Ako Hokianga
Workshops & Short Courses
The short courses that we run throughout the year are designed specifically from the feedback of our Hokianga community. Our tutors are regional experts, our classes are small to ensure the best outcomes, and our fees low to non existent. We believe in providing accessible, relevant and cutting edge workshops to all of the people of Hokianga.
Meet the Tutors
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Kristina Robertson
Ceramics Instructor
Kristina is a passionate potter and ceramics instructor who has spent years honing her craft at the wheel. She brings a love of functional art, a deep respect for clay, and a gentle, encouraging teaching style to every class.
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Eva Walker
Stone Artist
Eva is a dedicated stone artist and educator whose creative journey began over a decade ago in Rāwene. She brings a deep understanding of how hands-on, tactile experiences shape our well-being, and now shares this passion through inspiring workshops and community-based teaching.
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Kara Dodson
Serial Maker
A self-described serial maker and gentle disruptor, she brings an eclectic mix of architecture, printmaking, gallery work, mentoring, and event organising to her creative practice. With experience across the film, music, and kai worlds — and a few businesses along the way — she now balances making art with saying yes to quirky projects and the daily interruptions of her cat, dog, chickens, and whānau..
Gallery: Previous Workshops
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Previous Workshops & Short Courses
3-Day Workshop - Hands In Clay Pottery Classes
Guided by Fern Coast Pottery’s Kristina, participants can choose their learning direction. From learning the wheel to building by hand - it is up to you.
Whakapiripiri with Simi
Join Simone Paris over three fortnights and learn to design then create a painted and woven Art board with Matariki as the kaupapa/focus.
Cricut with Kara
Learn Cricut with Kara, presented by Ako Hokianga and HCET. Looking to learn Cricut, cut more detailed screen printing stencils or create your own iron on designs.
3-Day Workshop - Introduction to Stone
Introduction to Stone with Eva Walker
This 3-day workshop is your introduction to working with Stone.
3-Day Workshop - Stone with Rossi
3-Day Workshop - Stone with Rossi (Advanced)
For those who looking to take their stone work to the next level. Prerequisite: Intermediate Stone with Lawrence Hale.
