Episodios

  • Lieve Cornil - A continuous Experiment
    Apr 10 2026
    This month, we're joined by Lieve Cornil—lettering artist, calligrapher, designer, and teacher.Lieve shares her journey into the lettering arts, including her key influences, passions, and deep dedication to her craft. We talk about her extensive teaching experience and what she's learned from helping others develop their lettering and design skills. Pop your headphones on while you work and listen in to get inspired.

    https://lievecornil.com/en/

    https://www.instagram.com/lievecornil.design/

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    1 h y 3 m
  • Steven Travis - Al Orr - The best chisels in the world
    Mar 12 2026

    This month we talk to the Steven Travis, maker of our favorite tungsten chisels Al Orr.

    We learn about the facinating history of his company R H & G Travis & Son Ltd, how the chisels are still hand made, what the differnet chisel colours mean, and so much more.

    Put your headphones on while you are working and listen in to learn more.

    Stone Working Tools - Stone Working Tools

    Al-Orr Chisels – Southern Stone and Tools

    Al-orr Marble & Stone Masonry Chisel Pneumatic Head - Combined Masonry Supplies

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    1 h y 12 m
  • In Memory of Richard Kindersley
    Dec 15 2025

    In honour of Richard Kindersley we have re-released the interview we recorded late last year.

    home - Richard Kindersley Studio

    Have a questison or tip for the fitting room, want us to discuss a particular topic, then send your nice questions and comments to 'The Stone Carving and Lettering Takeaway' - we'd love to hear from you.

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    www.abraxasacademy.co.uk

    Stone carving courses (abraxasacademy.co.uk)

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    1 h y 5 m
  • Enjoy Every Day - Zoë Wilson
    Nov 10 2025

    This month we talk to the fabulous Zoë Wilson who very generously gave us a whole morning to talk. We have edited down this conversation so you get all the best bits. She has a large following on instagram, her page if beautifully curated showing off her work off to its very best.

    Zoë Wilson is a sculptor specialising in creating intricate geometric patterns hand-carved into British Stone. Her work focuses on precision, craftsmanship and the slow process of making

    https://zoewilsoncarving.com/

    https://www.instagram.com/zoewilsoncarving

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    1 h y 27 m
  • A conversation with London Stone Carving
    Oct 15 2025

    Charlotte and Nina talk to Amelia Crowley-Roth and Sam Lee from London Stone Carving.

    They joyfully discuss their early influences, take us through their projects they have worked on and share the struggles of running a stone carving business.

    Sam offers up our Top Tip for the month!

    https://www.londonstonecarving.com/

    https://www.instagram.com/londonstonecarving/

    Rosie Musgrave

    https://www.instagram.com/rosiemusgravesculpture/

    Her exhibition can be seen at

    The Crypt, St. Michael's Hill, Bristol, 17 -19 November 10am - 5pm

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    1 h y 13 m
  • Catching up -
    Oct 4 2025

    After a break, Nina and Charlotte are back, with a promise of more episodes to come.

    Listen to their short intro to season 3 of the Stone Carving and Lettering Takeaway.

    Top tips and more

    Two day intensive drapery in clay course

    Fontself - The Easiest Way to Make Fonts

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  • Miriam Johnson
    May 13 2025

    We talk to the inspirational Miriam Johnson about her journey in stonecarving and sculpture, her teaching stone carving in AlUla in Saudi Arabia with the King's Foundation and her current evolving work which manages to merge traditional skills with contemporary expression.

    About | miriamjohnson

    Instagram@miriam.johnson.stone

    The King's Foundation

    Courses 2025

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    1 h
  • Michael Paraskos and the Pygmalion Revolution
    Apr 10 2025

    Charlotte and Nina talk to Michael Paraskos about the craft of articulating your thoughts on carving and the value of open debate. Where is carving going and where do we fit in the conversation.

    Michael is an writer and educator, publishing novels and books on art and culture, appearing on television and radio, including BBC Radio 4's Front Row. He also writes for newspapers and magazines, including The Spectator and The Guardian

    Michael Paraskos | art historian and writer

    Pygmalion 1: Provocations in Contemporary Carving: Provocations in Contemporary Carving: Amazon.co.uk: Paraskos, Michael: 9781999368081: Books

    Home Page

    Short Courses 2025

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    1 h y 20 m