Name: Howard Archbold
Artist's statement: Rare-chairs came into being in 1990 to rekindle interest in the traditional ways of making Windsor chairs. Considered one of the most challenging forms of woodwork, using hand tools only, Howard has been preserving this disappearing craft by making commissioned pieces and conducting chairmaking courses at his rural workshop in the Upper Hunter
Medium: Wood
Current projects: Visiting artist at the National Institute for the Arts Woodcrafting School at the Australian National University in Canberra
Contact details: howard@rarechairs.com.au
Available for: Commissions, exhibiting by arrangement and teaching
Category: Craftsman carpenter
Website: www.rarechairs.com.au

Name: Geoff Hitchcock
Artist's statement: I started carving wood 5 years ago after being inspired by an Austrian Sculptor visiting Gloucester on his travels. Some of my work can be seen in the Gloucester district park playground area including native animals, Ned Kelly's, horses, eagles and unusual tables and chairs amongst many other things.
Medium: Timber/ Wood
Current projects: Gloucester Art Trail in June 2009 and Sculptures in the Gaol South West Rocks 2009
Contact details: jennyh@bordernet.com.au
Available for: Commissions, exhibitions
Category: Sculpture

Name: William Maguire
Artist's statement: I am an artist blacksmith from Elderslie. I make top quality pieces of work using traditional joinery techniques. I did my trade here in Oz and have worked and travelled extensively as a blacksmith overseas.
Medium: Forged steel
Current projects: Just finished fully forged garden gate
Contact details: will.maguire@hotmail.com
Available for: Commissions and exhibiting
Category: Blacksmith

Name: Katherine Pitkin
Artist's statement: Various items: Handspun, hand dyed wools made into knit /weaving clothes or furnishings, socks, hats beanies, gloves, vests, scarfs, throws etc. Also supply small various shaped weaving looms kits and Timber Gumnut Knitting Needles. Recycled shopping bags.
Current projects: Spinning weaving, knitting
Contact details: egnarg@bigpond.com
Available for: Yes

Name: Carol Ray
Artist's statement: I was inspired to learn the art of creating handmade felt from a dear friend Mrs. Margaret Lee. I am a member of the Canberra Region Feltmakers Inc. The art of felting has been used around the world for many centuries to make clothing, shelter and art. I love to work with fine merino fleeces to create gloves, scarves, hats and clothing and enjoy the idea of continuing a traditional craft.
Medium: Felt
Current projects: teaching through TAFE outreach programs
Contact details: cdray@aapt.net.au
Available for: teaching, workshops and demonstrations

Name: Shane Stenhouse
Artist's statement: Shane Stenhouse grew up on Cattle Stations in the Northern Territory. After completing his boarding school education in NSW he pursued a career in Thoroughbred Education and now practises as an Equine Dentist. In his spare time Shane handcrafts picture frames, framed mirrors and furniture from recycled timber and decorative recycled iron/pressed tin.
Medium: Recycled timber, iron, pressed tin
Contact details: 0438 710 957 / 0400 099 761
Available for: For commissions - frames, framed mirror & furniture items

Name: Stephen Wright
Artist's statement: The idea is to get a dead tree, slab it, dry it, and make it into something long lasting and practical.
Medium: Timber- red cedar, camphor, silky oak and others
Current projects: Bondi cafe fitout + various others
Contact details: Ph: 02 4938 9501
Available for: Custom slab furniture
Category: Furniture maker