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Workshop 1

4 hours

150

50 deposit

Workshop 2

2 days

350

100 deposit

Own choice

Workshop 1

4 hours

150

50 deposit

A workshop for creating a small keepsake for yourself or a gift for that special someone.  Ideal for introducing someone to carving for the first time. Also, a great way to spend quality time with a group of friends (talk to us about specific dates for a group workshop).

Workshop 2

2 days

350

100 deposit

Own choice

An ideal workshop to spend more time perfecting your stone carving techniques and creation over two days.

Prior to the start of the workshop we will need to see your design (by email) to assess the degree of difficulty, and the appropriate size.​

Christmas themed workshop

5 hours

180

50 deposit

An ideal workshop to create a xmas gift for someone special or for yourself.

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Other Wellington region stone carving annual workshops & symposiums.

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Workshop dates for 2024
 

IMPORTANT: We’re working through the logistics of workshops in our new location.  Email kenosculpture@gmail.com for an update.

  • Beginners workshop | Saturday 11 April 2026
    Beginners workshop | Saturday 11 April 2026
    11 Apr 2026, 9:30 am – 3:00 pm
    Ōtaki Beach, 7 Byron Brown Place, Ōtaki Beach 5512, New Zealand
    Lunch: We’ll have a half hour break for a simple lunch which will be provided. Also available tea, coffee, biscuits, fruit and juice. What do you need to bring: A dust mask, particularly for sanding stage. Gardening-style gloves. Wear clothes you don’t mind getting dusty.
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  • 2-day workshop | Saturday & Sunday 30 & 31 May 2026
    2-day workshop | Saturday & Sunday 30 & 31 May 2026
    30 May 2026, 10:30 am – 31 May 2026, 6:00 pm
    Ōtaki Beach, 7 Byron Brown Place, Ōtaki Beach 5512, New Zealand
    Lunch: Lunch will be provided. What do you need to bring: A dust mask, particularly for sanding stage. Gardening-style gloves. Wear clothes you don’t mind getting dusty.
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  • Beginners workshop | Saturday 13 June 2026
    Beginners workshop | Saturday 13 June 2026
    13 Jun 2026, 9:30 am – 3:00 pm
    Ōtaki Beach, 7 Byron Brown Place, Ōtaki Beach 5512, New Zealand
    Lunch: We’ll have a half hour break for a simple lunch which will be provided. Also available tea, coffee, biscuits, fruit and juice. What do you need to bring: A dust mask, particularly for sanding stage. Gardening-style gloves. Wear clothes you don’t mind getting dusty.
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  • Beginners workshop | Saturday 18 July 2026
    Beginners workshop | Saturday 18 July 2026
    18 Jul 2026, 9:30 am – 3:00 pm
    Ōtaki Beach, 7 Byron Brown Place, Ōtaki Beach 5512, New Zealand
    Lunch: We’ll have a half hour break for a simple lunch which will be provided. Also available tea, coffee, biscuits, fruit and juice. What do you need to bring: A dust mask, particularly for sanding stage. Gardening-style gloves. Wear clothes you don’t mind getting dusty.
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Testimonials

What people say

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Jill

Have done a 4 hour class with Brett and Christine and was really worthwhile, it gave me a little taste of what stone carving was like and at the end of the session you have a completed piece.

 

I have done several of the 2 day workshops and symposiums and thoroughly enjoy them. They are both such excellent teachers and the friendliest people you could wish to meet.
 
Give it a go, it is great fun, get a group together, great for team building or just a bunch of mates.

Ali

Christine and Brett both were amazingly skilled and patient tutors. Christine’s warmth and hospitality made the experience of being new to carving comfortable and enjoyable. Christine explained the process, allowed for my own creativity, whilst continually giving skilled support. Brett showed me his amazing artistic talents by giving me technical guidance, tool skills and helped me understand carving from an artistic perspective and process. This was my first ever stone carving, and one of the best creative experiences I’ve had! I recommend this workshop to all.

This two day workshop also provided me with the confidence to apply for an Art and Creativity Diploma. My stone carving plus the skills and creative motivation I received from Christine and Brett aided my progression onto this course.

Graham

We invited the whole family to the event but none of them had any inkling of what was to happen. We covered the sculpture with a sheet and had our daughter 'unveil' the pikorua to great surprise. I had prepared a written record with photos of the story and the meaning behind the sculpture that I had laminated. There was an audible gasp and clapping when I revealed who the artist was... me!

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