Wreath (Ōtepoti)

27th October, 3pm-5pm.

Join us for this seasonal wreath-making workshop and learn how to create a strong and beautiful twine from tī kōuka, which is then transformed into a wreath. Adorned with a selection of locally foraged leaves and flowers that are particular to the time of year, these wreaths look stunning on a door or table top, or as a festive, celebratory, or commemorative feature in the home. 

Please note:

• Expect to get covered in tī kōuka.

• Please wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes, and bring work gloves if you have some, and some scissors.

• This workshop is for adults. 

Workshops will be held at the O Block Hub at Dunedin School of Art Otago Polytechnic on Anzac Ave (entrance beside the Anzac Ave Bridge, parking is available in Minerva street opposite). More detailed information will be provided prior to the workshop.

Craftsperson

Based in Mohua Golden Bay, Gemma Stratton works predominantly as a brush maker. She majored in sculpture at the University of Canterbury’s School of Fine Arts where her practice focused on making tools and devices to assist her colleagues with their work. She weaves her long-held dedication to resourcefulness into everything she does. Gemma is teaching hand brush, pencil brush, whisk brush, and wreath-making.