CREATIVE PEARLS

With the world as your oyster, our community-led workshop programme Creative Pearls, gives Moana artists and knowledge-holders the opportunity to deliver their own workshop concept with support from Tautai.

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Past Workshops

  • Poetry Workshop

    Dani Kionasina

    Through talanoa, creativity, and community building, Dani offered a welcoming space for writers of all levels.

  • Tapa Su'i

    Jasmine Tuia

    Through stitching and embroidery, participants explored Siapo Mamanu, learnt key siapo terminology, and gained insight into its cultural significance.

  • From My Lips To Yours: Exploring Poetry Through The Lens of Reciprocity.  

    Dani Kionasina

    From My Lips To Yours: Exploring Poetry Through The Lens of Reciprocity was a free poetry workshop in collaboration with KBA’s Art Late.

  • Writing, Pitching & Funding: The Trinity of Being an Artist in the 21st Century

    Zech Soakai

    This was a free full-day workshop that explored the art of writing—whether for personal expression, community engagement, or securing funding. Led by the talented writer and poet, Zech Soakai, this was an invaluable opportunity for Tagata-Moana practitioners to deepen their skills and navigate the world of arts funding with confidence.

  • Installation view of 'lean into the pain' by Anonymouz

    ‘Āpi’i Raranga Kete (Basket Weaving)

    Teokotā’i Paitai

    ‘Āpi’i Raranga Kete was a free, fully booked 2-day workshop designed for participants to learn how to make, complete and take home their very own kete. The workshop was led by experienced Moana creative, Teokotā’i Paitai.