Do you have great communication skills and attention to detail? Do you like organising, working as part of a team and showing initiative? Do you feel strongly about the wellbeing of our planet and communities, and have an interest in the arts and cultural wellbeing? Our workshop coordinator Ngaio is making room...
With the approach of the government’s Covid-19 traffic light system, we wanted to share Rekindle’s policy with you all so that you have clarity and peace of mind when booking in for a future workshop. We have taken the health, safety and wellbeing of staff, volunteers and members of the public into...
Such an exciting gathering on the banks of the Ōtākaro happening very soon! Rekindle founder, Juliet Arnott is delighted to have been commissioned by Yo-Yo Ma as part of his Bach Project to evolve this special event to coincide with his visit to Ōtautahi Christchurch on November 13th. Juliet is collaborating with Kerepeti Paraone (Kāi Tahu, Kāti Māmoe,...
Spoon carving requires three basic tools: an axe; a straight knife; and a curved “hook”, “crook” or “spoon” knife. These tools are useful in lots of other projects, and are a great asset for anyone getting started working with green wood. Availability of carving tools in New Zealand isn’t great, but there...
What a wonderful weekend at the Arts Centre in Ōtautahi Christchurch was had! Over 40 practitioners of necessary traditions spent the weekend demonstrating their resourceful skills. The reality of how it was to have these extraordinary group of practitioners together in one place was beyond our hopes, it felt like putting the...