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Harakeke Fibre Gathering and Exploration

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Dates

  • Sat 12 Apr 2025, 8:45am–1:00pm

Restrictions

R15

As part of the exhibition ONEPŪ - shifting sands / shifting time, artist Michelle Mayn presents;

Date: Saturday 12 April 9am – 10am (meeting at the main entrance at 8:45am)
Location: Auckland Botanic Gardens, Pa Harakeke (Harakeke plantation)
Participants have the option to meet before the harakeke fibre workshop to harvest their own flax, to use during the workshop back at Franklin Arts Centre.

THEN

Date: Saturday 12 April 11am – 1pm
Location: Wētā Room, Franklin Arts Centre
Michelle Mayn will then lead a hands-on harakeke fibre workshop. Exploring the textile methods of binding, knotting and cordage making using muka (processed harakeke fibres). All materials provided.

Please contact the gallery for more information by emailing: franklinartscentre@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz or by phoning: 09 238 8899

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