Learn to Weave 2 x Celebration Ula / Graduation Lei.

Beginner Friendly. Complete in a Day.

2 Tutorials for $37

Included in the Beginners Course to Pacific Island Weaving $197 (5 Techniques + Bonus Tutorial)

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WHAT YOU WILL GET

2 Beginner Friendly Ula / Lei tutorials - for my Pasifika, First Nations and creative allies who want to celebrate their loved ones with a hand made satin ula / lei, island style.

Step-by-step video tutorials to complete in a day.

Gather your satin ribbon and make ula and lei for the graduation and celebration season.

1. 2 Strand Graduation Lei

Proud of You: A graduation lei says we see how hard you worked, and we’re so proud of you. Learn to weave a neat, classic lei with two ribbons, perfect for your first one or for making a whole batch before the big day. Once your hands find the pattern, play with colours and patterns. Each one you gift carries a little piece of your alofa and mana.

2. 4 Strand Celebration Ula

Stand Tall: For those significant milestones. Build on your 2-strand skills to weave a wider, structured ula with 4 ribbons. Once you’ve mastered it, try mixing ribbon textures, add sweet treats and little surprises unique to them. Perfect for graduations and birthdays.

2 x Ula / Lei Tutorials. $37 AUD

Tālofa, I'm Maryann Talia Pau, a Sāmoan-Australian weaving artist.

It's Graduation Season and it's always the right time to celebrate your loved ones with something handmade with your mana.

I've been weaving for almost twenty years. I founded One Billion Stars, a movement that brought over 200 communities together to weave over 2.4 millions stars for the One Million Stars to End Violence installation during the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games. I'm also the co founder of the Pacific Women's Weaving Circle, an exhibiting artist and workshop facilitator.

Inside are 2 Tutorials for you to watch and make in a day.

What's inside

  • 2 video step-by-step tutorials:

    1) 2 Strand Graduation Lei: Proud of You.

    2) 4 Strand Celebration Ula: Stand Tall

Who it's for

  • Anyone who loves making with their hands and learning at their own pace.

  • Complete beginners — no experience needed.

  • Pasifika and Maori Women seeking more than DIY projects, but crafts reflecting their ancestor's cultures innovation, humour and skill.

  • Indigenous people exploring and connecting with their identities through making.

  • Allies who want to learn the stories and protocols with respect.

About Maryann

I'm a Sāmoan-Australian weaver, artist and community builder living on Quandamooka Country, Redlands Coast Brisbane Australia. I created World Star Weaving Day on the 2nd December, I've exhibited work at NGV, QAGOMA and Craft Victoria. I believe weaving is a mindful way to connect us to our hands, our cultures and each other.

FAQ

  • Are these tutorials included in the Beginners Course for Pacific Island Weaving? Yes. The Celebration Ula / Graduation Lei are a BONUS tutorial.

  • I've never woven before. Is this for me? Yes — it's written and recorded for complete beginners.

  • Do I need special materials? I use satin ribbon from my local craft store, 9mm x 3m or 9mm x 6m for a few dollars.

  • I'm not Pasifika or Maori. Can I make these? Yes. These ula and lei are lovingly made by Pasifika and First nations people across the moana / ocean. Learn with respect and acknowledge the stories and purpose of weaving these gifts.

  • When do I get it? You get access to these ula / lei tutorials imediately.