Over the last few years, I’ve realised I’m typically happiest whilst in a workshop and finding practical solutions for things. For me, this provides a variety of problem solving, and the physical action of making and creating things, working with a wide diversity of materials, and using all types of tools.
I also realised how much I love sharing this knowledge to help others in a full-time tutor role for 2 years, with Toi Whakaari, from 2020 – 2022.
As a tutor, my aim is to share all I can to facilitate your learning, to help you reach your highest potential in your greatest passions.
Jason – 3rd May 2021
Although I needed to step down from my tutor role due to the ongoing Covid risks worldwide, I was then very fortunate to be working in a large private workshop space in Masterton for a couple of years, doing joinery, set and prop making, welding, and coachbuilding.
I’m now living off-grid, surrounded by native bush, and slowly building a dream workshop space here, with a home, and a small community.
Some Core Skills:
I’ve been really fortunate to have been involved in a great many number of things over the years, and as a result I’m really grateful to have a few main core skills to hand as required.
I’m adaptable to many roles (and have quite a weirdly diverse background too). This website however is mainly about my work in the greater Wellington region of Aotearoa, NZ.
- Set & Props maker / fabricator / tutor
- Joiner / Cabinet Maker
- General Handyperson
- Rigger / Rope Access (IRATA and then IRAANZ)
- Massage Therapist
- Photographer
- Business Management & Sales
- Catering & Hospitality
- Public Speaker / Presenter / Trainer
- Website Development (HTML, CSS, Usability and SEO, primarily from 1997 – 2013)
My passion is learning new skills, thoughts and experiences.
When there’s something new I need to understand, I do what I can to learn from others more experienced, and then try utilise that knowledge with me for a long time into the future, whilst still keeping safe of course, and seeking ongoing guidance.