I able to sign up to the new website?

Yes. Please email [email protected] so we can get you sorted
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