Activities in the Abel Tasman region
Native Plant Weaving
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Sally Austin is an extremely talented and highly regarded artist who lives 5 minutes from Edenhouse. Her fine craftsmanship has been exhibited throughout the country and she undertakes private commissions. Her work is strongly influenced and inspired by the teachings of famed Maori weavers, Erenora Puketapu-Hetet and Christina Hurihua Wirihana.
Sally’s lifelong passion for creativity and gardening has culminated in her work with plant fibres. She utilises traditional Maori weaving techniques to create a range of art forms, mostly with native plant materials such as Flax and Lacebark.
Sally exhibits her work and imparts her vast knowledge to our guests. These relaxed and informative interludes take place, for those who are interested, over drinks prior to dinner.
These sessions are extremely popular and Sally also conducts personalised workshops at Edenhouse. The time can vary from a few hours to a full day and gives guests the opportunity to create their own artwork, from ornamental flowers to baskets.
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Sally Austin is an extremely talented and highly regarded artist who lives 5 minutes from Edenhouse. Her fine craftsmanship has been exhibited throughout the country and she undertakes private commissions. Her work is strongly influenced and inspired by the teachings of famed Maori weavers, Erenora Puketapu-Hetet and Christina Hurihua Wirihana.
Sally’s lifelong passion for creativity and gardening has culminated in her work with plant fibres. She utilises traditional Maori weaving techniques to create a range of art forms, mostly with native plant materials such as Flax and Lacebark.
Sally exhibits her work and imparts her vast knowledge to our guests. These relaxed and informative interludes take place, for those who are interested, over drinks prior to dinner.
These sessions are extremely popular and Sally also conducts personalised workshops at Edenhouse. The time can vary from a few hours to a full day and gives guests the opportunity to create their own artwork, from ornamental flowers to baskets.
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