Matariki Creative Community Day 2011: Sunday 3rd July, 9.30am
Tena Koe. Welcome to our Matariki Maori New Year Celebrations!
“Matariki. Ko ngaa whatu tuariki. Ko koia te ara tuu o te aatea. Ka puumau te toamairangi aa kura.” [Te Awhimate Tawhai & Honor Ross]
Last year parents of the school initiated the Matariki Creative Community Day event to celebrate Matariki, the Maori New Year, as well as act as a fundraiser for the newly established Upper School.
The day really touched a chord with participants and was loved by both young and old - a truly magical day of creativity, learning, food and performance inspired by the star cluster Matariki which appears in the pre-dawn sky in early June and heralds the Maori New Year.
Buoyed by the enthusiastic response, Titirangi Rudolf Steiner School is hosting the Matariki Creative Community Day again this year on Sunday 3rd July.
In keeping with the tradition begun last year, the main focus will be the offering of a wide variety of workshops that creatively express what Matariki reminds us of – the deeply nurturing soul connection between the Starry Heavens, Man and the Earth.
There are workshops suitable for adults and children. They run in two series, morning and afternoon and are 1 ½ hours long. See workshop details below.
A crèche will also be available, so the whole family can participate.
Workshops cost $5 for children 10 years and under; $10 for students 11+ years; and $15 for adults.
The official welcome begins at 10am with a presentation of Deidre Nehua’s poem “Matariki - The Navigator” by the school’s Class 10 (Year 11) students.
After the first workshop series family and friends can come together again at the Café which will be serving hot hangi, nourishing food, drinks, and home baking.
Also over the lunch period the Art Auction will take place - this year with a celebrity auctioneer -and features a broad range of beautiful Matariki inspired art and craft work by talented local artists.
The day ends with a special treat – a complimentary Matariki play performed by some well known and local actors - something for the whole family to enjoy.
Final registration is from 9.30-10am on the day, however, pre-registration for the Workshops and Crèche is strongly recommended as popular workshops were fully booked before final registration last year.
Creche costs $5 per child per session. Creche sessions run the same times as the workshops 10.30am-midday; and 1.30-3pm. They are held by a Kindergartener and helpers.
All proceeds support the Titirangi Rudolf Steiner Upper School.
Event Programme
9.30am Final Registration
10am Welcome in the School Hall.
Class 10’s presentation of Deidre Nehua’s poem “Matariki – The Navigator”
10.30am Morning Workshops commence
12.00pm Lunch for sale – Hangi, Home Baking & Winter Warming Food and Drink
1.00pm Matariki Art Auction – under the Hammer – Going, Going ... Gone!
1.30pm Afternoon Workshops commence
3.00pm Workshops conclude – make your way back to the Hall
3.15pm Community Singing of our Matariki Waiata
3.30pm Presentation of a Matariki Play
4.00pm Close of Day
Online Registrations are now closed - please register at the school office on Friday, or at the registration desk from 9.15am on Sunday 3rd July.
Matariki 2011 Workshop
MORNING
Koauau Flute Making with Audie Beazley – Ages 10+
Learn how to make a traditional Maori Flute. Enjoy adding surface patterns and then learn how to play it! We will be providing bamboo for you to work with, however you are welcome to bring your own special piece of wood or bone. Dimensions should be around 150mm long and have a 16-18mm hole through it.
Audie is a Maori artist who carves with natural resources such as stone, jade, wood and bone. He utilises traditional tikanga processes to create semi traditional, semi contemporary taonga. You can view his work at www.intuitiveart.co.nz
Harakeke / Flax Weaving with Olivia James – Ages 7+
This morning we will practise making harakeke Flowers….
I have always had a passion for working with Harakeke / NZ Flax. While completing my Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Maori Studies at the University of Auckland, I was a part of several Maori knowledge recovery papers ('Te Kete Aronui' and ‘Te Whare Pora'), under the guidance of amazing tutors.
Within this workshop Tikanga Maori (cultual customs and practice) surrounding the cultivation and handling of harakeke will also be shared. Kia ora’. Olivia James.
Matariki Felted Star Mobile – Ages 9+ (children under 9 can attend with an adult)
Get creative and come along and join Netti and Jo to make a decorative star mobile to celebrate Matartiki using coloured felt, sea shells etc.
There is an additional charge of $5 for materials for the workshop. You will be taking home a gorgeous felt star mobile.
Adults at children prices! No charge for adults accompanying their children unless you would like to make a mobile each there will just be an extra materials charge to cover this.
Storytelling, Waiata and Poi with Pia Harre and Candle Dipping - Ages 6 - 10
Nau mai haere mai ki whakarongo he kōrero pūrākau tēnei mo Matariki.
Nga mihi nui ki a koutou, ko Pia Harré tōku ingoa, no Maniapoto ahau.
I look forward to sharing this lovely story with you.
No reira, tena koutou katoa.
Pia Harre
We will also learn waiata and we have a handmade and hand-dyed silk poi for you to take home!
While you’re here dip your own candle and decorate a candle holder – magic!
There is an extra $2 charge for materials for this workshop.
Basket Weaving - Ages 6 - 12
Learn the basic technique of weaving with cane. Starting with a round or oval wooden base you are weaving your own little basket which could be used as a pencil stand, tray, paper waste basket or anything you fancy. Finishing with a nice edge you now have created a lovely present for yourself or for others. There is an additional charge of $5 for materials for this workshop.
Matariki Origami Star Mobiles – Ages 12+
Make a three-dimensional Star by folding four paper strips. If you manage to make all seven stars you can then turn them into your own Matariki star constellation for hanging at home.
