# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Introduction to Stone Carving - Workshop 
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 15 Jan, 2026 at 02:00 am – Thu, 15 Jan, 2026 at 06:00 am
- **Event Description**: Introduction to Stone Carving Workshop

Part of Imaginate - interactive Arts Exhibition, Foxton.  
Discover the joy of stone carving with this hands-on workshop using Oamaru stone. Whether you're a complete beginner or curious about working with stone, this is your chance to have a go and see where your creativity takes you!

About Oamaru Stone: Oamaru stone is a creamy-white limestone quarried near Oamaru (hence the name!) Prized for its soft, fine-grained texture when freshly cut, it's ideal for carving and shaping, making it perfect for beginners. As it ages and hardens when exposed to air, it becomes more durable – which is why you'll see it adorning many of New Zealand's historic buildings. Its workability and forgiving nature make it an excellent introduction to the art of stone carving.

Workshop Details
•	Session 1: Thursday 15th January, 12:00pm – 4:00pm
•	Session 2: Saturday 24th January, 10:00am – 3:00pm
•	Ages: 13+ (suitable for teens and adults)
•	Numbers: Limited to 12 participants per full session

Drop-ins welcome: Can't commit to the full time? A table will be available for shorter drop-in sessions where you can try cutting and shaping stone

What to Bring
•	Old clothes (stone carving can get dusty!)
•	Dust mask
•	Gardening gloves
•	Sunscreen
•	A towel to sit on in your car afterwards

Your Tutor Debbie Baker will guide you through this journey of discovery. Debbie fell in love with stone carving simply by having a go herself, and now she's passionate about sharing that experience with others.

Entry By koha (donation). Bank account details will be provided via email upon registration, or you can koha on the day.

Book Your Spot - email debbie.baker@opsec.co.nz
Come along and see where the stone takes you!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/palmerston-north/introduction-to-stone-carving-workshop/200029138268655
- **Event Categories**: workshops, exhibitions, art, nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 19

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Palmerston North
- **state**: MW
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: 92 Main Street, Foxton, New Zealand 4814
- **lat**: -40.47398
- **long**: 175.28127
- **full address**: 92 Main Street, Foxton, New Zealand 4814, 92 Main St, Foxton 4814, New Zealand, Palmerston North

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Te Awahou Nieuwe Stroom (https://allevents.in/org/te-awahou-nieuwe-stroom/21578693)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thu, 15 Jan, 2026 at 02:00 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 92 Main Street, Foxton, New Zealand 4814, 92 Main St, Foxton 4814, New Zealand, Palmerston North
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Te Awahou Nieuwe Stroom
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** workshops, exhibitions, art, nonprofit
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Introduction to Stone Carving - Workshop  ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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