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The Stone Carving and Lettering TakeawayIn Memory of Richard Kindersley In honour of Richard Kindersley we have re-released the interview we recorded late last year. home - Richard Kindersley Studio Have a questison or tip for the fitting room, want us to discuss a particular topic, then send your nice questions and comments to 'The Stone Carving and Lettering Takeaway' - we'd love to hear from you. info@abraxasacademy.co.uk www.abraxasacademy.co.uk Stone carving courses (abraxasacademy.co.uk)
2025-12-151h 04The Stone Carving and Lettering TakeawayEnjoy Every Day - Zoë WilsonThis month we talk to the fabulous Zoë Wilson who very generously gave us a whole morning to talk. We have edited down this conversation so you get all the best bits. She has a large following on instagram, her page if beautifully curated showing off her work off to its very best. Zoë Wilson is a sculptor specialising in creating intricate geometric patterns hand-carved into British Stone. Her work focuses on precision, craftsmanship and the slow process of making https://zoewilsoncarving.com/ https://www.instagram.com/zoewilsoncarving Have a questison or...
2025-11-101h 27The Stone Carving and Lettering TakeawayA conversation with London Stone CarvingCharlotte and Nina talk to Amelia Crowley-Roth and Sam Lee from London Stone Carving. They joyfully discuss their early influences, take us through their projects they have worked on and share the struggles of running a stone carving business. Sam offers up our Top Tip for the month! https://www.londonstonecarving.com/ https://www.instagram.com/londonstonecarving/ Rosie Musgrave https://www.instagram.com/rosiemusgravesculpture/ Her exhibition can be seen at The Crypt, St. Michael's Hill, Bristol, 17 -19 November 10am - 5...
2025-10-151h 13The Stone Carving and Lettering TakeawayCatching up -After a break, Nina and Charlotte are back, with a promise of more episodes to come. Listen to their short intro to season 3 of the Stone Carving and Lettering Takeaway. Top tips and more Two day intensive drapery in clay course Fontself - The Easiest Way to Make Fonts
2025-10-0419 minThe Stone Carving and Lettering TakeawayMiriam JohnsonWe talk to the inspirational Miriam Johnson about her journey in stonecarving and sculpture, her teaching stone carving in AlUla in Saudi Arabia with the King's Foundation and her current evolving work which manages to merge traditional skills with contemporary expression. About | miriamjohnson Instagram@miriam.johnson.stone The King's Foundation Courses 2025 Have a questison or tip for the fitting room, want us to discuss a particular topic, then send your nice questions and comments to 'The Stone Carving and Lettering Takeaway' - we'd love to hear from you.
2025-05-131h 00The Stone Carving and Lettering TakeawayMichael Paraskos and the Pygmalion RevolutionCharlotte and Nina talk to Michael Paraskos about the craft of articulating your thoughts on carving and the value of open debate. Where is carving going and where do we fit in the conversation. Michael is an writer and educator, publishing novels and books on art and culture, appearing on television and radio, including BBC Radio 4's Front Row. He also writes for newspapers and magazines, including The Spectator and The Guardian Michael Paraskos | art historian and writer Pygmalion 1: Provocations in Contemporary Carving: Provocations in Contemporary Carving: Amazon.co.uk: Paraskos, Michael: 9781999368081: Books
2025-04-101h 19The Stone Carving and Lettering TakeawayTim Crawley -We talk to Tim Crawley about his long and interesting career in carving - working on a wide and impressive range of commissions, both in scale and public profile. He talks us through his career progression and Tim Crawley | Stonecarving, Sculpture and Design Women in Conservation: a conversation | spab.org.uk Short Courses 2025 Abraxas Academy Have a questison or tip for the fitting room, want us to discuss a particular topic, then send your nice questions and comments to 'The Stone Carving and Lettering Takeaway' - we'd love to h...
