WELCOME TO MY BLOG POSTS!

Below you can delve into life as a stone carver and fine out about all different aspects of my craft and business. I started writing blogs during lockdown in 2020, you can go back and see how my work has developed!

Life As A Stone Carver

Japan Part 1

Japan Part 1

As I write this, I am sitting on a bullet train travelling from Tokyo to Kyoto. I’m not sure that’s something I could ever have imagined I would be able...

Japan Part 1

As I write this, I am sitting on a bullet train travelling from Tokyo to Kyoto. I’m not sure that’s something I could ever have imagined I would be able...

New Studio

New Studio

I’m moving to a new studio tomorrow! Keep reading to find out why I’m left wondering yet again why I didn’t take up jewellery! Why are you moving? I’ve been...

New Studio

I’m moving to a new studio tomorrow! Keep reading to find out why I’m left wondering yet again why I didn’t take up jewellery! Why are you moving? I’ve been...

The Princes Master Crafters

The Princes Master Crafters

Read about my experience filming for the Sky Arts programme, The Prince’s Master Crafters! How did you become involved? Back in September last year one of my lovely Instagram followers...

The Princes Master Crafters

Read about my experience filming for the Sky Arts programme, The Prince’s Master Crafters! How did you become involved? Back in September last year one of my lovely Instagram followers...

London Craft Week 2022

London Craft Week 2022

Part of the John Smedley Craft Prize includes an exhibition of my work at the John Smedley, Jermyn Street store in London. They also held a drinks reception as part...

London Craft Week 2022

Part of the John Smedley Craft Prize includes an exhibition of my work at the John Smedley, Jermyn Street store in London. They also held a drinks reception as part...

John Smedley Mill Visit

John Smedley Mill Visit

In April visited the John Smedley factory near Matlock in Derbyshire. I introduced my work to several of the senior team visiting from Japan. Getting To The Mill For the...

John Smedley Mill Visit

In April visited the John Smedley factory near Matlock in Derbyshire. I introduced my work to several of the senior team visiting from Japan. Getting To The Mill For the...

John Smedley Craft Prize Winner!

John Smedley Craft Prize Winner!

I’m delighted to be the first John Smedley Craft Prize Winner! Keep reading to find out what winning was like and how the first part of the prize is shaping...

John Smedley Craft Prize Winner!

I’m delighted to be the first John Smedley Craft Prize Winner! Keep reading to find out what winning was like and how the first part of the prize is shaping...