About...
- Name
- Pacific Carvers
- A bit about
Len and Candy Kay started Pacific Carvers in Whangarei in 1988. By 1991 it had grown into a successful commercial enterprise. Their carvings are now found all over the world ~ in at least 30 countries on six continents.
It all began when Len was looking for “something” to do with his hands. He had spent most of his working life as a sales engineer - driving, selling and negotiating finance for large pieces of earthmoving machinery and wearing neckties to work. Wanting to be his own boss and to explore his pent-up artistic talents, he ventured into carving and sculpture at first as a hobby. Unable to keep her hands out of the fun, Candy soon followed suit.
Although both are “self” taught carvers, they readily acknowledge the contribution to their art that has come from other carvers and artists who have most willingly given of their time, experience and ideas.
Today, Len and Candy operate Pacific Carvers from their home studio and Len no longer wears a necktie to work! They supply shops all over New Zealand as well as take private commission work. In addition, they periodically teach carving to individuals and groups.
Both of the Kays enjoy carving deer coronets (deer buttons) which are naturally shed by New Zealand breeding stags each spring. Antler which is technically “bone”, has significantly more depth, colour and versatility than beef bone. They have developed a wide range of unique carving designs that take full advantage of the antler’s characteristics. © 2008
Contact Details
- Organisation name
- Pacific Carvers
- Physical Address
61 Beazley Crescent
Whangarei 0112- Postal Address
61 Beazley Crescent
Whangarei 0112- pacificcarvers@ihug.co.nz
- Phone
- 0064 (09) 437-2740
- Fax
- 0064 (09) 437-2740
- Organisation Website URL
- http://welcome.to/PacificCarvers
- My work is now showing at
Burning Issues Gallery, Town Basin, Whangarei
The Quarry Craft Shop, Selwyn Avenue, Whangarei
History
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- 1 year 4 weeks
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Object Art
For saleYesFish pendant carved from deer coronet (deer button - the base of a naturally shed deer antler)..jpg "Wakahuia - Feather Box")
For saleYesHand carved from a single deer coronet (deer button base of the antler) with an ancient swamp kauri lid. Contains two wearable pendants.
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