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The C Word (M4A Feed)S15E07: ApprenticeshipsWe consider a few different takes on apprenticeships: Liz has been an apprentice, Jenny has hosted one, and Kloe is keen. Kloe also talks to Jane Henderson about the potential pitfalls, and Solange interviews stone carvers Nina Bilbey and Charlotte Howarth about how apprenticeships work in their industry. Don’t forget to tune in for a Dear Jane about choosing a specialism at the end!
00:02:11 Recent keynote on the topic
00:08:38 Liz’ experience of apprenticeships
00:15:30 How do you get to host an apprentice? (Jenny gets this a little wrong)
00:20:28 Jenny’s experience of hosting a Level...
2024-12-111h 23The Stone Carving and Lettering TakeawayAn Exploration of Materials with Richard KindersleyRichard Kindersley talks to Nina and Charlotte, looking back over his long career, early influences and curiosity of materials and process. home - Richard Kindersley Studio Have a questison or tip for the fitting room, want us to discuss a particular topic, then send your nice questions and comments to 'The Stone Carving and Lettering Takeaway' - we'd love to hear from you. info@abraxasacademy.co.uk www.abraxasacademy.co.uk Stone carving courses (abraxasacademy.co.uk)
2024-12-101h 18The Stone Carving and Lettering Takeaway'Stones in my Pocket' with Rosie MusgraveIn this episode Nina and Charlotte talk to Rosie Musgrave, a wonderful stone carver based in Bristol. We talk about her career, work and life, how as a women, artistic freedoms and opportunities gave way to family life, and now, later in her career, how she takes each day she carves in her workshop as a gift. Rosie Musgrave - Stone Carver and Sculptor from Devon UK rosie musgrave (@rosiemusgravesculpture) • Instagram photos and videos Have a questison or tip for the fitting room, want us to discuss a particular topic, then send your nice que...
2024-11-1059 min2024-10-171h 02The Stone Carving and Lettering TakeawayBring it into the World - with Michelle de BruinIn this episode Nina and Charlotte talk to Michelle de Bruin, brilliant stone carver and artist based in Scotland. Michelle talks us through her career highs and lows, making us laugh and feel at ease along the way. Tune into this conversation and we challenge you not to feel inspired. Michelle de Bruin - Artist, Stonecarver and Lettercutter based in Scotland michelle de bruin (@artistorguk) • Instagram photos and videos Sharp - Sean Hellman We still have spaces available on our stone and lettercarving courses in September Stone carving courses (ab...
2024-07-101h 09The Stone Carving and Lettering TakeawayThe Glittering Rian KanduthIn this episode Nina and Charlotte talk to Rian Kanduth, expert gilder and conservator. Rian tells us about her background, work experience, and teaching. We delve into the different mediums for gilding, different substrates and different types of gold. We discuss problems that can happen when gilding and how to avoid them. There is a lot of laughter! https://www.instagram.com/londongildingcompany/ Have a questison or tip for the fitting room, want us to discuss a particular topic, then send your nice questions and comments to 'The Stone Carving and Lettering Takeaway' - we'd...
2024-06-161h 06The Stone Carving and Lettering TakeawaySummer School 🎉 In this episode, Nina and Charlotte dive into the exciting world of Abraxas Academy's Summer School, kicking off this September! If you've ever dreamed of mastering the art of stone carving, this is your chance to turn that dream into reality. Ready to chisel your way into this unique experience? Find out all the details and secure your spot by clicking the link below: Stone carving courses (abraxasacademy.co.uk) Got a burning question or a brilliant tip for our fitting room? Want us to explore a specific topic in our next chat? We'd love...
