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Jamie Adamson
Jamie Adamson’s strong interest in working with wood began during his early years when, on family holidays in the Hawke’s Bay, he loved to join his grandfather in his workshop. There they would spend time using tools and machinery to fix and create things.
A strong bond grew between Jamie and his grandfather, and his interest was furthered with his father, Don, through working together with tools on cars, tree houses and other building projects.
After leaving school, Jamie worked at three different yards to complete his apprenticeship in the boat building trade. This gave him experience in three different styles of craftsmanship including working with timber, steel and fiberglass materials. Adamson developed enjoyment in working with wood.
Later, naval architect Craig Loomes was a strong influence in terms of working with aesthetics in form and line. Working with Craig, Jamie came to appreciate how Craig would turn original designs worked out through sketches into well-crafted and aesthetically considered boats where visual qualities were as important as the practical result.
Through boat building, Jamie learned patience and the ability to craft a concept into a product that looks aesthetically pleasing. All these early experiences were the foundations for the space that Jamie is currently sculpting from.
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