Charles Kidson (7 November 1867–2 October 1908) was a New Zealand art teacher, artist, craftsman and sculptor. He was born in Bilston,

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on 7 November 1867. He was a leading figure in the Canterbury Arts & Crafts movement along with Leonard Booth and

Francis Shurrock Francis Aubrey Shurrock (1887–1977) was a notable New Zealand sculptor and art teacher. He was born in Warrington, Lancashire, England in 1887. He studied under Édouard Lantéri at the Royal College of Art The Royal College of Art (RCA) ...

.Calhoun, Ann, Simplicity and Splendour: The Canterbury Arts & Crafts Movement from 1882, exh. Cat. Christchurch, Christchurch Art Gallery, 2004. p. 20

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