STUDENT SHOWCASE

SORAYA McCONACHY

Art Photographer, Weaver
South Island, Aotearoa NZ

Meet Soraya who joined HSoMA to learn Taaniko and has gone on to learn kākahu and finesse her kete whakairo.

Soraya now sells her weaving and art photography. You can find out more about Soraya's story and her mahi on her website.

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DEMELZA CRAIG

Busy Mama, Weaver
Wainuiomata, Aotearoa NZ

Since this short film was made, Demelza's exquisitely woven kete whakairo and kete pikau have become sought after. Her work is sold at The Dowse art museum and on commission.

Demelza has also undertaken an internship at Te Papa and demonstrated weaving there. 

Yes. Demelza is one very busy mama!

MANAIA CARSWELL

Busy Mama, Weaver
Masterton, Aotearoa NZ

Manaia has four children, a lifestyle block and a passion for weaving.

In this interview, Manaia shares her weaving journey from beginner weaver to completing a korowai with the Hetet School of Māori Art.

Manaia has exhibited and now weaves on commission.

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ANNETTE van STEENWIJK

Retired,Weaver
Mangawhai, Aotearoa NZ

Annette emigrated from the Netherlands 23 years ago with her husband and three children.

"It was in my second year in New Zealand, at a Pacifica Event, that  my love for Raranga was ignited and resulted in a search for a night time class. It was however the Hetet School of Māori Art that gave me the opportunity (as a non Māori) to be professionally taught and fully immersed in the art of weaving. Learning to weave traditionally not only strengthened my families connection to the land but gave me the tools to look for my own contemporary style too; that I could stay true to who I am."

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