Mermaid Weaving - Port Chalmers and Dunedin Public Library

Weaving a small sea being, a mermaid from a ti kōuka leaf is a reminder of our connection to the environment and the weather.

This workshop enables participants to make a mermaid woven from a ti kōuka leaf. Ti kōuka leaves are known for their toughness (not good for mowers) and water resistance making them valuable for certain woven items.

The ti kōuka leaves have a form reminiscent of a sea creature’s tail and streamlined body.

Mermaids and other semi-human beings of the sea are known across a wide range of cultures and there are tales of the bad weather and other misfortunes that come from disrespecting these beings.

Designed for adults and children (10+ years)

Cost: $20/person (10 places/workshop)

Dunedin Public Library: https://www.wilddunedin.nz/events-2024/mermaid-weaving
Port Chalmers: https://www.wilddunedin.nz/events-2024/mermaid-weaving-at-port-chalmers