National Services Te Paerangi (NSTP) of the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa (Te Papa) is running the workshop, in partnership with local iwi, that will show participants how to copy tupuna/whänau photographs, and how to care for and store paper works and photographs at home, or on marae.
This two-day workshop was developed in response to concerns of the destruction of wharenui in recent fires, as iwi recognise the risk of photographs hanging in wharenui on marae around the country.
Participants will learn the basic theory and techniques behind capturing good quality copies with a digital camera, techniques and methods for the care and storage of paper taonga,and how to make appropriate storage containers.
Workshop presenters from Te Papa include photographer Michael Hall and paper conservator Vicki-Anne Heikell (Te Whänau-a-Apanui), who have many years experience between them, and who are looking forward to the opportunity to share their knowledge with the community.
National Services Te Paerangi works in collaboration with local iwi, museums, community, and heritage organisations to provide training opportunities that help with the long-term care and preservation of taonga held in the community. Gavin Reedy, Te Papa’s Iwi Development Officer, said today, “We understand that iwi and museums in small communities can’t always come to Wellington to participate in our workshops, so we are on the road around Aotearoa bringing the support to them. Our aim is to raise awareness among iwi of the practical ways that National Services Te Paerangi can help them care for their own taonga. We can also let them know of the strategic relationships that we have with other agencies that further enhance and support that mission.”
National Services Te Paerangi has a series of marae-based workshops planned around Aotearoa New Zealand in 2009.
For further information, please contact Rhonda Paku, National Services Te Paerangi, Te Papa (0508 678 743 or rhondap@tepapa.govt.nz)
Or Gavin Reedy 029 601 0440, National Services Te Paerangi, Te Papa
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