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Wadang Roof Tile Making workshop | Sunday 22nd February 2026 | 10am – 4pm
$100.00 NZD
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Wadang Roof Tile Making workshop
Date and Time: Sunday 22nd February 2026, 10am – 4pm
Tutor: Lalita Li
Price: $100
Ages:18+
Maximum attendees: 15
Location: Scallop Room, The Quarry Arts Centre, 21 Selwyn Avenue, Whangārei 0110
Workshop description:
Book on for this workshop, held in celebration of Chinese New Year, to learn how to create a Wadang roof tile. This workshop will be taught by Chinese New Zealand Artist Lalita Li, following on from her time spent in the Pingyao Shanxi Provence in 2025 studying roof tile ceramics.
Beneath the eaves of ancient Chinese buildings lies a small round tile that carries a thousand years of beauty- it’s called Wadang. In this workshop, Lalita will share her research and a history of the Wadang tile making, and make the round base of the Wadang in the morning. Then in the afternoon attendees will focus on handbuilding the Lion embossed surface design, a traditional symbol of protection for the house and the owner.
Currently living in Henderson, Auckland. Lalita’s art practice spans attaining her Bachelor's degree from Minzu University of China in 2005, to her Post graduate studies at Elam School of Fine Arts in 2017. Lalita established her own Auckland ceramic studio in 2018 where she teaches wheel-throwing and hand-building classes.
Please bring:
clothes you don't mind getting dirty, or an apron or overalls
snacks, a drink, and a packed lunch
clay, tools, and kiln bisque firing included.
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If you should have any questions, please email programmes@quarryarts.org