Local Artists

Lane Hawkins is a Nelson based contemporary weaver. His current work reflects the Māori practice of tukutuku weaving to produce both contemporary and traditional designs. 

Lane harvests locally using Kiekie (Freycinetia banksia) and Pīngao - Golden sand sedge (Ficinia). To create his patterns, these plants are used naturally or dyed.

Isaac’s main area of interest is in minimalist object design. The intention of his work is to simply reveal the fabric of nature in the simplest possible way.

Using organic and invaluable materials such as driftwood and framing them with crisp lines of precious metal he hand crafts objects which are as pleasing to touch as they are to look at. 

Brian Flintoff is a master bone-carver, whose work is held on marae through Aotearoa and in private and public collections and museums throughout the world.  He is the author of Taonga Puoro: Singing Treasures, about the musical instruments of the Maori, and Brian is also widely regarded as one of Aotearoa’s pre-eminent makers of Maori instruments.

Peter Mitchell is a master carver of beautiful, high quality jewellery and gifts, based in Blenheim. 

Peter is NZ born, and of Māori, European and Pitcairn descent. Peter has now been carving for over 24 years. Peter creates pieces that depict various aspects of Māori culture. 

Pip is a self-taught surface pattern designer who's passionate about leaving the world in a better way than she found it.

Her 'Ethical Homewares' are handmade with carefully selected fabrics, that not only look stunning but are good for our world.

 Sika is a multimedia artist whose work reflects a lifetime of listening to the rhythms of nature.  Using didjeridoo, drums, native flutes, rattles and Māori Taonga Puoro, he creates visceral, rhythmic music that has the ability to transport people to profound states of relaxation.