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
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
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!
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...
Being An Artist
I didn’t realise that I was avoiding being ‘an artist’. Read more to find out why, and how I got to grips with promoting my work (with some help from...
Being An Artist
I didn’t realise that I was avoiding being ‘an artist’. Read more to find out why, and how I got to grips with promoting my work (with some help from...
Creating New Work
Ever wondered how artists create new work? Let me take you through my thought processes of how I develop ideas and what I’m considering for my next piece of carving...
Creating New Work
Ever wondered how artists create new work? Let me take you through my thought processes of how I develop ideas and what I’m considering for my next piece of carving...
How I Became A Stone Carver
Stone Carving certainly didn’t feature in my school career advice, or run in the family! Keep reading to find out how I got involved and how serendipitous my career has...
How I Became A Stone Carver
Stone Carving certainly didn’t feature in my school career advice, or run in the family! Keep reading to find out how I got involved and how serendipitous my career has...