My opening times are changing
5 August, 2011 – 2:22 pmAs of now, I will only be open Monday-Friday 10am-5pm.
If you wish to visit me over a weekend, to discuss a commission, please phone to make an appointment.
I’m in a Book!!
30 June, 2011 – 9:00 amIt’s rather exciting really, I was approached in April by a well known local photographer called Chris Morris, he has had a number of books published focusing on The Forest of Dean it’s Heritage and Industry, People and the Flora and Fauna.
He wanted to take photos of Artisans at work so there I am!
It has some beautiful photos giving an insight into the social history and todays life in the area!
The book is called ‘The Forest of Dean’ and it is published by Tanners Yard Press.
Visit www.tannersyardpress.co.uk for more details!
Luminarium Levity III
28 June, 2011 – 2:16 pmThis is a hugely exciting event taking place at Taurus Crafts from Friday 22nd July until Sunday 31st July.
What is it I here you ask well visit www.youtube.com/user/AoAchannel
This amazing creation has been enjoyed by 2 million people in 37 countries across the world. It is a marvel to see as visitors can walk through and experience light and music, wending their way though the tunnels and domes.
It is 1000sqm and will be inflated and deflated everyday-this can take anything up to an hour and is a spectacle in itself!
It is open to the general public from 12:30pm-8pm for 10days. During the morning it will be open to booked groups-for booking, phone the Taurus Crafts Office on 01594 844841.
Graham Waddington of Native Breeds will be providing his usual wonderful array of sausages, the wood fired open air pizza oven will also be fired up to bring you fresh cooked pizza!
Obviously the craft workshops will be open demonstrating and providing you with the opportunity to take part in some workshops!
There is also an array of individual gift shops selling all kinds of interesting and unique items!
I will be carving a large block of Tetbury limestone, in my fluidic style which will complement the shapes of the Luminarium. You will be able to watch me at work as the forms become apparent over the 10days and have a quick go!-if you like (there will be no charge but obviously donations would be appreciated!). Obviously I don’t think I will be able to finish in this short space of time but it will definately begin to look like something as the days go by!
My opening times will be different:
Friday 22nd: 11am-8pm
Saturday 23rd: 11am-8pm
Sunday 24th: 11am-6pm
Monday 25th: CLOSED
Tuesday 26th: 10am-5pm
Wednesday 27th: 10am-5pm
Thursday 28th: 11am-8pm
Friday 29th: 11am-8pm
Saturday 30th: 11am-8pm
Sunday 31st: 11am-6pm.
Taurus Crafts will be hosting a range of events so please check their website for details www.tauruscrafts.co.uk
Obviously if you would like more information about this event please email karencree@effective.me.uk
Hope to see you there!!
My new workshop!
27 May, 2011 – 9:25 pmFor the last 3 mths I have been working out of a small marquee at Taurus Crafts in Lydney, well I am pleased to announce I have finally moved into my permanent workshop.
I am situated in the walled garden courtyard with 2 other shops next to me, Undy Yarns and Gallium Garden Design.
My sculpture is on display and for sale in my workshop, and as always I undertake all types of stone carving commissions!
I look forward to seeing you soon!
Ludlow Stonecarving Festival.
23 May, 2011 – 12:49 pmWell another exhilerating weekend has come and gone!!
Stonemasons descended on this beautiful example of a Medieval town to carve an unknown stone in order to help raise money for St Laurences Church in Ludlow.
We were given the choice of two sizes of local sandstone from a quarry near Shrewsbury-it was incredibly abrasive and quite crumbly, but so many beautiful carvings were created.
Saturday morning we all made a good start at 8am, stone was flying as we all knew that we had less than 2 days to show off our skills and create something worthy of selling in the auction!
I was unsure as to what I was going to carve as I had designed something for the alternative size stone, so I took my inspiration from what I had seen and experienced in the journey up, stopping at Kilpeck Church and Hereford Cathedral then having the chance to see some of the magnificent carvings on the local buildings!
So many interested members of the public eager to find out how we trained, where we worked and what we were carving, the sound of our fellow craftsmen chipping away and the traditional sound of Mediaval music spurred us on, but the day flew by and before we knew it the day was over and we were enjoying a lovely evening with good food, good company-and obviously good local beer from The Ludlow Brewery!!
Sunday morning is always hard as we know that we have to finish by 3pm, I had an early night and made a good start at 8am! We had lots more visitors as the doors opened to the public including the Mayor and local dignitries-all looking forward to seeing how we were progressing!
I am happy to say that we all finished in time and the standard was so high!
There were lots of interesting side stalls including a Blacksmith demonstration, traditional craft skills, childrens activities and historic talks and walks!
From the sale of the carvings approximately £4300 was raised to help restore part of this beautiful Church!
See you at the next one!