Free Matariki bone carving Workshop at Orewa

Free Matariki bone carving Workshop at Orewa

Supported by Auckland Council Creative Communities

Over 50 people have attended this class

Description

Come and enjoy a day of fun and learning with the team at absca.nz, making a beautiful Maori Taonga (pendant) from Beef bone and Paua shell

Aotearoa bone and Stone Carving offers interactive Maori art workshops promoting wellness and positive outcomes through creativity. Values such as tikanga (processes), whanaungatanga (togetherness), manaakitanga (support) and mahi toi (working towards a finished art piece) are incorporated.

Suitable for people 8yrs to 15 yrs . Please bring a plate for shared lunch.

Very limited spaces available. This workshop will book out quickly.

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What you will learn

  • Have Fun Learning About Maori Art

What you will get

  • Participants will complete a Bone Carving pendant

What to bring

  • Please bring a plate of food for shared lunch.

What to wear

Casual and covered shoes

Appropriate for

For ages between 8yrs-15yrs


Ka Tipu te whaihanga - Creativity will strengthen
Kia ora koutou Greetings

Welcome to Aotearoa Bone and Stone carving New Zealand my team and I are passionate about creating high quality taonga (treasures) for people to wear and supporting our Rangatahi (young people) to achieve success through fun creative and interactive workshops ! Please check out our website for more info absca.nz

Mauri ora !

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4.9 (15 reviews)
denicerated it
13 Jul 2025
Loved being part of the bone carving session. A lovely group of adults and children. Delightful teachers who knew their craft and were so helpful...cant wait for another session. Good venue.
Leorated it
13 Jul 2025
Awesome class. My kids and I were so pleased with how the bone carvings turned out, and we all appreciated learning about the tikanga around the creation of taonga. Thank you!
Rachelle rated it
12 Jul 2025
These classes are awesome have had great experience learning and looking forward to more in the future Thank you
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Cancellations & Refunds

If the organiser cancels the class:

You are entitled to a full refund.

If you can't attend the class:

You’re welcome to send someone in your place.

OR

You may cancel anytime before class starts and claim a full refund or transfer or credit note.

We recommend the refund upgrade option upon checkout in case you’re not able to attend the class. Learn more about refund upgrade option.

Terms & Conditions

Anyone partaking in any classes or coming to any events at ABSCA or organised by ABSCA must agree to these terms and conditions.

1.) LIABILITY WAIVER

I agree to take on full responsibility for any damages, injuries and for physical and/or personal property, which I might incur whilst participating in classes and/or events organised by ABSCA.

2.) PHOTO & VIDEO

I agree to give ABSCA unrestricted publishing rights for any photographs or videos taken at ABSCA classes and events or on ABSCA's premises. (For use of ABSCA marketing materials).


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