Bone Carving Workshop for Rangatahi

Kids! Create your own whale’s tooth out of bone in this tikanga based contemporary workshop designed especially for rangatahi. Our festival workshops were a huge hit with the youth that attended, so we are back by popular demand and for the first time we are holding these at the iconic Waitangi Treaty Grounds! Parents - these sell out very quickly , so please book early to avoid disappointment.

“This was amazing, best thing I have ever done”

“I really loved it, it was crazy we could make something so cool out of a bone” (Previous Workshop Students Feedback)

Presented by Aotearoa Bone and Stone, participants will be introduced to a new skill set through the carving design process, using grinders, drills, wet and dry sanding techniques and polishing tools. Then learn some lashing and binding techniques used traditionally throughout Polynesia.

This workshop is 4hrs duration and solely for young people aged 8 – 15 years old. Please note that numbers are restricted to a maximum of 10. We politely request that parents do not stay. Please bring your young person to the entry where our staff will meet you and escort them to the workshop. Pick up will be at the same point.

About Aotearoa Bone and Stone

With the expert guidance of established Māori artists, Maha (Waikato, Ngai Tahu) and Laura (Nga Puhi, Te Arawa) you are able to create a beef bone whales tooth pendant.

Have fun learning about the practices associated with Māori arts and indigineous contexts & connections in these Māori Tikanga/custom based workshops.

Duration of workshop is 4 hours • All materials are supplied and attendees create and keep their carving. • Please wear comfortable clothes and covered shoes are essential as you will be working with power tools. An apron is handy if you can bring one! • Snacks and soft drinks supplied • Lunch is not included, feel free to bring some food and extra snacks