Bonz 'N Stonz Carving Studio
Bonz 'N Stonz Carving Studio
Bonz 'N Stonz Carving Studio
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Bonz N Stonz is a boutique carving studio in Hokitika, South Island New Zealand. We provide a 360° experience that allows you to experience the New Zealand tradition of carving. In our sessions you will learn about the signficance of carving in Maori culture. With the help of our master carvers we will teach you carving skills and help you design your own piece to take home. You can carve a piece from jade, bone, or shell.
Duration: More than 3 hours
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NorthStar10737331522
3 contributions
Nov 2023 • Family
Great atmosphere , friendly staff relaxed feeling . Affordable pricing .
Definitely recommend a must do in Hokitika for sure family friendly ( over 8s)
Definitely recommend a must do in Hokitika for sure family friendly ( over 8s)
Written 3 December 2023
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Brigitte J
Germany3 contributions
Oct 2023 • Solo
Steven is a wonderful helpful man and a professionel carver. I booked a course, designed an earring, but was to tired because I biked a lot, that I had no more power to lern carving...so...Steven did it and carved a great earing!
Never forgot this nice an inspirating place!
Brigitte
Never forgot this nice an inspirating place!
Brigitte
Written 28 November 2023
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Carol Blue Mountains
Blue Mountains, Australia365 contributions
Nov 2023 • Solo
Have wanted to do this for years; it was everything I expected and more. Much easier than I thought because the instructions were so good (thanks Kat). Lovely pieces of stone to choose from, though come with a design in mind. Took about 2-3 hours and it was very special to know I'd made it myself
Written 16 November 2023
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Melanie bragg
54 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
💚 DO THIS WORKSHOP! 💚
If you are considering a workshop with Steve, this is your sign... just do it!
Steve is an incredibly warm and thoughtful individual with an eye for detail and an abundance of love and care to share. Crafting our own pendants alongside our family made the experience even more cherished as a lasting keepsake and beautiful memory.
Unlike the usual touristy spots, this workshop is a refreshing and unique gem during your travels in NZ. We couldn't be happier that we made the decision to stop here!
Be sure to allocate some time during your holiday for this creative and meaningful experience; it may take a few hours, but it's absolutely worth it!
BACKSTORY:
We met a freespirited homeless guy in Greymouth who gifted us some Jade, whom he had gifted to him by Steve. When he went in, Steve also gave him a necklace, a shower and a fuel voucher 🥺 We set upon a mission to see if we could meet Steve and finish our jade gifts as a little memory of the trip.
From the moment we went in, Steve was so welcoming. He asked many questions, told us beautiful stories, and guided us through the process with infinite patience.
My dad's partner showed interest in a cross while we were here. Not long after, Steve was working on his own task, and then, at the end, it was a freshly made cross that he gifted to her 🥺😍
It's generous people like Steve who make experiences so special. We will definitely remember this as a highlight of our NZ trip and hope that you make the choice to go in and meet him too.
Thank you, Steve 💚
If you are considering a workshop with Steve, this is your sign... just do it!
Steve is an incredibly warm and thoughtful individual with an eye for detail and an abundance of love and care to share. Crafting our own pendants alongside our family made the experience even more cherished as a lasting keepsake and beautiful memory.
Unlike the usual touristy spots, this workshop is a refreshing and unique gem during your travels in NZ. We couldn't be happier that we made the decision to stop here!
Be sure to allocate some time during your holiday for this creative and meaningful experience; it may take a few hours, but it's absolutely worth it!
BACKSTORY:
We met a freespirited homeless guy in Greymouth who gifted us some Jade, whom he had gifted to him by Steve. When he went in, Steve also gave him a necklace, a shower and a fuel voucher 🥺 We set upon a mission to see if we could meet Steve and finish our jade gifts as a little memory of the trip.
From the moment we went in, Steve was so welcoming. He asked many questions, told us beautiful stories, and guided us through the process with infinite patience.
My dad's partner showed interest in a cross while we were here. Not long after, Steve was working on his own task, and then, at the end, it was a freshly made cross that he gifted to her 🥺😍
It's generous people like Steve who make experiences so special. We will definitely remember this as a highlight of our NZ trip and hope that you make the choice to go in and meet him too.
