Alongside the free demonstrations, the Traditional Craft Service offers a selection of 16 paid workshops on the lower esplanade of To’ata — a chance to learn Polynesian craft techniques and take home your own creation.
Registrations: Mrs Tinarei VAHIRUA at +689 87 23 01 86 — 10 to 15 seats per workshop.
Wednesday 20 May 2026
Time
Workshop
Price
Instructor
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Fabric bag making
2,500 XPF
Vanessa
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Shell and mother-of-pearl keychain
1,500 XPF
Tinarei
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Tifaifai cushion cover 50 x 50 cm
5,000 XPF
Elza or Emilienne
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Shell and mother-of-pearl keychain
1,500 XPF
Tinarei
Thursday 21 May 2026
Time
Workshop
Price
Instructor
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Tifaifai cushion cover 50 x 50 cm
5,000 XPF
Elza or Emilienne
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Pandanus-woven photo frame
3,500 XPF
Iaera
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Shell bracelet
1,500 XPF
Tinarei
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Shell bracelet
1,500 XPF
Tinarei
Friday 22 May 2026
Time
Workshop
Price
Instructor
9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Flower bouquet with local fibres
3,500 XPF
Iaera
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Macrame bracelet with mother-of-pearl
1,500 XPF
Tinarei
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Pandanus fan
1,500 XPF
Claire
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Shell ring
1,500 XPF
Tinarei
Saturday 23 May 2026
Time
Workshop
Price
Instructor
9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Local fibre flower crown
3,500 XPF
Iaera
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Fresh flower headpiece (poara)
1,500 XPF
Tinarei
9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Stencil dyeing on a pareu scarf
1,500 XPF
Tinarei
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Creole hoop earring with shell
2,000 XPF
Tinarei
Programme provided by the Traditional Craft Service. Subject to change.
