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Creative Workshops in Auckland Parks - Wrap: A Mindful Stones Adventure

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La Rosa Garden Reserve
auckland, new zealand
Emma Hinton
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Sun, 1 Dec, 10:30am - 12:30pm NZDT

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WRAP: A Creative Stones Adventure
Fun Nature Workshop for Kids and Families

Join us for a 2-hour nature and craft adventure! We’ll start with a fun walk through the gardens, collecting sticks, feathers, and leaves. Then, using traditional wrapping techniques, you’ll turn these natural treasures into beautifully wrapped Zen Stones—perfect for gifting!

ALL WELCOME: This workshop is perfect for kids, whānau, and anyone who enjoys nature, art, and craft.
Note: Children must be accompanied by a caregiver.

Discover and Collect: Enjoy a nature walk and gather materials like sticks, feathers, and leaves.
Create Zen Stones: Use natural fibres to wrap and decorate stones, creating your own unique artwork.
Fun and Mindful: Learn simple, relaxing wrapping techniques while sharing stories about your creations.

Workshop Details:
Date: Sunday, 1st December
Time: 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Location: La Rosa Gardens, Green Bay, Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland

Artist Collab Workshop: Facilitated by Yoko Onishi and Emma Hinton.


More information about The Light Library:  https://www.thelightlibrary.co...

WRAP: A Creative Stones Adventure
The Light Library and Auckland Parks Creative Nature Workshop

Artist Bios:

Emma Hinton is an experienced storyteller and facilitator who transitioned from a 25-year film career to publish *Finding Grace Kimihia a Grace*, a bilingual picture book. She founded The Light Library, curating workshops and books to nurture fellow creatives while rediscovering her Ngāti Maniapoto roots. Emma lives in Waitākere, Auckland, with her daughter and serves as a Celebrant, sharing real-life stories. She is passionate about the power of storytelling to shape our future and well-being.  

Yoko Onishi is a micro-macramé artist born and raised in Japan, where she developed a deep appreciation for traditional culture and handmade crafts inspired by nature. Eight years ago, she discovered macramé, one of the oldest crafts in the world, and founded a workshop in Auckland to teach children and adults how to create beautiful macramé pieces. Yoko’s work blends macramé techniques with the natural beauty of crystals, capturing the harmony between human creation and the natural world.  


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La Rosa Garden Reserve
auckland, new zealand
Hosted by Emma Hinton