The Stone Carving and Lettering Takeaway
Episodes
Steven Travis - Al Orr - The best chisels in the world
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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...
In Memory of Richard Kindersley
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In honour of Richard Kindersley we have re-released the interview we recorded late last year. home - Richard Kindersley Studio Have a ques...
Enjoy Every Day - Zoë Wilson
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
A conversation with London Stone Carving
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Charlotte and Nina talk to Amelia Crowley-Roth and Sam Lee from London Stone Carving. They joyfully discuss their early influences, take us through th...
Catching up -
04 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Miriam Johnson
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We talk to the inspirational Miriam Johnson about her journey in stonecarving and sculpture, her teaching stone carving in AlUla in Saudi Arabia with ...
Michael Paraskos and the Pygmalion Revolution
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 go...
Tim Crawley -
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We talk to Tim Crawley about his long and interesting career in carving - working on a wide and impressive range of commissions, both in scale and pub...
An Exploration of Materials with Richard Kindersley
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Richard Kindersley talks to Nina and Charlotte, looking back over his long career, early influences and curiosity of materials and process. home -...
'Stones in my Pocket' with Rosie Musgrave
10 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Nina and Charlotte talk to Rosie Musgrave, a wonderful stone carver based in Bristol. We talk about her career, work and life, how as ...
Tom Kemp
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bring it into the World with Michelle de Bruin
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Nina and Charlotte talk to Michelle de Bruin, brilliant stone carver and artist based in Scotland. Michelle talks us through her caree...
The Glittering Rian Kanduth
16 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Nina and Charlotte talk to Rian Kanduth, expert gilder and conservator. Rian tells us about her background, work experience, and teach...
Summer School
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
🎉 In this episode, Nina and Charlotte dive into the exciting world of Abraxas Academy's Summer School, kicking off this September...
Recognition of Skills
10 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Nina and Charlotte talk to Jess Eyre a trained stone mason, and Paul Synan, senior mason from Gloucester Cathedral, who Nina met at Ma...
Talking with Sculptor and Mason Tom Waugh
10 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Charlotte and Nina talk to sculptor and mason Tom Waugh who talks openly about his practice in contemporary stone sculpture and his jo...
Top Tips Galore
10 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We celebrate our first 12 months of the podcast with a rundown of our top tips, a few old and a few new to add to your carving repertoire. Top tips ...
Peter Randall-Page Part 2
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Part 2 of our interview with Peter Randall-Page RA - - We reccomend listening to part 1 of this interview before you listen to part 2 Peter has an int...
Peter Randall-Page Part 1
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Peter Randall Page RA has an international reputation for his sculpture, drawings and prints. His work is held in numerous collections throughout t...
Heather Newton - Building a Life in Crafts
08 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Heather Newton is the Fabric Projects Manager at Canterbury Cathedral. We talk to her about her career progression, her work and the training scheme s...
The Amazing Annet Stirling
10 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Nina and Charlotte talk to the amazing Annet Stirling, discussing her work with Incisive Letterwork, Ian Hamilton Finley and other ins...
Digging for victory, Charlotte's week below ground
22 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Nina and Charlotte discuss the joys of working onsite and the correct way to place an order for stone from a quarry or stone supplier ...
The Long S and the Lap of Tranquility
11 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Nina and Charlotte talk about what happens when you make a mistake carving your stone, be it spelling or taking away to much stone, an...
Talking with Alan Micklethwaite
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk to the wonderful Alan Micklethwaite, authur of 'Restoration Stone Carving', stone carver, conservator, sculptor and fabulous i...
In Conversation with Beatrice Searle
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
STONE WILL ANSWER by Beatrice Searle In this episode we talk to Beatrice about her book 'Stone Will Answer', a beautifully written account of her jour...
A short quickie
11 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Charlotte and Nina discuss carving angels, visiting the Donatello exhibition in London, fixing memorials on site as well as tips and t...
Chatting to Catherine Samy and Sue Aperghis
10 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chatting to Catherine Samy, chair of the Lettering Arts Trust and Sue Apergis letter and stone carver. In the fitting room we discuss the boob in th...
Have you got a hammer for that screw
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nina and Charlotte talk about tool literacy, recommend a set of carving tools for beginners and offer a few tips and tricks in the fitting room
Charlotte interviews Nina about her commission to carve statues of the Queen and Prince Philip
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our very first podcast - We talk to Nina about her commission to carve statues of the Queen and Prince Philip for Canterbury Cathedral and learn about...