​✨ Mānawatia a Matariki 🌌

​🌟 Join us for Matariki - Friday, 18th July 2024! 🌟

​✨ Taonga Carving Workshop with Stevei Houkāmau ✨

​No pottery experience needed; all skill levels are welcome.

​🎉 We are thrilled to celebrate Matariki 2024 with a special workshop featuring our dear friend and renowned clay artist, Stevei Houkāmau.

​Stevei's workshops last year left a lasting impression, and we are excited to welcome her back to our studio.

​👩🏽‍🏫 Embark on an Extraordinary Creative Journey!

​Join Stevei for a unique opportunity to explore taonga carving, connect with your whakapapa (genealogy), and express your personal stories.

​👐🏽 What You’ll Experience:

• ​Carve a unique taonga (treasure) under Stevei’s expert guidance.

• ​Learn techniques for marking your taonga with your whakapapa, adding personal significance to your creation.

• ​Watch Stevei demonstrate her exceptional carving skills.

• ​Each participant will receive a taonga to practice on.

​🗡️ About Stevei Houkāmau:

​Stevei’s artwork, rooted in whakapapa, transcends personal background, embodying Māori traditions, migration from te Moana nui a kiwa (the Pacific Ocean), and spiritual connections between Atua (deities) and tāngata (people).

​Stevei Houkāmau, Ngāti Porou, Te Whanau-a-Apanui, is a full-time artist based in Te Whanganui-a-tara, specializing in Uku (Clay). Her journey began in 2011 at Toihoukura in Te Tairawhiti. In 2021, she became a full-time artist, dedicated to exploring the concept of “Whakapapa” through her distinctive carved designs.

​Recently awarded the Kiingi Tuheitia Portraiture award in 2023, Stevei continues to make significant strides in her field, with a solo exhibition at Object Space.

​Reflecting on her practice, Stevei shared, “My dream was always to be a tattoo artist. Today, I cherish that I get to Ta moko Papatuanuku every day.”

​🎟️ Reserve Your Spot Today!

​Limited spaces are available for this exclusive workshop. Secure your spot now.

​✨ Flexible Payment Plans Available ✨

​Contact Karla Marie at pottery@karlamarie.nz to make arrangements as soon as possible.

​Terms & Conditions

• ​Payment Plans: Flexible payment options are available, but classes fill up quickly. Contact Karla Marie to make arrangements.

• ​Non-refundable Tuition: Tuition is non-refundable and cannot be transferred once the class has started.

• ​Included Materials: All materials, including clay and tools, are included unless otherwise specified.

​Refund Policy

• ​No Refunds: Due to limited class size and nature of our guest artist workshops, refunds are not available. Contact us promptly for assistance in finding a replacement if you are unable to make it.

• ​Class Cancellation: Karla Marie Ceramics Limited reserves the right to cancel classes with insufficient enrollment, in which case a full refund will be issued.

​At Karla Marie Ceramics, we understand life’s unpredictability and strive to help find solutions. Thank you for your understanding and support of our small business. 💓