Majestic Egg Designs - Handcrafted Egg Art & Collectables
The Artists - Chris Benoit & Bryen Creegan
Some of my fondest memories as a child were of visiting my grandmother, especially at Christmas time. My grandmother’s Christmas tree was decorated like no other tree I had ever seen. Rather than the traditional store-bought decorations like every other tree, my grandmother had EGGS on her tree! I was fascinated by the beauty of them. Not only were they on her Christmas tree, they were showcased around the house. I enjoyed listening to her stories on how she came up with the ideas for her designs. It planted a seed in my heart that maybe one day I could create the same type of handcrafted designs like she created. She passed her expertise down to my sister Teri, who created one- of-a-kind designs for her family and friends. Finally the torch was passed on to me. I always knew that one day the seed that she planted within me would grow and I would carry on the tradition that Grandma started.
Sitting in my studio creating a new egg can sometimes take many different twists and turns to get the right design. It is a rewarding process to start with an ordinary egg and turn it into a work of art. I hope you enjoy our creations and appreciate the passion and hours behind each design. When I see my finished work, I know my grandma would be proud of me and this keeps her close to my heart.
Sitting in my studio creating a new egg can sometimes take many different twists and turns to get the right design. It is a rewarding process to start with an ordinary egg and turn it into a work of art. I hope you enjoy our creations and appreciate the passion and hours behind each design. When I see my finished work, I know my grandma would be proud of me and this keeps her close to my heart.
I first discovered eggery when I went to Chris’s parents home for the first time. I saw a curio cabinet full of beautiful handcrafted one-of-a-kind designer eggs. The workmanship drew me in and I was intrigued by the intricate details, cuts and carvings. When I asked about the eggs, Chris and his family began to tell me their wonderful memories of their grandmother's egg art. I immediately began to think of how I could apply my woodworking skills to such a delicate item. Wood is very forgiving, if you drop it on the floor you pick it up and keep going. Drop an egg on the floor and well, you sweep up the pieces and start over again. Nevertheless, I felt compelled to use my woodworking skills and began to experiment. I was amazed by the strength and delicacy of each egg. I do the cutting and fabricating and Chris makes it all look beautiful. It is delicate work; all the same, the final results are very gratifying.
His grandmother was the first in his family to dedicate herself to the art of eggery and we can consider ourselves the second generation, carrying on this fascinating art medium. Furthermore, when struggling with conceptualizing a design, it is great to be able to seek out our families input and help. Sometimes our work is confirmed by a simple, “WOW that looks great!” from one of Chris’s sisters.
His grandmother was the first in his family to dedicate herself to the art of eggery and we can consider ourselves the second generation, carrying on this fascinating art medium. Furthermore, when struggling with conceptualizing a design, it is great to be able to seek out our families input and help. Sometimes our work is confirmed by a simple, “WOW that looks great!” from one of Chris’s sisters.