A day of mindful making, layered colour, and focused creative flow.
As the noise of the year begins to settle, this workshop offers space to slow down, refocus, and create with intention. Join Karvaura at Crafters Market, Chameleon Village (Hartebeespoort Dam) for a hands-on karving workshop using the Karving Kanvas – a multi-layered, colour-rich sheet that reveals beauty through depth, pressure, and rhythm.
If you don't know what to karve, we have a range of stencils for you to choose from to karve on the day. Or bring your design printed and use carbonpaper on the day to trace your design before karving it out!
This is a tactile, immersive creative experience designed to quiet mental clutter and engage the hands through purposeful, repetitive motion.
No noise. No rush. Just texture, focus, and flow.
Workshop options and pricing
Choose from one of the options below for your preferred creative outcome on the day:
R249
- 2x Karving Kanvas Coasters
- 2x A6 Karving Kanvas Sheets
- 1x A6 Karving Your Cover Notebook
What you’ll learn and experience
You’ll be guided through the fundamentals of karving, including tool handling, pressure control, and angle variation. A live demonstration introduces the process before you begin. You can sketch your own design, choose from a light stencil, or work intuitively. You’ll also learn how to read the side of the sheet to understand colour order and how depth reveals different layers, allowing you to work at your own pace.
What’s included
A three-hour guided creative workshop. Live demonstrations and step-by-step instruction. Introduction to karving tools and safe techniques. Layer awareness and colour-depth understanding. All materials provided. Karving tools are loaned for use during the workshop and are not included to take home. Your completed piece is yours to keep.
Food and refreshments
Participants are welcome to explore and support the many local restuarants and shops at Chameleon Village before or after the workshop.
Supporting local craft
Chameleon Village is home to a vibrant community of independent crafters, artists, and small businesses. Attending this workshop also gives you time to explore the studios, shops, and creative spaces that make this precinct a hub for local craft and culture.
Workshop details
Venue: Crafters Market, Chameleon Village, Hartbeespoort Dam, Johannesburg
Dates: Sunday, 1 March 2026
Time: 09:00–12:00 or 13:00–16:00
Setting: Indoor creative studio space at Chameleon Village
Who it’s for
First-time karvers and curious creatives. Stationery lovers, journal users, and anyone looking to reset mentally through making. No art or design experience needed. We guide you from your first cut to your final detail.
Why join
Create something personal, not mass-produced. Experience focused, hands-on creative flow. Leave with a finished piece and a clearer, lighter mind.
Special offer
Workshop attendees receive 10% off any Karvaura products purchased on the day.
Important note
By attending this workshop, you acknowledge that karving involves the use of sharp tools. Tools are used at your own risk, and participants accept responsibility for their own safety while working. All guidance is provided, but care and attention are required at all times.
Spaces are limited to keep the experience intimate and hands-on.