2024-06-1119 minThe Stone Carving and Lettering TakeawayRecognition of SkillsIn this episode Nina and Charlotte talk to Jess Eyre a trained stone mason, and Paul Synan, senior mason from Gloucester Cathedral, who Nina met at Mansion House in London where they all received awards for their work and recognition for the skills they have aquired. Gloucester Cathedral Brú na Bóinne Visitor Centre: Newgrange, Knowth and Dowth | Heritage Ireland Digital Repository of Ireland Search Results (dri.ie) The Rock of Cashel | Heritage Ireland Cathedrals' Workshop Fellowship – Supporting the development of traditional craft skills for the conservation, maintenance & repair of ca...
2024-05-101h 04The Stone Carving and Lettering TakeawayTop Tips GaloreIn this episode Charlotte and Nina talk to sculptor and mason Tom Waugh who talks openly about his practice in contemporary stone sculpture and his journey from mason to artist. Sculpture in Stone and Marble (tomwaugh.com) BBC Radio 4 - This Cultural Life, Frank Auerbach DIVA - Exhibition at V&A South Kensington · V&A (vam.ac.uk) Women In Revolt! | Tate Britain Have a questison or tip for the fitting room, want us to discuss a particular topic, then send your nice questions and comments to 'The Stone C...
2024-03-1058 minThe Stone Carving and Lettering TakeawayTop Tips GaloreWe celebrate our first 12 months of the podcast with a rundown of our top tips, a few old and a few new to add to your carving repertoire. Top tips links below Welcome to Letter Exchange Hand made carvings, letter press & personalised gifts. — The Lettering Arts Trust Kirsten Buick on Edmonia Lewis - The Great Women Artists | Podcast on Spotify Listen — The Sculptor's Funeral (thesculptorsfuneral.com) How to make a pencil extender (youtube.com) Have a questison or tip for the fitting room, want u...
2024-02-1039 minThe Stone Carving and Lettering TakeawayPeter Randall-Page Part 2Part 2 of our interview with Peter Randall-Page RA - - We reccomend listening to part 1 of this interview before you listen to part 2 Peter has an international reputation for his sculpture, drawings and prints. His work is held in numerous collections throughout the world. He very generously agreed to be on our podcast and we are delighted to share our interview we recorded with him. We continue this conversation with him in part 2. He shares his insights and knowledge about stone, art and life, and the connections between them all in this fascinating...
2024-01-1748 minThe Stone Carving and Lettering TakeawayPeter Randall-Page Part 1 Peter Randall Page RA has an international reputation for his sculpture, drawings and prints. His work is held in numerous collections throughout the world. He very generously agreed to be on our podcast and we are delighted to share our interview we recorded with him. He shares his insights and knowledge about stone, art and life, and the connections between them all in this fascinating conversation. Links below are where you can see examples of Peter's work Peter Randall-Page - artist, sculptor and Royal 'The One and T...
2024-01-1039 minThe Stone Carving and Lettering TakeawayHeather Newton - Building a Life in CraftsHeather Newton is the Fabric Projects Manager at Canterbury Cathedral. We talk to her about her career progression, her work and the training scheme she helped to develop. With colleagues from other cathedrals she became a founder member of the Cathedrals' Workshop Fellowship, (CWF), a collaboration between ten of England's cathedrals to deliver enhanced training for crafts and trades-people working in cathedrals and the wider historic buildings sector. Heather wrote and have led the conservation module of the course and is a member of the management and delivery group (see The CWF Foundation Degree in Applied Historic...
2023-12-0859 minThe Stone Carving and Lettering TakeawayThe Amazing Annet StirlingIn this episode Nina and Charlotte talk to the amazing Annet Stirling, discussing her work with Incisive Letterwork, Ian Hamilton Finley and other insights after a long career working with letters and stone. Cut - A fantasitc short film Watch this | Incisive Letterwork Designers and letter carvers | Incisive Letterwork Fontself - The Easiest Font Maker For All Creatives Have a questison or tip for the fitting room, want us to discuss a particular topic, then send your nice questions and comments to 'The Stone Carving and Lettering T...
