Pepeha Crown Making Drop-in Workshop with Maungarongo Te Kawa
Saturday 14 March 2026 at 1:00PM
The Dowse Art Museum
Event Description
Ko Pohautea te maunga,
Ko Waiapu te awa,
Te Whanau a Hineauta,
Te Whānau a Pokai nga hapu.
Everyone is royal. Everyone is beautiful. Everyone is extraordinary.
Crowns are magic. They are for celebration, for remembrance, for aroha. In this joyful, hands-on workshop, you’ll be at the centre of your own story. Together we’ll explore creative ways to express your pepeha — your maunga, your awa, your stars, your whānau and beloved ones — all woven into a wearable taonga.
Matua Ron has been creating joyful clothing and art for over 40 years. His very first exhibition, Bitter and Twisted (1992), was held at The Dowse, and now his quilt Hinatore is currently featured upstairs in Softy — a beautiful continuation of his creative journey with the gallery.
Creating a welcoming space for all ages and skill levels to come together and make crowns in joy.
All materials are provided — fabric, card, sparkly old clothes and new fabrics, glitter foam, bling, stick-on gems, and anything that shines. We’ll use hand sewing, glue guns, stickering, and more. Feel free to bring your own special materials , photos , magazines to collage.
Come celebrate who you are.
Come claim your crown. 👑
When
1:00PM - 3:00PM
Saturday 14 March 2026
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The Dowse Art Museum
45 Laings Road
Lower Hutt
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There's no need to book your place for this event. Just meet us at The Dowse Art Museum.
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