The Māori Weaving Experience
Start your Māori weaving journey with Veranoa Hetet step-by-step
Descended from a long line of Māori weavers in her whānau, Veranoa learned from her mother Erenora Puketapu-Hetet
Veranoa has taught hundreds of people to weave, in person, over the course of 35 years and has taught thousands online since 2015.
Veranoa creates daily, weaving from her home studio in Waiwhetu and teaching a new generation of weavers online
FAQs
Are there any material or equipment costs?
No, as long as you have a good pair of scissors, an old kitchen knife and a sharp knife such as a stanley knife.
Do I need to have harakeke - NZ Flax?
No. There are many recyclable materials you can use or other plant leaves you can try weaving with.
Do I have to be online at a certain time each day?
No, you can view the content in our virtual classrom/studio 247 - whenever it suits you.
Do I have to be Māori to join?
No. All who are respectful of our weaving traditons and terms of use are welcome to join.
