We always have lots of exciting projects coming up. Come along and join us!
Short Courses Hosted By AKO
Have a look at the short courses we are about to run.
If you are interested in attending any courses, you MUST register
Spots are limited, only 10-12 per class. Let us know your first pick, and then a second pick
The courses do have a small cost. You will need you to pay in full within a week prior to the course.
(If the cost is a hinderance to you doing any of these courses, please let us know.)
Badge of Honour Workshop
March 26th, 27th. Badge of Honour Workshop using found materials with Arana Horncy. $20 total.
Work with this renown Tai Tokerau jeweller to make a treasure to honour achievements for whanau/friends/ourselves. This will be a fun, funky and hands on weekend and you’ll learn some basic jewellery skills.
Uku- Ceramics- With Davina Duke
Uku- Ceramics- With Davina Duke
March 12, 19, 26 and April 2, 4x SATURDAYS in a row. Getting muddy and learning some clay basics. $40 total.
Painting on canvas and Mural Making with Theresa Reihana
March 5, 6 & March 12, 13 painting on canvas with Theresa Reihana $40 total
April 2, 3 & April 9,10 mural making with Theresa Reihana $40 total
$80 Total for 4 weekend workshops with this master of paint.
Preference will be given to those who can do all 4 weekends.
Taonga Puoro with Nopera Pikari
March 1-4. Taonga Puoro with Nopera Pikari $50 total
4x 5 hour days working to make different taonga puoro, and to learn the karakia and waiata to accompany them. Finishing the learning with playing the instruments together in a bush setting.
Muka with Mandy Sunlight
Feb 25th, 26th. 10am- 3pm. Muka with Mandy Sunlight- $20 total
Basic muka skills over both days. The goal is to learn extraction and miro. Then make a "Kuta" or muka neck piece to gift to tohunga in Ahipara who gift them to people recovering from meth use.
Hapori Day
This is our 4th Hapori day- it's a day where anyone brings whatever they like to share, swap and trade. Think seeds, plants, all those tomatoes and plums you’re struggling with, old clothes, kombucha bugs,…... anything.
This is a free community sharing day that we’d love to see grow into a great resource for our community.
We would love to see a repair cafe attached to it eventually.
So…even if you don’t have anything to share, come and have a look!
If you are interested in attending any short courses run by Ako, you MUST register.
Past events
Hokianga Community Educational Trust have been involved in many exciting projects in the past, have a look through our images and read about the events we already have under our belts!