Bagel Baking with Itai – Ages 12 - Adults
Where you can have the bagel and eat it too! Come and learn how to make your own bagels.Ingredients provided. Information and explanation about sourdough breads will also be offered. Those who are interested can purchase their sourdough starters.
Meditative Clay Modelling with Isabelle Krauskopf - Adults
Winter is the perfect time for contemplation - an opportunity to go deep within yourself and work with your inner life.
In this workshop we will experience these rhythms of the inner and the outer. With earth as our tool, we will discover how, by connecting within, we can open a space to connect with the outer world with renewed strength.
Isabelle is a german born artist. She has many years experience as a Graphic Artist in Germany, Egypt and NZ. She was fortunate to attend the Academia Di Santa Maria in Italy for further training in stone and marble sculpture. Her own schooling was through the Waldorf system and she continues to be involved in anthroposophical initiatives while raising three children.
Felted Winter Wall Hanging with Liudmila Padukova - Adults
Working with felt is one of the oldest handcrafts. Hats and mittens, coats and boots, rugs and wall hangings were made from sheep wool worldwide. I discovered felting about three years ago and for me the sheep wool is one of the most attractive material for handwork.
In our workshop we will make a small felted and decorated wall hanging using the traditional method of soap and hot water. I welcome the opportunity to share my skills with everybody who wishes to touch this wonderful craft of feltmaking.
There is no charge for materials for this workshop. Instead all felted work created will be gifted to the Art Auction for fundraising and that everyone may see what beautiful creations that can be achieved with this craft - even for beginners.
AFTERNOON
Harakeke / Flax Weaving with Moana O’Sullivan – Ages 9+
Envelop yourself in one of Aotearoa's magical myths as a story of Matariki unfolds gently around you. Within this space you will then create your own Matariki Mobile using our native harakeke to form “The Seven Sisters”. During this workshop Tikanga Maori (cultual customs and practice) surrounding the cultivation and handling of harakeke will also be shared.
Poi Making with Joyce Kirk - Ages 7+
Enjoy learning to make a pair of simple pois, using basic materials. Then we will show you how to use them with a waiata [song] to learn. There is an additional charge of $2 for materials for this workshop.
Matariki Marionette Making – Ages 10+
Make your own Matariki Marionette. A silk marionette, representing one of the seven sisters, makes a beautiful Matariki decoration or puppet show character. Cost for this workshop is $15 each for children, students and adults and includes all materials.
Kits to take home and make will also be available to buy at $10 each.
Traditional Maori Healing Demonstration with Audie Beazley - Adults
Romi-romi originates from the centuries old Waananga Lore of traditional healing.
It utilises a holistic approach to restoring wellness of the mind, body, spirit and emotional being. Techniques include body alignment and manipulation; triggering pressure points to assist the body to heal itself and deep tissue massage.
This workshop will include demonstration, discussion and interactive exercises.
Matariki Origami Star Mobiles – Ages 12+
Make a three-dimensional Star by folding four paper strips. If you manage to make all seven stars you can then turn them into your own Matariki star constellation for hanging at home.
Basket Weaving - Ages 6 - 12
Learn the basic technique of weaving with cane. Starting with a round or oval wooden base you are weaving your own little basket which could be used as a pencil stand, tray, paper waste basket or anything you fancy. Finishing with a nice edge you now have created a lovely present for yourself or for others. There is an additional charge of $5 for materials for this workshop.
Spinning with Liudmila Padukova - Adults
Any one who has ever tried spinning will tell you it gives you very special feelings – calm for the mind and peace for the soul. Join me to experience this ancient handcraft with the help of different types of beautiful, wooden spinning wheels… Additional charge of $3 for materials.
“Of Star and Flower” Biodynamic Gardening with Lis Alington - Adults
This presentation will help us understand the moon rhythms that affect all living forms and learn about how to work with the rhythms in our gardens.
Lis Alington has worked with the science and practice of biodynamics for nearly 30 years. She studied biodynamics in the UK after having completed a degree in Agricultural Science at Lincoln University and worked for MAF. She has raised two sons, taught at Taruna College, made medicines for Weleda, worked extensively for the development of Biodynamics in NZ and has recently moved to Auckland where she is editor of Earth Matters - a new journal that aspires to unite our heads, hearts and hands in service to Earth and humanity. www.earthmatters.co.nz
Guitar / Rhythm Section with Lance McNicoll – Ages 12+
If you have basic guitar skills and want to explore guitar as part of a rhythm section / band then this workshop might be for you…
I can offer some practical tips about locking in with the bass and drums whilst still looking menacing and getting your hair over your face!!
My background is 35 years performing and recording around the pacific basin with the likes of Mahina Tocker, Mahia Blackmore, Murray McNabb, Frank Gibson etc.
We will have drums and bass at the workshop as well as several guitars – feel free to bring your own guitar and amp if you wish.
String Games and Candle Dipping – Ages 7 - 10
You will learn how to make pictures with a length of string…………just like people did around the fire in those days long ago. Although Matariki is normally associated with the seven stars of the Pleiades, we will teach you how to make a four star picture accompanied by a rhyming verse to help you remember the sequence of the moves as you go through it.
I will provide the strings and you will receive a copy of the verse as well as a visual diagram to the moves. That way you will be able to practise and teach others.
We will also do a couple of little tricky short playful moves before we start. Fun, easy, supported and proceeding step by step and going over it again and again. Those who get the hang of it first will be able to strengthen their skills by supporting the others in the class.
While you’re here dip your own candle and decorate a candle holder – magic!
There is an extra $2 charge for materials for this workshop.
Ukelele with Stewart Allan - Ages 7+
A fun workshop with Music Teacher Stewart learning and developing ukelele skills.
