{"title":"Pōneke Wellington workshops","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe're bringing Resourceful Craft 2026 to Pōneke Wellington - 12 \u0026amp; 13 September!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe'll be hosted by our friends at Micro Mill, at 11 Hopper St, Mount Cook, Pōneke Wellington. Join our craftsperson for two days of hands-on making, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003elearning and connection as part of the 2026 workshop tour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSign up to our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rekindle.myflodesk.com\/newsletter\"\u003emailing list\u003c\/a\u003e to receive info about our 2026 programme.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"spatula-carving-poneke","title":"Spatula Carving (Pōneke)","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSaturday 12 September: 10am - 12pm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-NZ\"\u003eThis beginner-friendly workshop will guide you through the process of carving a fundamental kitchen tool: the wooden spatula. Learn about the basic functional rules that guide spatula design, and sketch your own onto a blank sourced from sustainably grown hardwood from Banks Peninsula. Learn to work with the properties of wood grain, and how to safely use a variety of straight-knife techniques to shape your blank into a finished and functional object. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-NZ\"\u003eSpatula carving is an ideal first introduction to green wood carving and establishes\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003emany of the techniques used in spoon carving and beyond. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-NZ\"\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-NZ\"\u003eAll materials and tools will be provided.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-NZ\"\u003eFootwear – Closed-in footwear is essential.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-NZ\"\u003eGloves – If you feel more comfortable wearing gloves when using sharp tools, we recommend you bring tight fitting garden gloves or cut-resistant gloves – loose gloves can be a hazard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-NZ\"\u003eFood \u0026amp; drink – Bring a water bottle to keep hydrated, and any food or snacks you may need over the course of the workshop. To observe tikanga, we ask that no food or hot drinks are consumed in the workspace; a separate area will be available for breaks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-NZ\"\u003eThis workshop is for adults aged 18 and over who can work safely without direct supervision with very sharp hand tools, or for young people aged 16–17 who can meet the same safety requirements and attend with a supervising adult. If a young person attends, two workshop places must be purchased (one for the young person and one for the accompanying adult).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-fareast;\"\u003eCancellation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-fareast;\"\u003eBookings are non-refundable. \u003c\/span\u003eIf for any reason (this includes illness, travel delays, and injuries) you need to cancel your workshop, you will receive a refund minus a $30 administration fee. \u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-fareast;\"\u003eThis is provided you contact us at least 14 full days before your booking\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePlease see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.rekindle.org.nz\/pages\/refund-cancellation-policy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-fareast;\"\u003eCancellation Policy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for more details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWe are grateful to be able to offer this workshop because of support from Creative New Zealand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0284\/1780\/files\/CNZ_Logo_This_one_jpeg.png?v=1764709324\" alt=\"\" width=\"313\" height=\"82\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Resourceful Craft 26","offers":[{"title":"Workshop ticket","offer_id":44172401049687,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0284\/1780\/files\/1786871712803_9zcsls44_c2b6b4a2-a645-4876-a438-ab38d2452e56.png?v=1786872827"},{"product_id":"sharpening-poneke","title":"Sharpening (Pōneke)","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSaturday 12 September: 1pm - 3pm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-NZ\"\u003eSharpening is an essential skill for maintaining your tools, helping them perform at their best and last a lifetime. In this seminar-style workshop, you’ll learn the basics of sharpening, from kitchen knives to woodworking tools and garden implements, using affordable, readily available equipment. With time to practise at the end, you’ll leave confident in your ability to sharpen tools in your home and workshop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-NZ\"\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-NZ\"\u003eAll materials and tools will be provided.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-NZ\"\u003eYou’re also welcome to bring tools you’d like to sharpen. We may not have the time or specific equipment needed to sharpen every item during the session, but you will receive guidance on the best method to sharpen your tool at home.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-NZ\"\u003eFootwear – Closed-in footwear is essential.