Rotorua: Jade Carving Experience at a local studio Mountain Jade Highlights Tour
ID: GYG498457-880263
Category:
Country: New Zealand
Duration:
30 min.
Description
Step behind the scenes in our studio for an exclusive Jade Carving experience. Meet local artists, see a live jade carving demonstration and select your very own piece of New Zealand jade.
Immerse yourself in the art of carving jade and the history of New Zealand pounamu with this amazing Jade Carving experience located in Rotorua.
Immerse yourself in the sights, sounds and atmosphere of our carving studio and get up-close to the action observing each step of the carving process as local artists deliver a live jade carving demonstration. You'll get to ask them questions as they work, and they'll share their stories, knowledge and expertise with you.
With your expert guide, you'll embark on an in-depth journey into the rich history of jade carving in New Zealand, uncovering the significance of pounamu for Māori and exploring the traditional uses and values of the stone.
And to top it all off, you'll get to select your very own piece of pounamu from a variety of shapes and sizes and learn how to string it into a necklace to take home.
Highlights
- A rare opportunity to go behind the scenes in a New Zealand jade carving studio
- Meet local Rotorua jade artists in person and learn about the carving process
- Choose your very own piece of New Zealand jade to string into a necklace
- Immerse yourself in the history and culture of New Zealand pounamu
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This tour takes place indoors.
You will be required to stand for 30 minutes.
Our carving studio can be noisy, but disposable earplugs will be provided
All required protective equipment is provided
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Approach a retail team member once you arrive in-store.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
