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

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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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In this episode Nina and Charlotte talk to Michelle de Bruin, brilliant stone carver and artist based in Scotland. Michelle talks us through her career highs and lows, making us laugh and feel at ease along the way. Tune into this conversation and we challenge you not to feel inspired.

Michelle de Bruin - Artist, Stonecarver and Lettercutter based in Scotland

michelle de bruin (@artistorguk) • Instagram photos and videos

Sharp - Sean Hellman

We still have spaces available on our stone and lettercarving courses in September

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In this episode Nina and Charlotte talk to Rian Kanduth, expert gilder and conservator. Rian tells us about her background, work experience, and teaching. We delve into the different mediums for gilding, different substrates and different types of gold. We discuss problems that can happen when gilding and how to avoid them. There is a lot of laughter!

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🎉 In this episode, Nina and Charlotte dive into the exciting world of Abraxas Academy's Summer School, kicking off this September! If you've ever dreamed of mastering the art of stone carving, this is your chance to turn that dream into reality.

Ready to chisel your way into this unique experience? Find out all the details and secure your spot by clicking the link below:

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Woodland Glamping Site | Bradmoor Woods

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 Mansion House in London where they all received awards for their work and recognition for the skills they have aquired.

Gloucester Cathedral

Brú na Bóinne Visitor Centre: Newgrange, Knowth and Dowth | Heritage Ireland

Digital Repository of Ireland Search Results (dri.ie)

The Rock of Cashel | Heritage Ireland

Cathedrals' Workshop Fellowship – Supporting the development of traditional craft skills for the conservation, maintenance & repair of cathedrals & historic buildings. (cwfcathedrals.co.uk)

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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 journey from mason to artist.

Sculpture in Stone and Marble (tomwaugh.com)

BBC Radio 4 - This Cultural Life, Frank Auerbach

DIVA - Exhibition at V&A South Kensington · V&A (vam.ac.uk)

Women In Revolt! | Tate Britain

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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 links below

Welcome to Letter Exchange

Hand made carvings, letter press & personalised gifts. — The Lettering Arts Trust

Kirsten Buick on Edmonia Lewis - The Great Women Artists | Podcast on Spotify

Listen — The Sculptor's Funeral (thesculptorsfuneral.com)

How to make a pencil extender (youtube.com)

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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 international reputation for his sculpture, drawings and prints. His work is held in numerous collections throughout the world.

He very generously agreed to be on our podcast and we are delighted to share our interview we recorded with him. We continue this conversation with him in part 2.

He shares his insights and knowledge about stone, art and life, and the connections between them all in this fascinating conversation.

Links below are where you can see examples of Peter's work

Peter Randall-Page - artist, sculptor and Royal

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2oBRH5RIkUAdAcHJdJuhSY

https://www.churchillfellowship.org/

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Peter Randall Page RA has an international reputation for his sculpture, drawings and prints. His work is held in numerous collections throughout the world.

He very generously agreed to be on our podcast and we are delighted to share our interview we recorded with him.

He shares his insights and knowledge about stone, art and life, and the connections between them all in this fascinating conversation.

Links below are where you can see examples of Peter's work

Peter Randall-Page - artist, sculptor and Royal

'The One and The Many' by Peter Randall-Page | Fitzroy Place

Welcome to Letter Exchange

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