Taura – The Binding Thread: A Workshop with Alix Ashworth

TAURA – THE BINDING THREAD: A WORKSHOP WITH ALIX ASHWORTH
Sunday 30 June / 11am – 1pm / $10pp

Using native and invasive plant life learn about materials that can be transformed into taura, lashing and cordage.

Find use in what is around you.

In this workshop we will find out about cordage, how to select appropriate materials and strengthen them for use as string or binding.

For adults and rangatahi.

10 places available.

This event is part of Take Part in the Arts and is supported by Waimakariri Creative Communities.

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Oxford Gallery Matariki Artist in Residence: Alix Ashworth
20 JUNE – 14 JULY 2024

During the chilly months of takurua Oxford Gallery becomes a productive studio within a warm whare tapere that is encouraging of cultural experiences and learning environments.

For our annual Matariki season Oxford Gallery is excited to host artist Alix Ashworth (Waitaha, Ngati Māmoe, Ngāi Tahu) as our Matariki Artist in Residence.

Alix is a neurodivergent, indigenous, multimedia artist and mother of two situated in Ōtautahi Christchurch. Part of Alix’s creative process is to celebrate the knowledge and tools that their tīpuna used to thrive in this rugged terrain. Alix has had the privilege of being mentored by Rangi Kipa, exhibiting with artists from Paemanu and participated on wānanga with Kauae Raro.

https://oxfordgallery.org.nz/exhibitions/