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SUMMARY:Pounamu Carving
DESCRIPTION:In this Pounamu Carving workshop you will learn about the many practices associated with Māori arts. \nYou will learn the design and carving techniques needed to create your own unique Pounamu marama (moon) taonga and all in this one day workshop. You will use diamond wheels\, drills\, wet and dry sanding\, and polishing tools\, to  create a Pounamu pendant under the watchful guidance of artist/tutor Maha Tomo. Once your Pounamu pendant is complete you will learn some traditional Polynesian braiding and lashing techniques to complete the pendant ready to wear. This is a contemporary Tikanga based workshop and suitable for ages 12+ \n  \nWHO IS THE WORKSHOP SUITABLE FOR:\nThis Pounamu Carving workshop workshop is for beginners who want to learn how to make a unique and contemporary Pounamu Taonga \n  \nWHAT YOU WILL LEARN:\nskills in using hand tools safely\ntraditional braiding and lashing techniques used in a contemporary manner\nhow to make your own Taonga pendant \n  \nWHAT YOU WILL GET\na universal cultural experience throughout the day\na completed Pounamu pendant\, ready to wear or give \n  \nYOUR TUTOR:\nMaha Tomo is and artist/tutor and founder for Aotearoa Bone and Stone carving Academy Ltd \n  \n\nWHAT STUDENTS SAY ABOUT THIS WORKSHOP:\nBev J. (May 2023)\nAn amazing workshop. We all left with our wonderful Pounamu pendants to feel really happy and proud with our results. It’s amazing with the large number of eager participants that we were guided in finishing them to such a high standard. Thank you Kaha and his family to be so happy to help with kindness. An amazing experience. \nWaiari M. (August 2022)\nI had a great experience doing this bone carving course. Everything was streamlined and simplified for any skill level. The tutors were very friendly and supportive and had great knowledge about their craft. I will definitely be trying to drag my family along with me next time. \n  \nPlease note there is NO refund or a transfer if you cancel less than 7 days in advance or once the class/workshop has started. Our refund policy can be read in full here.
URL:https://uxbridge.org.nz/classworkshop/pounamu-carving-8/
LOCATION:Studio 2\, 35 Uxbridge Road\, Auckland\, 2014\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Adults Daytime,Adults Weekend
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SUMMARY:Make a Leather Journal
DESCRIPTION:Join Elise De Silva\, for a fun day in our Make a Leather Journal workshop. You will enjoy the art of crafting your very own leather-bound journal\, all in a day. Use a blend of new and upcycled materials to create your own treasured keepsake journal. \nThis workshop offers a crafting adventure and initiates you into the realm of leatherwork.\nElise will guide participants step by step through the whole process\, so you take home your finished unique journal. \nFirst you will carefully curate your own selection of materials. We’ll use beautiful leather to create the covers. Then choose a mix of upcycled papers\, vintage fabrics\, and charming embellishments.\nElise will share her skills in the art of repurposing materials. You’ll finish your journal with recycled elegance and plenty of personal meaning\, ready to grow with new additions. \nThe Make a Leather Journal workshop is perfect for anyone including novices and experienced crafters. All you need is to be enthusiastic and keen to learn something new. You will develop essential crafting skills that you can apply to other projects or use to design and create more journals to give to others. \nTake this opportunity as freedom of a day to yourself. Let your creative juices flow and learn how to transform ordinary items into an extraordinary treasure to keep and use. \nEnjoy a relaxed day that is organised and with structure. You will finish your beautifully constructed journal which will celebrate the beauty of repurposing. Your leather-bound junk journal will be filled with expression\, pages of your interests and things close to your heart. It will be totally unique. Book your spot today and step into a world where creativity knows no bounds. \nMATERIALS PROVIDED:\nLeather\, binding thread\, new and upcycled paper\, and paper embellishments. \nYOU NEED TO BRING:\nSharp craft knife\nScissors\nPencil\nRuler (preferably metal)\nCutting mat\nBone folder (not essential\, but is helpful)\nAll paper for your journal is supplied\, however\, if you have an old calendar\, or magazine or some themed paper you’d like to use as well\, feel free to bring it. \nABOUT YOUR TUTOR:\nElise De Silva is a local artist\, specialising in watercolours and landscapes. She loves plein-air painting and loves capturing beautiful sceneries.\nIn addition to this craft workshop\, Elise teaches the following at UXBRIDGE\nIntro to Watercolours (workshop)\nWatercolour Travel Journalling (workshop)\nImpressionist Watercolours (workshop)\nContemporary Watercolours (workshop)\nTo see more of Elise’s personal work\, head to her website https://www.elisedesilvaart.com \n  \nPlease note there is NO refund or a transfer if you cancel less than 7 days in advance or once the class/workshop has started. Our refund policy can be read in full here.
URL:https://uxbridge.org.nz/classworkshop/make-a-leather-journal-3/
LOCATION:Studio 2\, 35 Uxbridge Road\, Auckland\, 2014\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Adults Daytime,Adults Weekend
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