{"product_id":"introduction-to-hardstone-carving-workshop-with-dave-taylor-2","title":"Introduction to Hardstone Carving workshop with Dave Taylor  | Saturday 24th - Sunday 25th October | 10am-4pm","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-NZ;\"\u003eSaturday 26th - Sunday 24th October – 25\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e October 2026 10am-4pm\u003cbr\u003eTutor: Dave Taylor\u003cbr\u003eMaximum attendees: 7\u003cbr\u003ePrice: $175 per person\u003cbr\u003eLocation: Art Shed, Quarry Arts Centre, 21 Selwyn Avenue, Whangarei 0110\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-NZ;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-NZ;\"\u003eThis hands-on workshop introduces budding artists and makers to the art of carving hard stone and pounamu for adornment. Participants will learn how to identify suitable stone based on colour, translucency, hardness, and how to manage natural fractures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-NZ;\"\u003eYou will explore design through prefabricated shapes such as\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003eToki, koru, breastplates, and Matau.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-NZ;\"\u003eDuring the workshop, Dave will demonstrate key techniques including slab cutting, transferring designs, drilling, and shaping using a diamond wheel. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-NZ;\"\u003eYou'll gain hands-on experience with faceting curves, creating internal curves, and crafting suspension holes. Tools like micro motors and Foredom pendant drills will be introduced, along with finishing techniques using abrasive stones, diamond paper, polishing wheels, and powders. The workshop also includes binding and plaiting to complete your piece.\u003cbr style=\"mso-special-character: line-break;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLineBreakNewLine]--\u003e\u003cbr style=\"mso-special-character: line-break;\"\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-NZ;\"\u003eCovered footwear required and long hair needs to be tied back.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-NZ;\"\u003eBring your own stone, otherwise Dave is able to provide on the day of the workshop for an additional cost. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-NZ;\"\u003eBasic tools and PPE will be provided, however if participants wish to bring their own this will be helpful:\u003cbr\u003e-Safety googles\/eye protection\u003cbr\u003e- Dust mask\u003cbr\u003e- Ear muffs\u003cbr\u003e- Dremel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-NZ;\"\u003ePlease bring snacks, a drink, and a packed lunch for both days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-NZ;\"\u003eIf you should have any questions, please email programmes@quarryarts.org\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-NZ;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-NZ;\"\u003e**If the minimum number of participants is not met, the workshop will be cancelled, and all registered attendees will receive a full refund.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-NZ;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Quarry Arts Centre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50769303633968,"sku":"WS14401","price":175.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/9459\/5376\/files\/2039-Copy_9e69b233-f409-4349-9875-b3d902cf02c6.jpg?v=1791589912","url":"https:\/\/quarryarts.org\/products\/introduction-to-hardstone-carving-workshop-with-dave-taylor-2","provider":"Quarry Arts Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}