STAR Mana Wahine/Harakeke (Weaving)

  • Flexi
  • Level 2
  • $10.00 per hour per student

Qualification overview

This course is designed for students who wish to learn about Mana Wahine and the traditional art of Māori weaving.  Students will learn the various responsibilities that people have within the Māori culture and the roles that each person plays.  There is a focus on empowering women and giving them structure within their culture.  Students will also gain a practical understanding of traditional Raranga Harakeke art (weaving). 

This course can either be offered at the WITT New Plymouth Campus or held at a particular school if there are 10 students or more.   Please contact WITT if you would like this course to be run at your school. 

 

Unit Std Term Start Date End Date Day Time Weeks Fee per Hour/Student
18689 & 7873 2 23 Apr 22 Jun Flexi Flexi 9 $10.00
18689 & 7873 3 16 Jul 14 Sep Flexi Flexi 9 $10.00

 

Unit Title Level Credit Version
18689 Raranga: Whakamārama i ngā tikanga a te Whare Pora 1 4 3
7873 Produce muka 2 4 4

A minimum of 10 students are required to run this course.

For more detailed course information, please download the Information Sheet below:

Mana Wahine/Harakeke Information Sheet

To register for a STAR course please contact your school STAR co-ordinator or contact WITT at:

06 757 3100 ext 8977 or v.andrews@witt.ac.nz

 

Further study options

Any of WITT's Māori Language or Performing Arts Programmes