Wananga Pounamu Carving Experiences
Pounamu Carving Workshop
10am – 2pm
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
These classes are for all competent individuals wanting to experience the art of hard stone crafting for the first time with a basic skill set.
Maximum 2 person per class and 1 greenstone per person, maximum size of 80mm in length x 60mm wide.
Taonga that can be made from this size is hook = ( hei Matau ) heart = ( manawa ) adze = ( hei toki ) disc = ( porowhita ) and a small breast plate.
4 Hour Greenstone Carving Class
$375pp
Classes are held 6 days a week ( Monday – Friday, sunday ) for the duration of 4 hours
Our carving classes includes introduction to the art of pounamu carving and some history and significance of the resource to New Zealand culture.
Throughout the day you will learn how to properly use the tools of the trade, identify the different types of New Zealand pounamu , basic design and basic skills of how to carve your taonga.​
Maximum 1 person per class and 1 taonga per person, maximum size of 80mm in length x 60mm wide
​This is a very unique experience on offer so don’t hesitate to book in for your greenstone carving experience.