The Dorset Stone Carver

The Dorset Stone Carver Bespoke stonework commissions and stone carving courses with a classically trained craftsman. Based in the Marshwood Vale within the AONB of West Dorset UK.

Stone carving commissions & courses based in the Marshwood Vale, West Dorset. The Dorset Stone Carver specialises in beautiful, hand crafted, bespoke stonework. We take pride in the fact that all our pieces are carved by hand in house by a talented crafts person using traditional tools and techniques that have barely changed for centuries. We work closely alongside our clients to ensure that they

are happy with every last detail of our work. All products are carved from natural stone and are completely unique. We have worked extensively within the heritage industry and alongside artists, designers and architects to create stunning ornamental stonework, bespoke promotional items, high end signage, lifestyle objects and much more. New for 2024!! We are now running stone carving and sculpture courses from our studio based in the rolling hills of the Marshwood Vale within the AONB of West Dorset. We offer courses for all levels, from complete beginners looking to test the waters or just have some fun through to more experienced stone workers looking to hone their skills and everything in-between. We are also happy to tailor an experience to meet your needs or host away days for you and your colleagues. Courses are taught using traditional tools and methods which have barely changed since medieval times. We feel it is so important to keep these skills alive and want to share our excitement for the craft with future generations. Stone carving is good for mind, body and soul! Local towns Bridport, Lyme Regis and Charmouth are a stones throw away as is the world heritage site of the Jurassic coast with all its fossil hunting delights. Camping is available within a couple of minutes walk from the studio and there are also plenty of B&Bs, hotels and campsites within the surrounding area. If you are looking for things to do in Dorset why not visit us to learn a new skill and stay to explore the wonders of the local area! Visit www.thedorsetstonecarver.co.uk to book.

01/07/2026

Bit of a 2026 rework for Troop in carrara marble as I get ready for

Thought I'd spend a week or so giving her a bit of a diet and smarten up. Now a month later I'm almost there 😓 ..when will I learn!

I do get asked to make all manner of things but a cheese themed sculpture is a first for me! This piece is on display  o...
12/05/2026

I do get asked to make all manner of things but a cheese themed sculpture is a first for me! This piece is on display on Jermyn Street for along with works by other artists. will be hosting a live cheese carving demo today from 12-1.30pm. Then later an exclusive cheese tasting and wine experience including a talk where Sarah Rancans of Fluvii Sculpture will host a discussion between Tom Richardson, Head of Retail at Paxtons and myself between the parallels of our ancient crafts. Possibly a couple tickets left. Visit fluvii.co.uk for more info.

Another lovely snap by

What does craft mean to you? I think of craft more as a state of mind. A place of peace where steady rythms rule and mus...
07/05/2026

What does craft mean to you? I think of craft more as a state of mind. A place of peace where steady rythms rule and muscle memory takes over. Where ancient traditions give birth to modern ideas and objects. Am I an artist, a sculptor or craftsperson? A combo of all three? Does it matter? All I know is I've alway been driven to make and I'm extremely happy to still be doing so after all this time! Thanks for popping in to say hi over the years and taking such fabulous pics!

Next week is and I'm showing this piece alongside other talented artists at an exhibition curated by kindly hosted by

"A gentleman buys his hats at Locks, his shoes at Lobbs, his shirts at Harvie and Hudson, his suits at Huntsman and his cheese at Paxton and Whitfield" -Winston Churchill 

Ps a gentleman can now also get his sculpture at Paxtons too!

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Barn Owl Buildings, Denhay Farm
Bridport
DT65NW

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