TE PUIA OPEN 5 DAYS
Open Wednesday to Sunday from 10am to 4pm.
Pātaka Kai Restaurant is open for lunch at the same times and Geyser By Night also runs from 7pm to 9pm.
Artists
|
Clive Fugill
Clive Fugill
Tumu Whakarae (Master Carver)- Rotorua, Waikato
- NGĀTI RANGINUI, NGĀI TE RANGI, TAINUI & NGĀTI RAUKAWA
Wānanga
Description Clive was part of the wood carving school’s first intake in 1967. Arguably one of the most accomplished technical carvers alive, he is still at NZMACI today. “If we lose our arts and crafts, we lose our identity,” explains Clive. Clive is optimistic about the future and happy that, thanks to places like NZMACI.
Te Ahi Kōmau
Description Clive was part of the wood carving school’s first intake in 1967. Arguably one of the most accomplished technical carvers alive, he is still at NZMACI today. “If we lose our arts and crafts, we lose our identity,” explains Clive. Clive is optimistic about the future and happy that, thanks to places like NZMACI.
“It’s important that we pass on our art to future generations, to show our unique art form worldwide. Our art and culture will never die out.”
Clive was part of the wood carving school’s first intake in 1967. Arguably one of the most accomplished technical carvers alive, he is still at NZMACI today. “If we lose our arts and crafts, we lose our identity,” explains Clive.
Clive is optimistic about the future and happy that, thanks to places like NZMACI.
“It’s important that we pass on our art to future generations, to show our unique art form worldwide. Our art and culture will never die out.”
