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Rotorua: Jade Carving Experience at a Local Studio

By Mountain Jade
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is ฿850 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 40m
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Overview

  • Have a rare opportunity to go behind the scenes at a jade carving studio
  • Meet local Rotorua jade artists in person and learn about the carving process
  • See each step in the intricate carving process as you watch the masters work
  • Immerse yourself in the history and culture of New Zealand pounamu
  • Choose your very own piece of New Zealand jade to string into a necklace

Activity location

    • Rotorua
    • Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 1288 Fenton Street, Rotorua 3010, New Zealand | This tour takes place at the Mountain Jade studio at 1288 Fenton Street, Rotorua. We have two stores on Fenton Street, so please make sure to come to this address.
    • Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

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Rotorua: Jade Carving Experience at a Local Studio

  • Activity duration is 40 minutes40m
    40m
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 10:00
Price details
฿849.70 x 1 Adult฿849.70
Total
Price is ฿849.70
Until Sat, 20 Jun
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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Jade studio visit
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Live carving demonstration
  • What's includedWhat's included
    1 piece of jade to take home. Select your piece from a variety of shapes and colours
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    You do not get to carve your own piece of jade as this is not a jade carving class

What you can expect

Immerse yourself in the sights, sounds and atmosphere of the carving studio and get up close to the action. Observe each step of the carving process as local artists deliver a live jade carving demonstration.

Have an opportunity to ask these master craftspeople questions as they work. Allow them to share their stories, knowledge, and expertise with you.

With the help of your guide, embark on an in-depth journey into the rich history of jade carving in New Zealand. Uncovering the significance of pounamu stone for the Māori people and discover the various traditional uses of the stone.

At the end of your your, select your very own piece of pounamu stone from a variety of shapes and sizes. Learn how to string it into a necklace to take home.

Location

Activity location

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    • Rotorua
    • Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 1288 Fenton Street, Rotorua 3010, New Zealand | This tour takes place at the Mountain Jade studio at 1288 Fenton Street, Rotorua. We have two stores on Fenton Street, so please make sure to come to this address.
    • Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand