TONY CLARK
Helen Gerry
Centre for Fine Woodworking Tutor & Furniture Makers’ Programme Graduate of 2009
One of the joys of woodworking is to create pieces that bring joy to their owner, and effectively make the tree live again in the piece. I prefer to work with the timber and get the most from its grain and colour.
My furniture making began in 2009 when I spent a full time year at the Centre for Fine Woodworking, regaining my love of making things from wood.
In 2010 my partner and I created JointWorks Studio to make and sell weaving and woodwork. I have been making my living producing commissioned pieces and for sale in JointWorks Studio. Most of my work is commissioned.
One major commission was the contemplation benches for the Suter Art Gallery during its redevelopment.
In 2019 I started teaching at the Centre for Fine Woodworking. I continue to teach and also mentor people at my workshop. The process of sharing the love of woodworking is an amazing experience and fulfilling.
I have been a member of the Ruby Coast Arts group since it came into existence a number of years ago.
‘A Bench Seat for Two’ - American Walnut & Australian Blackwood 1095mm x 400mm x 470mm
Exhibitions:
Centre for Fine Woodworking Student Exhibition 2009
Centre for Fine Woodworking – COCA Exhibition - Christchurch 2010
Fibre Spectrum – with Jane Clark 2011
Whole of house reuse project – Christchurch Museum 2014
Art Expo – Nelson 2015
Centre for Fine Woodworking – End of year exhibition 2021
NSAS – Ruby Coast Exhibition 2022
Participant in the Centre for Fine Woodworking’s Emerging Tutor Mentoring Project generously funded by:
