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Rakiura Jade (David Goodin)

Name: Rakiura Jade (David Goodin)
Address: Elgin Terrace, Oban 9818, New Zealand, Southland, NZ
Telephone: 021 025 93958
Location: Rakiura Jade (David Goodin)
Rating: 4

4.0(4 reviews on Google)

David Goodin's journey into carving began in the mid-1980s. David also offers popular hands-on workshops where visitors can carve their own pounamu pendant

“Merry Adventures (Blog):** Described Dave as a "wonderful teacher" and "so patient."” · “Tripadvisor:** Features reviews describing the workshops as an "Excellent course, very reasonable price, great teacher."”

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Their Story

David Goodin's journey into carving began in the mid-1980s. After an injury sustained while working in the logging industry on the North Island, he sought a change in life and developed an interest in Māori art, which he studied at a community college in Hawke's Bay. Initially, he worked with cow…

What They Make

Hand-carved pounamu (greenstone) pieces
Small sculptures from New Zealand hard stone
Fine art from New Zealand hard stone
"Make Your Own Treasure" pounamu carving workshops (resulting in a pounamu pendant, typically traditional Toki pendants)
Custom carving requests
Commissions

More from Rakiura Jade (David Goodin)

"Make Your Own Treasure" pounamu carving workshopsStudio visitsGroup demonstrationsCustom carving requestsCommissions

How to Get Their Products

Farmers' Markets

Stewart Island/Rakiura (Producer Region)

Southland

Direct Sales

Elgin Terrace, Oban 9818, New Zealand

Shipping (within NZ or internationally), Direct purchase from studio (physical store)