Kia ora, I'm Nina Paaka, kairaranga (weaver), part time tutor in Raranga for beginner and intermediate stages at Tawa College Community Education. My passion is creating beautiful taonga with traditional & contemporary materials.
I am passionate about weaving, creating and exploring the art of Raranga and love to share this with many like minded people.
I teach at Tawa College Community Education Raranga for beginners and Raranga for intermediate learners. Please see the website for more details at www.tawacomed.co.nz - Raranga.
I am Currently in my last year of my Bachelor of Maori Art degree at Te Wananga o Aotearoa ki Papaoiea.
I weave a range of commission pieces, some of which include Wahakura, Kete Whakairo, Whiri kete, Kete kupenga Tátua, Pótae, Putiputi, Traditional & Contemporary Kákáhu, Wall hangings and more. If you are interested in any of the above please inquire via Private Message.
Nga mihi, Nina Paaka @ Atawhai Raranga
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