Create Your Own Sculpture
An Awhitu Art Experience
With Howard Hirst

In just 2 days you'll carve a unique Awhitu memento

Summary: With Howard's guidance you can design and create your very own sculpture. In a fun and relaxed atmosphere Howard introduces you to a variety of carving mediums. He explains and demonstrates sculpture techniques with the various tools he uses. You then choose your own medium depending on difficulty and expectations.

Self-taught artist Howard Hirst has been following his dream of working in solid materials since moving to his picturesque and peaceful beach property 5 years ago with his wife Helen and son Issac. Using hand tools only Howard creates unique and beautiful carvings from a variety of substances, including sandstone and ponga treefern stumps. Howard's speciality is garden art and he has exhibited at various sculptural events including New Zealand's largest gardening exposition - the Ellerslie Flower Show.

Itinerary: Day One
  • Pickup from Auckland City
  • Morning Studio: 2-3 hours
    • Intro to Howard and surroundings
    • Design and start on your piece
  • Picnic Lunch
  • Afternoon Studio Time 2-3 hours
    • Continuing morning work
  • Evening Meal
  • Optional Activity 2 hours
Itinerary: Day Two
  • Breakfast
  • Morning Studio: 2-3 hours
    • Finishing the sculpture
  • Sit Down Lunch
  • Optional Activity 2 hours
  • Transport to Auckland

This Unique Kiwi Experience
NZ$870

Every Awhitu Art Experience includes:
Each artist provides two days hands-on experience. You work alongside and learn from a local artist in their area of expertise.
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