October 2017
Naoko Watson, Master Weaver worked on the Taniko border over the month of October.
Helen Lal, from Auckland did a little weaving on the tukutuku panel while her sister, Beatrix was visiting her.
Helen's son Keri Lal, on right being shown how to weave on one of the mini frames by his Aunty.
Beatrix Scott from Dunedin weaves a few rows with the help of master weaver, Naoko Watson.
November 2017
Students from BLENNZ Auckland (Blind and Low Vision Education Network New Zealand) visited us again and were thrilled to learn we had started a new tapestry project. Some of the students had worked on the first community project and excited they had photos in the book made for sale.
Students from BLENNZ Auckland (Blind and Low Vision Education Network New Zealand) visited us again and were thrilled to learn we had started a new tapestry project. Some of the students had worked on the first community project and excited they had photos in the book made for sale.
Leilu and David Boyd (below) using their hands to feel the tapestry.
Naoko helped David to "see" through his hands so he could try weaving.
Lorna Coker weaving with the help of Naoko.
Thanks for calling in to The Bach, BLENNZ - we hope to see you again soon!
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Briar Wright, from Auckland was very happy to try weaving.
It was her first time and she really enjoyed the opportunity to try weaving.
December 2017
Weaving the "grass" and the whare "path"
Helen and Katherine Rutter from hristchurch enjoyed their time weaving while up visiting the North.
Katherine, 14 years old sung as she worked and said weaving was a very peaceful and relaxing craft.
Weaving the "water" with a mixture of teals and blues.
...and that's me, Julia your tapestry blogger and social media person working on weaving the water.
Thank you for stopping by to check on our tapestry progress!
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