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Revisiting Siapo
Description
Florence Ulutunu is a multidisciplinary artist of Sāmoan decent, her heritage connecting her to the villages of Si’umu, Sāmusu, Sātupa’itea and Faleū. Her current work focuses on the revival of siapo making and exploring the relationship between practice and identity.
This workshop will explore these themes of making and identity from both individual perspectives but also through collaborative learning. Be introduced to the histories and narratives around siapo, its use, its significance, promoting the community empowerment from the transfer of generational knowledge. You will be guided through the step-by-step processes involved in making it, creating your own to take home.
What you will learn
- You will be guided through the step-by-step processes involved in making it, creating your own to take home.
What you will get
- This workshop will explore these themes of making and identity from both individual perspectives but also through collaborative learning.
What to bring
- EVERYTHING is provided : )
What to wear
Comfortable clothes.
Appropriate for
16+ years old
The Corban Estate Arts Centre is located in Henderson, West Auckland.
We’re home to artist studios, our very own cafe, art classes for adults, youth and children, and an ever-changing programme of exhibitions and events.
Set within park-like grounds amongst historic winery buildings. Open Monday to Saturday, entry is free, everybody’s welcome.
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Your Teacher
Florence Ulutunu is a multidisciplinary artist of Sāmoan decent, her heritage connecting her to the villages of Si’umu, Sāmusu, Sātupa’itea and Faleū. Her current work focuses on the revival of siapo making and exploring the relationship between practice and identity.
Corban Estate Arts Centre has an average rating of 4.9 for their other classes.
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ADULTS, YOUTH AND CHILDREN’S CLASSES/WORKSHOPS ENROLMENT POLICY
- A deposit is required to secure your place and payment must be made in full to confirm your booking.
- Cancellation by Corban Estate Arts Centre entitles the participant to a FULL REFUND.
- Cancellation by participant up until 7 days before the workshop commences results in a transfer where possible OR full credit to be used within 6 months of cancellation date OR a full refund MINUS a 10% admin & booking fee.
- Cancellation by participant within 7 days of the workshop commencement date results in a transfer where possible OR full credit to be used within 6 months of cancellation date OR a full refund MINUS a 30% admin & booking fee.
- Cancellation by participant on or after the workshop commencement date results in NO refund given.