Rongoā Balm Workshop

Join Nettie Black for an extended Rongoā Balms workshop in the lead up to Matariki celebrations. Take a dive into this special mātauranga Maori workshop! Now with four hours, you'll have more time to absorb Nettie's wealth of knowledge and to experiment with and craft your balms.

Nettie will guide you through karakira and tikanga for harvesting your kawakawa. In her workshop you will learn how to make beautiful balms for your first aid kit and for family care, using native plants. You'll also learn about simple methods and tools for infusing medicinal plants with oil as well as their benefits.

Saturday, 15th June

10am - 2pm

The Creative Campus

$85

All materials provided. Bring a note pad and pen. You'll want to take notes!

Nettie has been a tutor in many different disciplines over the years: plant regeneration, pest control flora and fauna, rocking, sea kayak, rafting, orienteering, river kayaking, tramping, deep sea caving, sea trawler mahi, managing backpackers, raising sea chickens, duck surveying and tagging. She has a deep appreciation for nature and is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to native plants and their medicinal properties and purposes.

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If this workshop is sold out, click HERE to be added to the waitlist.