Come and learn about stone in its place of origin - our workshops are designed for all levels of experience, from absolute beginner to professional. You will be taught by tutors who have specialised in sculpture, stone restoration and carving. Tareitanga Sculpture Symposium - Tareitanga is one of Wellington's cultural highlights. In the summers of 1995 and 1997 sculptors from throughout New Zealand and overseas transformed two tonne blocks of cream coloured Oamaru stone into works of art. The sculptures they make will then be on exhibition for a further week.
All works are for sale.
In fact, Hualien is one of the biggest producers of marble in the world. Last year, the quarrying operations around Taroko Gorge produced nearly nine million tons of the decorative stone. Copyright 2000 Richard Collins, Sculptor.