Create a Rei Niho (whale's tooth) pendant using traditional methods and modern machinery in this one day workshop.
Come and learn about the practices associated with Māori arts whilst creating a Pounamu Whale's Tooth taonga in this one day workshop. Using traditional methods and also modern machinery participants will get to create a Rei Niho (whale's tooth) pendant.
Expected learning outcomes
- Participants will gain a skill set of using light hand tools safely
- Participants will learn braiding and lashing techniques
- Participants will gain insight into traditional Maori myths and legends also pre-European carving techniques
In this workshop you will create your own beautiful piece of art that you can take home and treasure or give to a loved one as a special gift.
All materials are included within the course fee.
Rei niho Tohora or Rei Puta are pendants traditionally made from whales’ teeth. These taonga can be traced back to Eastern Polynesia and the first wave of ancient adventurers who landed in Aotearoa. These contemporary Pounamu whale's teeth represent the voyaging mavericks that travelled the Pacific and intrepidly explored new lands using ocean currents and star maps to cross the seas and discover the undiscovered lands of the Pacific.
What to bring
Your lunch. Tea and coffee are supplied. You will need to wear closed in shoes for safety, plus have long hair tied up and well back.
Information and logo sourced from the Selwyn Community Education website.
