Explore our jade carving studio, meet local artists and choose a piece of pounamu to take home!
This was done on a whim as we were passing through town and so glad we went and had this experience. It was more than expected as we learned a lot about the "green stone" and the cultural significance of it. Truly enjoyed our hosts and watching the amazing works of art they created. Lots of fun.
Awesome, so happy you squeezed us in! :) Thanks for visiting!
What an amazing experience hosted by two beautiful women and an amazing carver!
Thank you, Sue! :)
Great tour and experience overall. Provided great knowledge and it was great seeing the behind the scenes of making greenstone creations!
Thank you, Jessica! So happy you enjoyed your experience :)
Very informative tour. Loved how you were able to take photos and videos. Very enjoyed learning about the different types of pounamu and being able to touch them. Watching the In-store artists work was cool and how you got to leave with a your own pounamu. Great experience.
Kia ora, Thanks for your review! We are so glad you enjoyed your experience and that you enjoyed the tour and had a great time learning about the different types of pounamu. It’s wonderful that you appreciated the opportunity to touch the stones and capture memories through photos and videos. Watching the artists at work truly adds a special touch, and we're so glad you left with your own pounamu to remember the experience. We hope to welcome you back for another memorable visit soon!
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Stephen Robinson from New Zealand wrote on 01 June 2025
What an amazing opportunity!
So enjoyed our time, I knew I would love it as I'm a bit of a nerd but all my friends also really enjoyed it, despite not thinking that they would. So fascinating, led by a knowledgeable and personable whine, would definitely recommend!