Archive for the ‘Carrie’s News’ Category

Maison Dieu, Dover.

Friday, April 14th, 2023

I am excited to announce that I am now the stonemason in residence for the Maison Dieu in Dover. I have been commissioned to carve this wonderful creature from the stone hall in the building. While he is a C19th carving it was inspired by medieval creatures. Currently the building is undergoing ...

Exciting new commission.

Wednesday, April 12th, 2023

I am excited to announce that I have been appointed the letter carver at The Worshipful Company of Founders. Near Smithfield Market in central London, it is one of the oldest livery companies, with history as far back as 1365. This is a lifetime job, one or two days a year, ...

Summer events.

Monday, February 27th, 2023

This year, I have a full schedule of events. In order to spend time with my family I chose to start doing events in my home county, being self-employed means that I can't just shut, so I take my business on the road. My year starts with a 4 day market ...

Why am I Cat’s Eye Carving?

Tuesday, January 17th, 2023

When I moved to Gloucestershire to take up my apprenticeship at Gloucester Cathedral, I was asked to design a stonemason's mark. This mark now appears on everything I carve and it can be found on all the pieces that I carved for Gloucester Cathedral. A little over 30 years ago I ...

Reproductions

Friday, January 13th, 2023

Some of the creations that I make to sell are reproductions of my clay models and stone/plaster carvings. This one is a copy of a Medieval Angel found in a Church in Gloucester. St Mary De Crypt in Southgate Street in Gloucester. Once I had some photos, I could sculpt a clay ...