As part of our Matariki 2024 celebrations, observe a live carving session by guest-curator and local carver Natanahira Te Pona.

Kia ora koutou,
No Te aroha, Ngapuhi oku iwi
He kaiwhaikairo mahi toi ki Roto whare, Te Raki Pae whenua (Lake House, Takapuna)
Master Carver Natanahira Te Pona

"I am very passionate about carving wood and teaching the knowledge of Māori carvings. I am also a sculpture designer and painter. I work with schools in the local area and am also connected with the local Navy Marae-Te Taua Moana ki Te Hau Kapua."

This session is free to all participants with koha accepted upon entry. Please be sure to register so we can account for numbers.

This session is in support of DEPOT Artspace's Matariki 2024 exhibition 'Mai i te Moana ki te Whenua'. Visit depot.org.nz for more info and to explore our upcoming workshops and events!

Contact the host of Matariki 2024: Live Whakairo (Carving) Session