CREATIVE PEARLS
With the world as your oyster, our community-led workshop programme Creative Pearls, gives Moana artists and knowledge-holders the opportunity to deliver their own workshop concept with support from Tautai.
Recent / Coming Up
Tapa Su’i (Tapa Embroidery Workshop)
Led by Jasmine Tuiā
Sat 15 March,
Sat 5 April, 2025
12pm – 3pm
Tautai, Level 1, 300 Karangahape Rd, Auckland 1010
Our first Creative Pearls programme for 2025 features Jasmine Tuiā, a talented tapa maker who uses embroidery to explore Sāmoan material culture and memory.
Tapa Su’i is more than just a workshop—it’s an opportunity to deepen your connection to siapo traditions in a supportive and educational space. Whether you’re new to tapa or already have knowledge of siapo, this hands-on session will nurture your passion and inspire you to continue the practice.
Through stitching and embroidery, you’ll explore Siapo Mamanu, learn key siapo terminology, and gain insight into its cultural significance.
Suitable for ages 12 and up.
Spaces are limited. Please register to secure your spot.
About Jasmine Tuiā
Jasmine Tuiā (b. 1997), Apia Sāmoa is a tapa maker who uses embroidery to think about Sāmoan material culture and memory. From the villages of Matautu Lefaga, Falefa Anoama’a and Malifa Sāmoa, Jasmine explores her familial connections to these places through Sāmoan storytelling techniques and her siapo practice. Her work passions revolve around community arts access and facilitation.
Past Workshops
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From My Lips To Yours: Exploring Poetry Through The Lens of Reciprocity.
Led by Dani Kionasina
From My Lips To Yours: Exploring Poetry Through The Lens of Reciprocity was a free poetry workshop in collaboration with KBA’s Art Late.
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Writing, Pitching & Funding: The Trinity of Being an Artist in the 21st Century
Zech Soakai
This was a free full-day workshop that explored the art of writing—whether for personal expression, community engagement, or securing funding. Led by the talented writer and poet, Zech Soakai, this was an invaluable opportunity for Tagata-Moana practitioners to deepen their skills and navigate the world of arts funding with confidence.
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‘Āpi’i Raranga Kete (Basket Weaving)
Teokotā’i Paitai
‘Āpi’i Raranga Kete was a free, fully booked 2-day workshop designed for participants to learn how to make, complete and take home their very own kete. The workshop was led by experienced Moana creative, Teokotā’i Paitai.