BENJAMIN GRANT FURNITURE Based in Whaingaroa Raglan, Benjamin Grant is a designer and maker specializing in sculptural and functional furniture. With a deep appreciation for the natural forms and textures found in wood, his work explores the relationship between materiality and human interaction. Each piece reflects a commitment to craftsmanship, balancing aesthetics with practicality. Benjamin…
WAIKERI SCULPTURE STUDIO Taimoana Meuli Working in the sculpture realms for 28 years Taimoana says his inspiration comes from the importance he places on connecting with nature, and valuing and respecting the physical environment, it is humbling and gratifying to shape and redefine stone, metals, wood and Pounamu captivating its natural beauty while allowing…
MINISTRY OF WOOD Roger Woolston was brought up remotely on a farm in Taumarunui the heart of the north island, he left school to train as an apprentice cabinetmaker then onto his OE working as the resident cabinetmaker in Yallingup Galleries, Australia. Returning to NZ to work in the super yacht industry before running his…
FUNCTIONAL LOG ART 62 Upper Wainui Road @functional log art 021 141 3325 Functional.log.art@gmail.com
GEOFF IRVING The late Geoffrey Irving was a New Zealand wood sculptor with over 40 years experience in his field. He moved to Raglan with his young family in 1985 and taught wood working at Raglan Area School for many years before moving overseas. When he returned, he was excited and inspired by the landscapes…
WENDY LEMMON I love exploring different mediums, blending form and function to create piecesthat feel both unique and useful. Old utilitarian objects often spark the process—something about their history invites imagination. You’ll find me surrounded by art every day at Rivet, the gallery I co-own with my husband Stan in Raglan. It’s where my work…
MOONLIGHT BAY STUDIO Step into the enchanting world of Moonlight Bay Studio in Raglan by the Sea, where creativity knows no bounds. Husband and wife duo, Peter and Rossi, seamlessly blend their diverse talents to bring you an exquisite array of art and craft. Peter, a master of his craft with a background in IT…