Drill Hall Gallery & Project Space PSQT, Portland

18/05/2026

10/05/2026

A champion of stone heritage and craftsmanship, the Portland Sculpture & Quarry Trust joins the Stone & Surfaces Show 2026 as an official partner.

Visit us on Stand G5 for live demonstrations of carving Portland Stone, exploring the material’s unique response to natural light.

Experience a striking 3D model of Tout Quarry with immersive video projections tracing geological time, fossil histories, and the reconstruction of a 7.2m high Neo-Classical Arch from 81 Fleet Street, gifted by the City of London Corporation.

“Reconstructed and Reimagined” reconnects London’s architectural heritage with Portland’s hand-worked quarry landscape, celebrating traditional craftsmanship, sustainability, and future green design skills.

Featuring work by MA architecture students from Arts University Bournemouth, UCL The Bartlett, Royal College of Art and London School of Architecture, with live carving demonstrations by artists, stone carvers.and 'living archive' projections by 'illumiscape'

To pledge your support, or to make a donation towards ' The Arch - Reconstructed and Reimagined’, please send a message to Portland Sculpture & Quarry Trust (Reg Charity 1086659) via ‘Contact Us' on www.learningstone.org

29/11/2025

09/11/2025

In Weymouth, Portland, and Dorchester, the need for mental health support among young people has reached alarming levels. We are passionate about:Raising awareness of the signs of mental health strugglesSharing resources so young people know where and how to get helpBreaking the silence and encourag...

18/10/2025

Winding paths, rugged rocks and breathtaking views 🌿⛰️
Tout Quarry on Portland is one of those places that perfectly blends art and nature — where time, stone and creativity meet.

It’s a haven for walkers, photographers, and anyone who loves exploring somewhere a little different. Keep your eyes peeled for the incredible sculptures hidden among the old quarry walls! 🎨🪨