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We make learning Māori Weaving accessible for students living in the remotest parts of Aotearoa and the world.  Our mission is to share the love of Raranga, Taaniko and Whatu Kākahu and  inspire creative passion, cultural connection and calm.
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We offer proven online courses that will have you weaving in a day!

We’ve been weaving and teaching weaving for generations. 
By choosing us you are opting for training you can trust and a community that will support you from start to finish.

Easy Learning Platform

You can access our world-class virtual classroom via our website or get our free mobile app and, once you've downloaded the lessons, you can re-watch them without wifi, wherever you are in the world.

An Outstanding Learning Experience

Comprehensive courses with easy to follow lessons taught in simple step-by-step videos with captions that you can access 24/7 and replay as often as you like 

Expert Tuition 

Proven online courses with one of the world's most renowned teachers and practitioners of Māori weaving in the 21st century.
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Dara Barton, student with the Hetet School of Māori Art taking a quiet break with Taaniko 

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Manaia Carswell, graduate student with the Hetet School of Māori Art weaving a korowai.

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Dara Barton enjoying weaving a Kete
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Our vision

Raranga, Taaniko and Whatu Kākahu - Part Of Everyday Life!
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Pictured: Soraya McConachy and daughter Dara weaving together at night.

Ara - Learning Paths

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Raranga

Discover the excitement of Māori Basketry
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Taaniko

Find calm and creativity with this traditional technique akin to Twining.
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Whatu Kākahu

Weave Kākahu that your whānau will treasure for generations to come

Meet our team

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Veranoa Hetet

Kaiaiko - weaving teacher
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Lillian Hetet Owen

KAIARAHI - STUDENT SUCCESS!
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Sophie Owen

KAIMAHI - Admin & Accounts
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