Hand turned & carved Kauri by Shane Hewitt

Working with wood as a medium holds unique and exciting challenges for me as a wood-turner.

I enjoy sharing the knowledge I have gained over 30 years with those who are interested. There is such a wide range of design ideas, that can be created with New Zealand timbers. Reclaiming Kauri stumps from the ground is a great challenge.  Timber that has been hidden away for many years, is exposed for the first time and each one I uncover is individually special.  Each block I cut with the chainsaw ready to go into the lathe holds surprises for me!

It is when the wood is spun in the lathe that the secrets of grain and texture are fully revealed. I enjoy the challenge of getting the maximum out of each piece of timber I work with, coordinating design and finishing techniques.