Lunchtime Lei's
Faamele Etuale | Multi Discipline
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Boosted X Moana
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Overview
Talofa Lava,
My name is Fa'amele Etuale, I am of Samoan and Chinese descent. I live in Otara South Auckland with my Husband and 4 children and I am the eldest of 8 siblings.
In these times of fear, stress and uncertainty, I want to reach out to my community and to art makers of all ages and skill levels with the opportunity to create a Lei. With this project, I want to create LEI MAKING KITS, that can be sent anywhere in Aotearoa. I want to spread and teach my love for the art of Lei making.
I want to provide a box with all the materials needed and instructions to make a Lei.
My primary purpose is to educate, share this idea and encourage art makers across Aotearoa to share experiences and continue the process of making in their home.
I have learned that empowering people with creative knowledge brings joy and fulfillment. It's an experience that you can’t buy. This is why I want to create this box version of 'Lunchtime Lei's' and reach out to all of you. I have seen and experienced the power of making, the healing and love it brings. It's priceless and in this life we live, it is all we need right now.
My secondary purpose for my project is to re-connect, engage and reactivate the art of making in your safe space: your home.
This LEI MAKING KIT is something that can be put together in minimal time and delivered to participants depending on where they are. We are looking at 5-10 working days to deliver the kits. This will also take the concept of "Having a workshop" to another level and remove limitations, opening up accessibility. There will also be an event on Facebook/ Instagram for everyone, so we can walk through the process together to create, share and keep.
This project will definitely be the first of its kind, which I know will have a positive impact on the wider arts community in Aotearoa. My aim is to encourage the process of making among everyone. It doesn't matter what your skill level is. The idea is, that people can complete and document their Leis on social media platforms, sharing experiences and making new connections. People can upload a self-portrait with their newly made Lei or a picture of their Lei with pride and love. They will have a the chance to share or even gift it to someone that they have missed, or someone they have been without during these uncertain times.
"I believe, that making a Lei can bring great healing and connection to those whom we miss everyday. The art of making keeps us moving and as we keep making, we realize that in this great big world, we are never alone."
I need your help to bring this project to life. I promise, it will not only change your life, it will change the course of mine. Beginning with this project, I will be enabled me to make my works bigger and bigger and extend my reach as I share my knowledge of lei making with you. It all starts with these Lei Making Kits.
The goal is to create 100-200 kits, which will be delivered straight from our hearts to your home.
I ask you to help me spread the art of lei making Aotearoa, far and wide.
Thank you,
Fa'amele.
My project will strictly follow the Government guidelines, the team of 3 x helpers and myself will prep these kits with the correct gear to ensure safety of participants following the COVID19 rules and guidelines.
Donors
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Jackie Wilson
Beautiful project from a beautiful creative. x
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Anonymous
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Anonymous
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Anina NgShiu
Awesome work sis, love it!
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Ella Zarifeh
A leg-up from the Boosted X Moana Joint Project Fund
Project Updates
FA'AFETAI LAVA ! THANK YOU !
Launch day today I just wanted to give a massive thank you to all the amazing Donors for there donations and kind messages.
With gratitude and appreciation.
Soifua
Fa'amele