The Stone Carving and Lettering Takeaway

This month Nina and Charlotte talk to the wonderful Matt Caines from 'Star in the Hand', stone carver, sculptor, and all round creative. Matt talkes us through his training, meeting his wife Amanda who he works with, and how his practise has developed over the many years. Our Story | Star In The Hand Instagram Have a questison or tip for the fitting room, want us to discuss a particular topic, the...

This month, we're joined by Lieve Cornil —lettering artist, calligrapher, designer, and teacher. Lieve shares her journey into the lettering arts, including her key influences, passions, and deep dedication to her craft. We talk about her extensive teaching experience and what she's learned from helping others develop their lettering and design skills. Pop your headphones on while you work and lis...

This month we talk to the Steven Travis, maker of our favorite tungsten chisels Al Orr .  We learn about the facinating history of his company R H & G Travis & Son Ltd , how the chisels are still hand made, what the differnet chisel colours mean, and so much more. Put your headphones on while you are working and listen in to learn more. Stone Working Tools - Stone Working Tools Al-Orr Chisels – So...

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...

This 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 wo...

Charlotte 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.i...

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  

We 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 fitti...

Charlotte 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, includi...

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...

Richard 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...

In 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 (@rosiemusgraves...

In 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) • Ins...

In 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...

  🎉 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 (...

In 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 Sear...

In 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 fitt...

We 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...

Part 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...

  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 convers...

Heather 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 worki...

In 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 f...

In 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@abraxasac...

In 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...