Author: Magus

Strengthening Identity using Maori concepts and creativity program

Facilitator: Anita Vlasic

This 8 week program offers an opportunity to experience and explore  Māori concepts  utilizing creativity by an Arts Therapist. You will be guided through  concepts including Karakia-Prayer, Whakawhānaungatanga-Relationship building,  Tūrangawaewae-Belonging and kinship,   Whakapapa- Ancestral awareness   Kotahitanga: Individual strengths used collectively,      Pakiwaitara: Māori myths..  No prior knowledge or experience in Arts Therapy or Māori development is needed.

Teacher: Dee Petit

Wrap yourself with wearable art, nurture your soul with passion, embrace your spirit with a little zest, adding a sassy flair to your fashion. You will create a wool shawl, rug or wall hanging that is sewn by machine and immersed in boiling water, Creating a masterpiece right in front of your eyes!

Facilitator: Evelyn Davis

Make a wet felted storytelling mat (or hanging or table runner!) using merino wool, a variety of silks, woollen knitting yarns, pre-felts, viscose fabrics and as many wonderful embellishments as I can fit in my suitcases! No experience is required, only a love of playful experimentation with colour and pattern and texture. A great deal of fun!

Facilitator – Archana

Archana, is a chef with 15 years’ experience cooking in professional kitchens in India and New Zealand. She is classically trained in European cooking and have had the opportunity to learn other cuisines, including Mediterranean and Asian. The journey has been somewhat eclectic, ranging from 5-star hotels in India, to 3 hatted restaurants in New Zealand, with cafes, pubs and other fine-dining establishments in between. Archana loves cooking and eating all sorts of food and takes great pride in the food she prepares. Her food dishes vary from being mild and restrained to bold and intense. Archana loves to prepare food that looks deceivingly simple but has depths of flavour. I feel most fortunate to have settled in a region of New Zealand that is so bountiful, and I feel something of a duty to showcase this abundance in whatever small way I can. Like every responsible chef today I am working towards sustainable practice which includes sourcing of local and seasonal produce and minimising food waste. Over the years I have learnt that sharing my joy for cooking is paramount. I also believe sustainable practice includes our sharing knowledge about food growing and cooking techniques.

Facilitator: Jimmy Dale – https://www.drumtalk.co.nz/

Jimi Dale is leader of Tamani and has been teaching Drum and Dance classes and workshops throughout New Zealand since 1995. He has a great passion for bringing people together to celebrate African music and dance. For many years Jimi has also been bringing Africans to NZ to teach workshops and perform around the country Recently his passion has become the crossover of indigenous cultures in their understanding of life through ceremonial music, stories and dance.