Pounamu Marama Workshop
Pounamu Marama Workshop
Pounamu Marama Workshop

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Learn about the practices associated with Māori arts whilst creating a marama (moon) taonga in this 1-day workshop. Using Diamond wheels, drills, wet and dry sanding, and polishing tools, participants will get to create a Marama pendant. Traditional Polynesian braiding and lashing techniques will complete the pendant ready to wear in this contemporary Tikanga based workshop. Maximum of 12 participants.

suitable for 14yrs and over

light refreshments are provided


Details
7 hours

You will learn

  • Participants will gain a skill set of using light hand tools safely
  • Participants will learn braiding and lashing techniques

You will get

  • Participants will gain a universal cultural experience
  • Participants will learn how to finish and polish pounamu jewellery
  • Participants will complete a Marama pendant

Appropriate for

Recommended for ages 14 years and over


Preparation

What to bring

  • Enthusiasm and a water bottle

What to wear

please wear Casual clothing, apron needed covered shoes please


Your Teacher
absca.nz Bone and stone carving New Zealand

absca.nz Bone and stone carving New Zealand

284 reviews

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 !


5.0 (32 reviews)
Heather
Nov 2025
From the moment you arrive, you are whanau. Learning the pūrākau of pounamu enriches the journey, respect and pleasure of working with tino taonga under the expert guidance of Maha and Laura. Every workshop I have done with Maha and Laura has enabled me to build my kete of skills and knowledge, and create special pieces for whanau (and myself).
David
May 2025
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Colenso
May 2025
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Cancellations & Refunds

If the organiser cancels the class:

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If you can't attend the class:

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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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