Indigenous Weavers Invitational 2010
International Symposium
| Date | Venue | City | Country | Duration |
| 9:00am, Fri 8 Jan 2010 | Te Wananga o Aotearoa | Rotorua | NZ | 5 days |
Te Roopu Raranga Whatu o Aotearoa - Maori Weavers of New Zealand invites you to register for the upcoming "Indigenous Weavers Invitational - weaving symposium”, January 8 – 13; 2010. This will be a world gathering of weavers’ expert in traditional and contemporary weaving.
This event is estimated to attract at least 150 weavers and international speakers to explore techniques and concepts of weaving through forum presentations, exhibition, practical workshops as well as excursions to iconic landscapes that contribute to narratives in the fibre arts and viewing archival film footage.
The focus of this symposium is the retention of cultural knowledge and the use of educational tools and processes for conserving natural weaving resources for future generations.
With our sponsorship partners Te Wananga o Aotearoa, First Sovereign Trust, Rotorua Energy Trust and Ngā Pae o Te Māramatanga we will be showcasing some of the gifted, emerging and established contemporary fibre artists.
$350 for early bird registrations up until 15 November 2009 and $450 after that. Dailey rates are $50 per day, maximum 2 days and are valid from 8.30am until 4pm. This includes the midday meal but no accommodation. All prices include GST.
This includes a conference pack, meals for the duration of the Symposium and marae accommodation.
**Speakers include:**
Miyoko Kawahito, Japan – Indigo dyeing and the fibre arts.
Audrey Armstrong, Alaska – Fish skin sculpting and traditional regalia.
Tina Kuckkahn, USA - Establishing relationships and the retention of cultural knowledge.
Mata Smith, Niue - Sustainability and resources.
Christina Wirihana, Rotorua – Deputy Chairperson, Contributing to the Retention of Cultural knowledge .
Edna Pahewa, Rotorua Chairperson-History of Te Roopu Raranga Whatu o Aotearoa.
Donna Campbell, Hamilton – Contemporary issues and wearable art .
Please click her for the programme and registration forms http://www.maoriart.org.nz/about/committees/te_roopu or contact kate on 04 801 7914 kate@maoriart.org.nz
Please note that this is an alcohol free event.
We look forward to hearing from you!
We would also like to thank our sponsors, partners and funders who made this event possible:
Creative New Zealand
First Sovereign Trust
Nga Pae o Te Maramatanga
Rotorua Arts Village
Rotorua Energy Trust
Te Puia
Te Puni Kokiri
Te Wananga o Aotearoa
Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi
Toi Maori Aotearoa