The Stone Carving and Lettering Takeaway

In 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 ques...

STONE 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....

In 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.

Chatting 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

Nina 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

Our 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