Find Calm, Creativity and Cultural Connection with Taaniko
"I am just so in love with Taaniko, it's like my addiction . . . I really love playing with colours and patterns"
Vicki Pollack - Aotearoa, New Zealand
Taaniko brings joy because . . .
Hetet School student Dara Dee weaving Taaniko
"I love that Taaniko is so portable. I can do it in the car.
I LOVE Taaniko!"
Leta Goodman-Jones - Native American Weaver, USA
If you're fascinated by Māori weaving, and keen to broaden your skills with expert tuition then you're in the right place.
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"This journey has been awesome.
I find Taaniko relaxing, refreshing and fulfilling."
Vicki Pollack - Aotearoa, New Zealand
The Joy of Taaniko online course
Konae woven by Dara Dee - a member of The Kete Club
Part 1:
An Introduction To Taaniko
✓ An overview of how Taaniko works and what you'll be weaving.
Konae woven by Dara Dee - a member of The Kete Club
Part 2:
About Materials
✓ Discover the types of materials most suitable to use for Taaniko (and widely available around the world).
Konae woven by Dara Dee - a member of The Kete Club
Part 3:
How To Cast On and Finish
✓ How to cast on and finish a Taaniko piece and everything in between.
Konae woven by Dara Dee - a member of The Kete Club
Part 4:
Correct Taaniko Technique
✓ How to weave Taaniko so that you get a high quality finish.
Konae woven by Dara Dee - a member of The Kete Club
Part 5:
Taaniko Patterns
✓ How to weave creative and unique patterns.
"I totally enjoyed the learning and the way the course was presented. I would thoroughly recommend to others.
My experience was excellent to say the least."
Sharon Hauraki - Aotearoa, New Zealand
Who will you learn with?
Vicki Pollack
Aotearoa - New Zealand
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"I was so grateful to be able to watch Veranoa as many times as I needed to.
This style of learning really suits me because I take a while to grasp new things, but once I have it, that's it! I've got it.
It was like hours of 1:1 tutorials :)
I have learnt so much from watching Veranoa demonstrate the art of Taaniko in the video lessons.
I feel I can now confidently weave a Taaniko piece from start to finish.
I absolutely love learning from Veranoa and feel excited to learn more... She is awesome."
"It's been absolutely wonderful...
I was always getting bits and pieces from everyone, but no one has that much time to go over every single detail like the many videos with Veranoa explaining in detail."
Creative Possibilities with Taaniko
Taaniko Purse woven by Hetet student - Dara Dee
Taaniko Bag Woven by Veranoa Hetet
'Poi E' - Poi Taaniko woven by Erenora Puketapu-Hetet
Woven by Erenora Puketapu-Hetet
Taaniko belts woven by Veranoa Hetet
Taaniko purse woven by Dara Dee
Frequently Asked Questions
What materials will I need?
You can use almost any type of thread.
Plant based threads like cotton and silk are the best.
Animal threads (like wool) tend have more stretch which makes it more difficult to weave taaniko.
Although it is not impossible and some people may prefer weaving taaniko with threads made from animal fibres.
Materials can be sourced around the world from most haberdasheries - online and offline.
Plant based threads like cotton and silk are the best.
Animal threads (like wool) tend have more stretch which makes it more difficult to weave taaniko.
Although it is not impossible and some people may prefer weaving taaniko with threads made from animal fibres.
Materials can be sourced around the world from most haberdasheries - online and offline.
Why do I only get 12 months to access the course?
The Taaniko technique can be learned within days.
With practise you can be competent within months.
In our experience, if we gave you longer then it is likely that you wouldn't actually go through the course - it would become one of those things that you would 'get around to one day'.
Our goal is to help you achieve your goal to and experience the joy, calm and creativity that Taaniko can bring.
With practise you can be competent within months.
In our experience, if we gave you longer then it is likely that you wouldn't actually go through the course - it would become one of those things that you would 'get around to one day'.
Our goal is to help you achieve your goal to and experience the joy, calm and creativity that Taaniko can bring.
I still have questions - who can I ask?
You can personally ask us any questions by email:
learn@hetetschoolofmaoriart.com
Our office hours are: Mon-Fri 10am to 4pm (our office is closed weekends and public holidays)
Our office hours are: Mon-Fri 10am to 4pm (our office is closed weekends and public holidays)
