Galleries: Students' work
Apple tree shield
Lynn spent a few days in the studio and made this striking heraldic relief based on her surname.
Free-form Capitals
Paul and Joe produced these lovely, elegant V-cut capitals
Ferns
Anna's uncurling fern design shows lovely movement.
Angel of Death
Mathew's Angel of Death comes from a Guillermo del Torro design from Hellboy 2. A fine modern Grotesque.
Celtic swirls
A lovely flowing design from Ruth, based on curves found in Celtic art.
Welsh rivers
Excellent bold lettering design in Welsh slate from Ian. The gilding really does bring it to life.
Gorilla
A powerful direct design from Mike, the robust handling of forms matching the subject perfectly.
celtic cross
Hugo's very crisp Cornish Celtic cross
Portland abstract
Amanda's pierced form on a slate plinth
Tin loaf
In some ways a simple piece, but Leanne's sensitive handling of surface is really effective.
Plaited loaf
Leanne produced both these pieces and has matched her skills as a baker in stone carving. The plaited loaf is carved from Ancaster weatherbed, quite a hard limestone, but very attractive.
Arachnid
Not everyone hates spiders, me and Fiona think they should be celebrated.
Portland Head
Steffi came over from Holland to produce this fine head study
Lerryn WI
The first tranche of Lerryn WI and their carvings + Bernard who managed to sneak in.
foliage
Two contrasting approaches to foliate design from Anna and Biddy, both using the stone in an imaginative way
Celtic column
A fine garden feature from John with bold Celtic knot-work and heraldic creatures.
Opening bud
A deceptively simple design in Portland stone,
Garden Feature
Becky proudly showing her spiral abstract.
Trajan sans serif
Janet has shown great control and the power of a simple direct design.
Abstract forms
Paul's confidence in handling architectural forms and texture shows his background as a garden designer.
Donkey
Rough and fine claw chisels put to good use in Linda's touching equine relief
Fish
The medieval style of Nathan's water and fish design shows great confidence in the handling of line and form.
Anubis
This fine relief of the Egyptian god Anubis shows Billie's excellent grasp of depth.
Uffington White Horse
Jason needed a sign for his business premises and decided to come along and make one himself. A nice job.
Compass
A very personal design from Sarah representing both family members and the cardinal points.
Molar
No prizes for guessing Michael's occupation. This foot-high molar carving now graces the waiting room admired by many apprehensive clients.
Limestone head
Keywan's fine head shows confident use of the chisel.
Heavy horse
Linda has shown here what can be achieved in a day's carving
Gosforth Cross Design
An anglo-saxon double-headed serpent design crisply carved by Dave.
Butterflies
Dennis has shown a real craftsman's touch with this butterfly relief
Snail shell form
A big, bold sculpture showing confident handling of a complex form by young Derek.
Workshop
Myself, trying to demonstrate correct posture and use of tools
Planning
Measure, then measure again, then cut.
Raised lettering
A memorial for Monty the dog showing both raised and incised lettering techniques.
Reflections
A design to be placed next to an outdoor pond.
Apple
Conchita has created a lovely tactile piece out of Portland basebed.
Autumn still-life
2 day relief from September workshop at RHS Rosemoor
Felines
Romaine has carved a lovely atmospheric relief in Portland stone
Twisted forms
An impressive abstract of intertwined forms by Conchita.
Female head
The facial features taking shape nicely, carved by Chris.
Wave form
Quite a complex piece in progress, the forms inspired by waves on Cornwall beaches.
Scarab
A fine Scarab form carved by Mat.
Woodsman
Medieval Wood-cutter figure carved by Lynn.
Portland Owl
A series of washes applied to Portland stone relief by Charlotte
Dave H
Dave's first try at Trajan letters went pretty well I think
