The Ayke & WhatNot Studio has been a great work in progress since November 2020. Read the blog to find out about the latest changes.

When the blossoms announce the arrival of spring, it indicates the change seasons and is be a great time to assess your space.

As a beginner, I am enjoying the lessons I am already learning from woodworking. These include the importance of planning and patience.

We have turned old Rimu window frames into beautiful and functional bottle openers and an old Rimu bed frame into a Riempie Bench. Discover

Learning how to work with wood, tools and understanding the meeting point of form and function has offered me new perspectives on creativity

While I am definitely still a ‘maker in the making’, being a part of the Waitaki Meet the Maker studio tour is such a great opportunity...