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-NZ\"\u003eGloves – If you feel more comfortable wearing gloves when using sharp tools, we recommend you bring tight fitting garden gloves or cut-resistant gloves – loose gloves can be a hazard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-NZ\"\u003eFood \u0026amp; drink – Bring a water bottle to keep hydrated, and any food or snacks you may need over the course of the workshop. To observe tikanga, we ask that no food or hot drinks are consumed in the workspace; a separate area will be available for breaks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-NZ\"\u003eThis workshop is for adults aged 18 and over who can work safely without direct supervision with very sharp hand tools, or for young people aged 16–17 who can meet the same safety requirements and attend with a supervising adult. If a young person attends, two workshop places must be purchased (one for the young person and one for the accompanying adult).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-fareast;\"\u003eCancellation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-fareast;\"\u003eBookings are non-refundable. \u003c\/span\u003eIf for any reason (this includes illness, travel delays, and injuries) you need to cancel your workshop, you will receive a refund minus a $30 administration fee. \u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-fareast;\"\u003eThis is provided you contact us at least 14 full days before your booking\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePlease see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.rekindle.org.nz\/pages\/refund-cancellation-policy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-fareast;\"\u003eCancellation Policy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for more details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWe are grateful to be able to offer this workshop because of support from Creative New Zealand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0284\/1780\/files\/CNZ_Logo_This_one_jpeg.png?v=1764709324\" alt=\"\" width=\"313\" height=\"82\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Resourceful Craft 26","offers":[{"title":"Workshop ticket","offer_id":44172402753623,"sku":null,"price":48.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0284\/1780\/files\/1786872124571_nob70uif_b75d41e7-bf63-40db-bce3-139c343d0cbf.png?v=1786872864"},{"product_id":"beginner-spoon-carving-poneke","title":"Beginner Spoon Carving (Pōneke)","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSunday 13 September: 10am - 2pm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-NZ\"\u003eThis beginner-friendly workshop introduces you to the ancient craft of spoon carving. Learn about spoon design and sketch your own onto a blank sourced from sustainably grown hardwood from Banks Peninsula. Practise safe carving techniques with straight and curved knives, and learn to appreciate the wood’s structure by working with the grain. This careful and rewarding craft encourages patience, offering a great way to slow down and connect with the material.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-NZ\"\u003ePlease note: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-NZ\"\u003eAll materials and tools will be provided.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-NZ\"\u003eFootwear – Closed-in footwear is essential.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-NZ\"\u003eFood \u0026amp; drink – Bring a water bottle to keep hydrated, and any food or snacks you may need over the course of the workshop. To observe tikanga, we ask that no food or hot drinks are consumed in the workspace; a separate area will be available for breaks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-NZ\"\u003eThis workshop is for adults aged 18 and over who can work safely without direct supervision with very sharp hand tools, or for young people aged 16–17 who can meet the same safety requirements and attend with a supervising adult. If a young person attends, two workshop places must be purchased (one for the young person and one for the accompanying adult).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-fareast;\"\u003eCancellation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-fareast;\"\u003eBookings are non-refundable. \u003c\/span\u003eIf for any reason (this includes illness, travel delays, and injuries) you need to cancel your workshop, you will receive a refund minus a $30 administration fee. \u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-fareast;\"\u003eThis is provided you contact us at least 14 full days before your booking\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePlease see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.rekindle.org.nz\/pages\/refund-cancellation-policy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-fareast;\"\u003eCancellation Policy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for more details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWe are grateful to be able to offer this workshop because of support from Creative New Zealand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0284\/1780\/files\/CNZ_Logo_This_one_jpeg.png?v=1764709324\" alt=\"\" width=\"313\" height=\"82\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Resourceful Craft 26","offers":[{"title":"Workshop ticket","offer_id":44172407832663,"sku":null,"price":115.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0284\/1780\/files\/1786872505397_x4bkl1rv_03e1ca1b-bfb5-4759-9ba0-f9b8cac14fad.png?v=1786872890"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0284\/1780\/collections\/1786871712803_9zcsls44_c2b6b4a2-a645-4876-a438-ab38d2452e56.png?v=1786873721","url":"https:\/\/www.rekindle.org.nz\/collections\/poneke-wellington-workshops.oembed","provider":"Rekindle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}