Creative Therapy groups
If you would like to be referred for multiple programmes provided by Te Waharoa and any of our Adventure-based learning groups, please list them in our referral form.
TOI HEI MANAAKI
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13+ years old
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Running during school terms (1-4)
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Duration: 6-8 weeks
The Toi Carving Programme provides whānau with a platform to explore their cultural identity through artistic expression.
Participants learn traditional Māori carving techniques using mediums such as bone, wood, and stone while engaging with Mātauranga Māori elements like Te Reo Māori, Karakia, and Waiata.
The programme fosters Tuakana-teina relationships as participants collaborate and mentor each other in the creative process.
Te Toi Raranga
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16+ years old
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Running during school terms (1-4)
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Duration: 6-8 weeks
Te Toi Raranga Programme offers whānau a platform to explore their cultural identity through artistic expression.
Participants learn traditional Māori weaving techniques using materials such as harakeke, mussel shells, and pounamu.
They also engage with Mātauranga Māori elements like Te Reo Māori, Karakia, Pūrākau, and Waiata. Tuakana-teina relationships are nurtured as participants collaborate and mentor each other.
Please note: This is an Interest-led programme, and will run depending on the number enrolments each term.
TOI ORA
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Rangatahi ‘Youth’ Group 13-16+ years
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Pakeke ‘Adult’ Group 17+ years
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Running during school terms (1-4)
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Duration: 6-8 weeks
Toi Ora, is a Kaupapa Māori Art Program which explores Drawing, Painting, Spraypainting, Collage, Printmaking, Gallery Visits, Toi History and Guest Speakers. Embedded within its kaupapa are Matauranga Toi, Te Reo Māori, Tikanga, and Karakia.
Is Toi Ora for you? A passion for Art is all you need for a start! Toi Ora is designed to boost your confidence in creating artworks, build on existing skills and techniques, teach cost-effective ways of making art and encourage social connection with others.
