Hawk will not compromise on excellence and uses only the finest quality solid timbers and veneers which are carefully selected and matched from a range of both Australian and exotic imported timbers. His years of experience in high quality construction, hand laying veneers, and crafting intricate inlays and edge details guarantees your complete satisfaction in the finished product.
Professional Development
2000-2003 Established 'Gray Hawk Design' studio and gallery, Victoria Street, Adelaide working with select artists catering to a broad client base from corporate to residential environments
1995-99 Associate designer,Furniture Department, Jam Factory Craft and Design CentreAuto CAD Furniture Design, Marleston TAFE
1986Studied Advanced Cabinet making, Marleston TAFE, SA
1977-79Secured traineeship, as a wheelwright wainwright and blacksmith with Ernest Falkner, curator of the agricultural Museum, Hamilton, NZ
1974-77Apprenticed as cabinetmaker of contemporary American Artisan, Ron Ashford, at Auroa, Taranaki, NZ. Worked on large commissions, primarily in NZ Kauri, using traditional and contemporary construction details.
This diversified field of training and experience has enabled Gray Hawk to develop a highly pragmatic and creative approach to furniture construction. This combines with a personal commitment to design and build with integrity. Gray Hawk's aesthetic sense has evolved from a deep communion with nature and a historic perspective which connects him with a variety of classical styles.
Awards2005 Seven awards local and national for the Burnside Adventure park2004 1st and 3 place fine furniture, Timber and Wood Show, Adelaide2003 1st place Fine Furniture, recycled and overall, Timber and Wood Show, Adelaide2000 DIA. Award of Merit Designer/maker1999 Design Institute of Australia S.A Commendation Range of furniture1997 'The Advertiser' Craftsperson of the year 1/1/98
