THE ARTISAN’S HAND
TIMBER
22 Mary Street, Cygnet
The Artisan at Work
Peter’s gallery (select any thumbnail to view full size image and scroll gallery)
Peter believes that a piece of furniture should not be a disposable or fashion item, but rather something that is so much a part of your daily life that you wouldn’t do without it. Working in the balance between beautiful design and maximum comfort, Peter strives to make modern heirlooms. “If I’ve done my part right” he says, “your family will fight over it when you’re gone!”
Strongly influenced by the design style of Art Deco and the fine handwork of Japanese joinery, Peter uses locally sourced timbers to make a range of tables, cabinets, stools, chairs and other wooden items. In his workshop inside the Artisan’s Hand in Cygnet, he builds furniture using almost exclusively hand tools gathered from across the world. Working and building in an open space, he invites you to come and watch the work, chat about the process, ask questions and even try out some of the tools and techniques for yourself. You may be surprised how efficient and pleasant it is to use those things you remember from your grandparents’ sheds, and to realise that you don’t need noisy, dusty and dangerous tools to make beautiful things.
While Peter is happy and excited to design and build a one-off piece for you, the studio is also display space for completed items for immediate sale.
Contact
0400 400 755
Handmade in Cygnet 