Entries by Artist

Small apple wood burl bowl, 110mm x 90mm

Large, wide-rim bowl made from Michelia timber. Embellished with pyrography and dye. Lacquer finish. 310mm × 80mm.

Hollow form made from figured Cherry and hollowed through a 7/8" opening. Finished with Haarlem Danish Oil. 185mm x 150mm

Celebrating kākāpō conservation efforts and the 2026 milestones, this platter is made from Swamp Kauri with a Rimu stand, embellished with acrylics and pyrography. The off-centre rim pattern represents the markings of the kākāpō. 380mm

Cookie jar made into a milk churn shape. Made from Maple with Pohutukawa handles. Embellished with pyrography, acrylic paint and laser engraving. Lacquer finish. 240mm × 150mm.

Four Oak bowls cored from the same log. Finished with Haarlem Danish Oil. Bowls range in size from 150 x 50mm to 400 x 110mm.

Cherry vessel and plate. The round-bottomed vessel fits into the concave base and can be positioned at different angles for display. 270mm × 210mm × 230mm.

Lidded hollow vessel made from Puriri. Kauri lid with an off-centre finial. Rifleman (New Zealand’s smallest bird) carved from Lemonwood. 170mm diameter × 300mm high.

Lidded bowl with a wood-carved tusk finial. Made from Oak and Puriri, with a Lemon wood tusk. 180mm x 160mm

Vessel made from Ancient Kauri with a natural opening on the side, offering a glimpse into ancient history. 170mm x 310mm