Getting our Hands Dirty

This week in class we had an ‘arts intensive’. From lunchtime to 4:30 we learned how to make a Maori musical instrument called puoro. 

To successfully create the puoro we needed to listen carefully and watch demonstrations that Whaea Ra gave to us. 

When crafted correctly, the clay sphere is able to produce a unique, calming sound. Tumu and Taitokerau both found the technique second nature;  others had to persevere to play the puoro. 

Here are some photos. Soon students will post their instructions on how to make a puoro to their blogs.