Weave Korowai
For Your Whānau
For Your Whānau
What's It Like To Weave Kākahu?
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THE WEAVE KOROWAI PROGRAMME
A Student's Journey With Us
Korowai JourneyWith Us
Taaniko & Hieke
Piupiu
MARO
KOROWAI
How It Works
4 Types Of Kākahu
By the end of the programme you will have woven 4 different types of kākahu and have the skills to weave any kind of kākahu including a kahu huruhuru.
No Essays. Just Weaving
There are no essays to write. The focus is on practical, hands-on. The only requirement is that you upload images of completed mahi for each module.
Community & Support
Our tauira share their journey with others online and in person at optional weave-togethers & retreats. They are also able to ask their kaiako any course related questions.
When & Where It Suits
Access our virtual classroom 24/7 from wherever you are at the time most convenient for you - with internet access from a mobile, laptop, iPad or desktop.
HOW WE TEACH
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IS THIS THE RIGHT PROGRAMME FOR YOU?
The Weave Korowai Programme is for you if:
You've Never Woven Before
Or you've dabbled in raranga or tried your hand at weaving a pepi kākahu
You've Woven Before But
You've agreed with your current kaiako that it's ok for you to learn with a new teacher
Online Learning Feels Doable
You like the idea of online lessons that fit in with all that you've got going on in your life
You want to follow a structured, time-honoured method
Aligned with the traditional way of learning: just you and your teacher, going at your pace
You want to learn with an experienced teacher
A Kaiako whose gentle approach will instantly make you feel calm and confident
You want to weave kākahu without having to write essays
And NOT JUST KOROWAI but any type of kākahu you'd like to weave
Kiriana O'Connell
"This has been an incredible journey full of joy, surprises, support and blisters.
I have learnt so much every step of the way but I’d have to say I didn’t expect to feel so close to ōku tūpuna asI went through the process of korowai.
Using my hands (knees/legs/arms) to recreate the same methods and processes of those who have gone before me was profound -
I really felt my place in the continuum of time and raranga/whatu/tāniko will continue to express itself (te ira raranga) long after I’m gone.
A profoundly beautiful experience"
I have learnt so much every step of the way but I’d have to say I didn’t expect to feel so close to ōku tūpuna asI went through the process of korowai.
Using my hands (knees/legs/arms) to recreate the same methods and processes of those who have gone before me was profound -
I really felt my place in the continuum of time and raranga/whatu/tāniko will continue to express itself (te ira raranga) long after I’m gone.
A profoundly beautiful experience"
Veranoa Hetet
The Weave Korowai Programme Is For You If:
- You've never woven before, or
- You've woven before but you've agreed with your kaiako that it's ok for you to learn with a new teacher
- You like the idea of online lessons that fit in with all that you've got going on in your life
- You want to learn in a way that is closely aligned with the traditional way of teaching and learning: just you and your teacher, going at your pace
- You want to learn following a structured, time-honoured method
- You want to learn thoroughly, without missing steps so that you can feel assured and confident about what you're weaving
- You want to learn with a recognised teacher whose gentle approach will make you feel calm and confident
- You want the skills and know-how to be able to weave, NOT JUST KOROWAI, but any type of kākahu you want to!