Parau Shell Carving Make-and-Take Workshop

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The young artist brings real skill and a relaxed, hands-on approach to every session.<br><br></div><div>Things kick off with a quick health and safety rundown covering the dust extractors and vacuum circuit pads in the studio, so you know exactly what everything does before you pick up a tool. From there, Iaveta introduces the engraving machines, which are lighter and easier to handle than a Dremel, making them well suited to first-timers.<br><br></div><div>You will practise drawing lines on a raw shell to get a feel for the machine and find your rhythm. Speed matters here as going too fast burns the shell and leaves thick, uneven lines, so coconut shells are used to help you dial in your control early on.<br><br></div><div>Once you are comfortable, you move to the design board to choose a pattern. You will trace your chosen design on paper multiple times and fill it with motifs such as birds, whales or traditional patterns before transferring it to your shell piece. Iaveta keeps the talking light and gets you engraving as quickly as possible.<br><br></div><div>The focus throughout the session is on doing rather than listening. Iaveta will show you the correct technique, including always engraving downward for clean lines, and if you hit a tricky spot he will demonstrate on a similar piece rather than stepping in to fix yours. You are welcome to ask for help at any point, and most participants do.<br><br></div><div>You choose your own design and Iaveta will not steer you away from something ambitious.<br><br>By 4pm you will leave with a finished small pendant, fully set up with a hook for earrings, string for a necklace, or the O-ring for your keychain, ready to go.</div>", "departure_and_return": "<div>Te 'Are Tatatau Studio, signposted along Panama Main Road, Avarua, Rarotonga.&nbsp;</div>", "faq": "<div><strong>What will I make at the Te 'Are Vananga Parau Shell Carving Workshop?</strong></div><div>You'll engrave your own design onto a parau shell (mother of pearl) and leave with a finished piece, a small pendant, earrings or keychain, ready to wear, complete with hooks and string attached.<br><br></div><div><strong>Do I need any carving experience to join the Parau Shell Carving Make-and-Take Workshop?</strong></div><div>No experience needed. The session starts with a full introduction to the machines and techniques, and your instructor Iaveta will guide you through every step.<br><br></div><div><strong>How long does the workshop run and what time does it start?</strong></div><div>The workshop runs for four hours, from 12pm to 4pm on Wednesday at the Te 'Are Tatatau Studio in Rarotonga.<br><br></div><div><strong>Will the instructor take over if I'm struggling with my design?</strong></div><div>Rather than stepping in, Iaveta will demonstrate the technique on a separate piece so you can watch and then carry on with your own work.</div>", "pg_review": "", "product_help": null, "featured": true, "cancellation_policy_extra_info": "", "fitness_rating": "1", "fitness_notes": "", "accessibility_rating": "1", "accessibility_notes": "<div>Access to the workshop is up a set of stairs at the Te 'Are Tatatau Studio.&nbsp;</div>", "highlights": "<ul><li>Learn to engrave real parau shell with specialist tools</li><li>No experience needed; guided from the very first line</li><li>Walk away with a finished, wearable piece the same day</li><li>The only workshop of its kind on Rarotonga</li><li>Taught by a working artist with years of hands-on experience</li></ul>", "facilities": [], "itinerary": [], "extra_notes": "", "all_public_holidays_closed": false, "cruise_extra_information": "", "custom_accordion_item_title": null, "custom_accordion_item_content": "", "display_hours_publicly": false, "allow_single_bookings_once_capacity_is_reached": false, "require_fully_booked_before_next_available": false, "require_minimum_capacity_for_booking_confirmation": false, "minimum_capacity_required_for_booking_confirmation": null, "email_extra_information_to_customer": "", "return_option_available": false, "minimum_duration_for_customer_defined_booking": null, "is_rental_product": false, "rental_inventory_count": null, "rental_unit_label": "", "allow_customer_duration": false, "qr_code": "https://d2iwhohslm84tu.cloudfront.net/qr_codes/qr_product_parau-shell-carving-make-and-take-workshop.png", "total_booking_count": 2, "total_review_count": 0, "updated_at": "2026-09-20T01:57:52.619194Z", "business": "9e5c45b2-8593-4e3f-b76c-2a7c204251d7", "accommodation": null, "asset": null, "asset_pool": null, "route": null, "return_product": null, "awards": [], "bed_configurations": [], "room_amenities": [], "type": "product" }