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Matariki Pounamu
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Matariki Pounamu
5.0 (5 reviews) for this class
by Corban Estate Arts Centre
4.9 across all classes · 982 reviews

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🎓 Expert Tutors 🎉 Fun & Inclusive 🌿 Cultural Enrichment 💎 Create Precious Gifts

Come and enjoy a fun day creating a Pounamu whale’s tooth pendant in this tikanga based contemporary workshop.
Participants will learn about pounamu and be introduced to a new skill set through the design process, using grinders, drills, wet and dry sanding techniques and polishing tools while also learning lashing and binding techniques used in Māori object art.
Visit www.absca.nz to learn more about the tutor's work.

Please bring kai for shared lunch.

Details

CEAC, 2 Mount Lebanon Ln, Henderson, Auckland 0612, New Zealand

You will learn

  • Come and enjoy a fun day creating a Pounamu marama pendant in this tikanga based contemporary workshop.

You will get

  • Expert tuition from an experienced teacher!
  • Includes all materials.

Appropriate for

Adults class, all skill levels

Preparation

What to bring

  • Please bring kai for a shared lunch.

What to wear

Students need to wear old clothes.

Your Teacher

Corban Estate Arts Centre

Corban Estate Arts Centre

982 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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5.0 (5 reviews)
Eliza
Jun 2021
Matariki Pounamu was a very moving informative, class on many levels, culturally and educationally. It felt very special to make something precious for a loved one. Thank you very much. Eliza
Terry
Jun 2021
This is such a great experience, 3 knowledgeable and friendly tutors, developing our individual knowledge of pounamu, and creating a wonderful taonga for each of us. The class interaction was lots of fun, such a good spirit existed amongst tutors and students. Really, an experience not to miss..
Greenjon
Jun 2021
awesome workshop added to my cultural understanding in a very inclusive way
Terms

Cancellations & Refunds

If the organiser cancels the class:

You are entitled to a full refund.

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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.


SPECIAL ENROLMENT POLICY FOR GLASS CASTING WORKSHOPS

  • A deposit is required to secure your place and payment must be made in full to confirm your booking. Part Payment options are available at time of booking.
  • Cancellation by Corban Estate Arts Centre entitles the participant to a FULL REFUND.
  • Cancellation by participant up until 10 days before the workshop commences results in a full refund of amount paid MINUS a 10% admin & booking fee.
  • Cancellation by participant within 10 days or on or after the workshop commencement date results in NO refund given. You may nominate someone else to take your place before the class starts.

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