2023-09-1058 minThe Stone Carving and Lettering TakeawayDigging for victory, Charlotte's week below groundIn this episode Nina and Charlotte discuss the joys of working onsite and the correct way to place an order for stone from a quarry or stone supplier as well as offering up a Top Tip to help you in the workshop. Have a questison or tip for the fitting room, want us to discuss a particular topic, then send your nice questions and comments to 'The Stone Carving and Lettering Takeaway' info@abraxasacademy.co.uk www.abraxasacademy.co.uk Stone carving courses (abraxasacademy.co.uk) Southern S...
2023-07-2229 minThe Stone Carving and Lettering TakeawayThe Long S and the Lap of TranquilityIn this episode Nina and Charlotte talk about what happens when you make a mistake carving your stone, be it spelling or taking away to much stone, and ways of dealing with this. Have a questison or tip for the fitting room, want us to discuss a particular topic, then send your nice questions and comments to 'The Stone Carving and Lettering Takeaway' info@abraxasacademy.co.uk www.abraxasacademy.co.uk
2023-06-1126 minThe Stone Carving and Lettering TakeawayTalking with Alan MicklethwaiteIn this episode we talk to the wonderful Alan Micklethwaite, authur of 'Restoration Stone Carving', stone carver, conservator, sculptor and fabulous interviewee. https://instagram.com/micklethwaitestudios https://instagram.com/alanmicklethwaitesculpture www.micklethwaitestudios.co.uk Have a questison or tip for the fitting room, want us to discuss a particular topic, then send your nice questions and comments to 'The Stone Carving and Lettering Takeaway' info@abraxasacademy.co.uk www.abraxasacademy.co.uk
2023-05-1045 minThe Stone Carving and Lettering TakeawayIn Conversation with Beatrice SearleSTONE WILL ANSWER by Beatrice Searle In this episode we talk to Beatrice about her book 'Stone Will Answer', a beautifully written account of her journey pulling a 40KG stone on a jouney of 100s of miles, travelling by boat from Orkney and walking over 500 miles through Southern Norway to Nidaros Cathedral. Beatrice is a stone mason, artist, lettercarver and author. https://instagram.com/beatrice.searle?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Have a questison or tip for the fitting room, want us to discuss a particular topic, then send your n...
2023-04-0438 minThe Stone Carving and Lettering TakeawayA short quickieIn this episode Charlotte and Nina discuss carving angels, visiting the Donatello exhibition in London, fixing memorials on site as well as tips and tricks in the fitting room to help with your carvings.
2023-03-1117 minThe Stone Carving and Lettering TakeawayChatting to Catherine Samy and Sue AperghisChatting to Catherine Samy, chair of the Lettering Arts Trust and Sue Apergis letter and stone carver. In the fitting room we discuss the boob in the B
2023-02-1033 minThe Stone Carving and Lettering TakeawayHave you got a hammer for that screwNina and Charlotte talk about tool literacy, recommend a set of carving tools for beginners and offer a few tips and tricks in the fitting room
2023-01-1029 minThe Stone Carving and Lettering TakeawayCharlotte interviews Nina about her commission to carve statues of the Queen and Prince PhilipOur very first podcast - We talk to Nina about her commission to carve statues of the Queen and Prince Philip for Canterbury Cathedral and learn about the emotional highs and lows of taking on a high profile job. We have our first question for the Fitting Room where we offer help and advice to anyone
2022-10-1723 min
Cut the CraftEpisode 016: Miriam JohnsonRecorded October 1, 2020. Miriam Johnson is a London-based stone carver, mason, and sculptor. She chiseled herself a place in stone carving at age 17 and hasn’t looked back since. She has a diverse background in both architectural masonry and the artistry of stone carving, and brings both aspects into her work through private commissions and working with other masons on Elizabeth Tower (which houses Big Ben). She also may or may not start a lucrative side business in carving stone s’mores for American podcasts hosts…To find more of Miriam's work check out her Instagram account...
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