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Our aim at 7 Islands is to give you an immersive experience, a shift in conceptual thinking and insight into contemporary master craftsmanship.Our hands-on workshops focus on divergence in thinking and collaboration in practice, stimulating lively talks and debates in celebration of the ability and talent of the human hand.

 
 
The design team at Studio Alexander were invited by craftsman, Carin Wilson, to his Pukeruru Studio just North of Auckland for a design weekend.

Our workshops

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Mark making workshop: 1-day
Mark making workshop: 1-day

Mark making has been the primary form of expression in human culture since we began to understand the use of tools.

Furniture Design Studio: 1-night/2-days
Furniture Design Studio: 1-night/2-days

In this residential event we will guide you in development of your conceptual skills in design and competencies in woodworking. We will assess your skill level and design our support to ensure your progress.

Furniture Design Studio: 1-week Residential Intensive
Furniture Design Studio: 1-week Residential Intensive

In this extended Residential Experience we aim to take your skills to the next level at both the conceptual and technical level. Your virtually uninterrupted immersion will enable you to move ahead as fast as you want to go with us behind you.

Furniture Design Studio: 6-week Design Retreat
Furniture Design Studio: 6-week Design Retreat

This is a multi-disciplinary studio opportunity for artists including sculptors, painters, furniture makers and writers to work on a special project, take time out to pursue a different direction, or simply take a breather from your regular routine or commitments.

Corporate Groups
Corporate Groups

We like the idea of Corporates coming together in a creative environment, trying something new, learning more about each other, exploring new ways of making their business more effective.

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