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Marama Matariki Pounamu 24

Marama Matariki Pounamu 24

with Maha Tomo


Description

In celebration of Matariki, come and enjoy a full day creating a Marama Pounamu in this tikanga based, contemporary workshop.

Experienced tutor Maha Tomo is of Waikato Tainui, Rangitane, Ngati Kauwhata, Ngati Toa and Ngai Tahu descent and his hapu in Te Wai Pounamu is Ngati Huirapa of Arowhenua in Temuka.

In this one-day workshop, Maha will introduce participants to new skill sets, using grinders, drills, wet and dry sanding techniques and polishing tools while also learning lashing and binding techniques used to finish and wear their taonga.

Maha has a bachelor’s degree in creative arts and a post-graduate diploma in Cross-Cultural Supervision and is the Director at Aotearoa Bone and Stone Carving.

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What you will learn

  • In this one-day workshop, Maha will introduce participants to new skill sets, using grinders, drills, wet and dry sanding techniques and polishing tools while also learning lashing and binding techniques used to finish and wear their taonga.

What you will get

  • In celebration of Matariki 2024, come and enjoy a full day creating a Marama Pounamu in this tikanga based, contemporary workshop.

What to bring

  • Bring along a little something for sahred kai, all materials are provided : )

What to wear

Comfortable clothes. CLOSED-TOE FOOTWEAR.

Appropriate for

16 + years old

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Corban Estate Arts Centre

4.9
(787 Reviews)

The Corban Estate Arts Centre is located in Henderson, West Auckland.

We’re home to artist studios, our very own cafe, art classes for adults, youth and children, and an ever-changing programme of exhibitions and events.

Set within park-like grounds amongst historic winery buildings. Open Monday to Saturday, entry is free, everybody’s welcome.

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Your Teacher

Maha has been carving bone and pounamu for over 10 years and has found that his art has opened doors to new places… and new people.. while at the same time …connecting him back to old places, and to his old people.

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5.0 (2 reviews)
Chrisrated it
16 Jun 2024
Such a great day class and gives a new appreciation for Ponamou. Would 100% recommend to anyone thinking of doing.
Heatherrated it
15 Jun 2024
Laura and Destiny, fabulous kaiako. Humour, knowledge, patience and aroha. Great to meet new people, and such a good vibe in our whare. Have a much geater appreciation of working with pounamu, so rich and beautiful. Also wonderful to lean a new lashing technque. I would highly recommend anyone of any age sharing in this magical journey.

Cancellations & Refunds

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Terms & Conditions

ADULTS, YOUTH AND CHILDREN’S CLASSES/WORKSHOPS ENROLMENT POLICY

  • A deposit is required to secure your place and payment must be made in full to confirm your booking.
  • Cancellation by Corban Estate Arts Centre entitles the participant to a FULL REFUND.
  • Cancellation by participant up until 7 days before the workshop commences results in a transfer where possible OR full credit to be used within 6 months of cancellation date OR a full refund MINUS a 10% admin & booking fee.
  • Cancellation by participant within 7 days of the workshop commencement date results in a transfer where possible OR full credit to be used within 6 months of cancellation date OR a full refund MINUS a 30% admin & booking fee.
  • Cancellation by participant on or after the workshop commencement date results in NO refund given.
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