Thank you, Steve 💚
Written 5 August 2023
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Tania M
9 contributions
Aug 2022 • Family
A must do! My daughter and I had a wonderful afternoon polishing stones we found on the beach. Steve is a very beautiful human and really made our stay a highlight. 💚🙏
Written 14 August 2022
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w00dy32
Wellington, New Zealand8 contributions
Apr 2022
I cannot rate this experience highly enough. This is the 3rd time I’ve visited and each time I’ve come away with beautifully carved pendants. Steve is patient and helpful through every stage and the carving studio is just as user friendly for girlz as it is boyz🙂. Thanks again Steve.
Irene ( and Jan)
Wellington NZ
Irene ( and Jan)
Wellington NZ
Written 7 April 2022
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nzp0ppy
Nelson-Tasman Region, New Zealand23,563 contributions
Feb 2022
Steve and Katene gave awesome guidance and help and advice for a great finished bone carving that i am stoked with. It was a great set up with good equipment. I loved how they had a folder of designs that you were welcome to use, or you could create your own, or use a mix.
The smiles, encouragement and positive vibe was here. We once did carving on stewart island and it was a horrid experience - not at bonz n stonz.
In fact, the experience and creating was so awesome that we are going back tomorrow to do a jade carving.
Highly recommend this for a truely unique souvenir which you can be very very proud of.
The smiles, encouragement and positive vibe was here. We once did carving on stewart island and it was a horrid experience - not at bonz n stonz.
In fact, the experience and creating was so awesome that we are going back tomorrow to do a jade carving.
Highly recommend this for a truely unique souvenir which you can be very very proud of.
Written 1 February 2022
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Arohanuitraveller
20 contributions
Jun 2021 • Solo
Amazing experience from beginning to end.
Steve was really helpful in bringing my design from a piece to stone to a finished piece to life and gave me the confidence to complete my everything myself. I choose the bring own material option and loved that I could get on with it but still had help whenever I needed. Very good price for what you are getting and I had an amazing time. Would highly recommend to others.
Steve was really helpful in bringing my design from a piece to stone to a finished piece to life and gave me the confidence to complete my everything myself. I choose the bring own material option and loved that I could get on with it but still had help whenever I needed. Very good price for what you are getting and I had an amazing time. Would highly recommend to others.
Written 19 June 2021
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Tommydeee
Hanmer Springs, New Zealand213 contributions
Apr 2021
Fabulous fun, produced really high quality pendants. Great activity, expert help and amazing fun. We planned for the day, I made two carvings in 4 hours and loved every second.
Written 24 April 2021
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Emma Gillard
6 contributions
Dec 2020 • Couples
My boyfriend and I had the best time carving jade a few weeks ago. He wanted to make himself a toki, and I had seen a really awesome fish hook in the store I wanted to copy. Melvin was our expert and he was so patient, helping us choose the best pieces of jade (beautiful selection) and perfect our designs. He was on hand the whole time we carved, offering advice and helping out if I got a bit nervous I was going to ruin my piece! We didn’t feel rushed at all, and we are so proud of what we created! Absolute highlight of our NZ trip.
Written 29 December 2020
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Thank you for such amazing feedack, we are so happy to hear you enjoyed your carving experience with us!
Written 12 January 2021
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Jill H
Flower Mound, TX16 contributions
Is Bonz "N Stonz still open? I have had a hard time getting the website to work.
Reto
Burgdorf, Switzerland545 contributions
Hey, yes it’s still open. I also hadn’t found anything in the internet, but we went there two days ago and i showed them some stones i found on the beach (turned out i just found stones).
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Frequently Asked Questions about Bonz 'N Stonz Carving Studio
- Bonz 'N Stonz Carving Studio is open:
- Sun - Sat 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Hotels near Bonz 'N Stonz Carving Studio:
- (0.02 km) Teichelmann's Bed & Breakfast
- (0.04 km) Hokitika Fire Station Boutique Accommodation
- (0.19 km) Beachfront Hotel Hokitika
- (0.14 km) Stumpers Accommodation
- (0.13 km) Crooked Mile Cottage - by the sea
- Restaurants near Bonz 'N Stonz Carving Studio:
- (0.03 km) Sushi Bar Hokitika
- (0.05 km) Delighted Ice Cream And Dessert Parlour
- (0.06 km) Sweet Alice's
- (0.09 km) The Hokitika Sandwich Company
- (0.11 km) Fat Pipi Pizzas