(Episode 37) Hokitika, New Zealand. Steve Gwaliasi is a master jade carver that has seen many students come through his shop. Owner of the local jade carver shop in town, Steve has the ability to help complete novices made beautiful jade jewelry in a single day! How does he do it? Steve has created the perfect learning environment that draws on his childhood in the Solomon Islands. It is a wonderful place to be, and Bonz n Stonz will continue to be a gem, pun intended, on the west coast of New Zealand for many years to come.

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