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.
(Image credit: Ashley Emiko)