Special Offer
Summer School '25: Introduction to Carving
Description
Back by popular demand, Wikuki Kingi’s Introduction to Carving workshop will focus on the design, construction, and carving of a traditional weapon or Waka Hoe wooden paddle using both hand and power tools.
Starting with an introduction to carving, you will work with master carvers to create your own paddle or traditional weapon, and understand its use, form, and function. Traditional stories and chants will be shared to broaden knowledge of waka, navigation, and paddles.
An experience and learning opportunity not to be missed!
What you will learn
- You will focus on the design, construction, and carving of a traditional weapon or Waka Hoe wooden paddle using both hand and power tools.
What you will get
- Create a carving of a traditional weapon or Waka Hoe wooden paddle
What to bring
- Materials provided
What to wear
You might get dirty! Wear clothes to make a mess in!
Appropriate for
18+ years old
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
Wikuki Kingi is part of Whaotapu, a collective of Tohunga Toi Ake who have been recognised and mandated by their tribes for generations. Acknowledged as traditional knowledges holders, experts, and authorities of Māori art, culture, heritage, Whaotapu are supported by mana whenua whānau, hapū, iwi, matawaka, and communities across Tāmaki Makaurau and Aotearoa, weaving people together through a kaupapa that is both transformative and enduring.
Corban Estate Arts Centre has an average rating of 4.9 for their other classes.
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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.