Archive for the ‘Carrie’s News’ Category

Cat’s Eye Carving is on YouTube

Friday, March 20th, 2020

I have decided to set up a YouTube channel, here you can keep up to date with what I am working on in my studio. Even though you can't visit me in person you can still watch the progress of a commission, carvings for my shop and when I start it ...

War memorial

Tuesday, March 17th, 2020

The stone has arrived and I am currently waiting for the gantry crane to be swapped over as the stone is heavier than was planned for. I am indebted to Reid Lifting, they are being so helpful by providing me with the equipment that I need for free and for ...

Carrie Horwood, a stone carver in Gloucestershire.

Sunday, March 1st, 2020

I thought it was time for an update. I would like to welcome new readers and thank those of you who have been with me for over the last 15 yrs. I registered and started my business in November 2005 but started renting my own space in that March. Since then I ...

A present for your valentine

Wednesday, February 12th, 2020

Are you looking for something original and quirky for your Valentine this year? I hand carve stone carvings from my studio at Taurus Crafts nestled on the edge of the Forest of Dean in Gloucestershire. I design and create stone carvings and all my pieces are unique. There is plenty of choice ...

Ceiling boss carving.

Sunday, January 19th, 2020

Last year I put some photos of a design that I had drawn for a ceiling boss, I have finally got round to starting it. I have been working on it this week and this represents about 20 hrs work so far. [nggallery id=431] I hope to carry on with it next week ...