Hello and welcome to Coppice Crafts
 
My name is Bill Blair and I have worked as a traditional wood craftsman since 1997. Trading under the name "Coppice Crafts"
I happily labour away with hand tools, such as draw knives and side axes, producing a wide range of Trug Baskets. In the past I have also made other wooden items, including; Log Holders, Rakes, Brooms, and Pitch Forks.

I live in the delightful seaside village of Kakanui, just 10 kms south of Oamaru. In Oamaru I have been active in the heritage movement that has refurbished the fabulous collection of nineteenth century buildings of the old town. Most days I am to be found working in my rustic workshop in the old Harbour Board worksheds. These sheds are now known as the “Red Sheds” and are located in the harbour area by the Little Blue Penguin Colony - so often I have penguins nesting in the dark corners or under the floor boards of my workshop.

You can visit me to see how I work and also buy my trugs on site. Alternatively you can contact me and I will package and courier you the trug of your choice. For your convenience, If you are traveling, I can send your trug to your home address at a prearranged time so it arrives after you have returned home.

If you are coming from out of town and wish to visit me at the Red Sheds, contact me in advance so you can be sure that I am in the workshop and not out by the river collecting willow or some other pleasant errand.
I look forward to hearing from you.          

Regards                    
Bill