In early 2012 we were invited to take part in the making of the royal barge which was used to ferry the Queen and family down the River Thames on the day of the Diamond Jubilee. The former head of Historic Carving at C&G of London Art School, Alan Lamb, who led the design team for the prow sculpture of …
We have carried out a large variety of heraldic carvings from full-scale Coat of Arms to smaller-scale carved heraldic motives, which form part of furniture. Clients include: City Livery Companies, Corporate and Private clients and public institutions. Carving techniques: High relief, bas-relief, polychromed and gilded, unpainted oiled wood finish. City University London Coat of Arms attached to kneeling stool used …
In early 2017 the Carpenters Company asked The Woodcarving Studio to create a design for two carved wooden panels for the entrance area of the ground and first floor of the hall. The only brief we were given was to integrate the Company’s Coat of Arms into the design. After the meeting with the client and the site visit at …
When working for livery companies or guilds in the creation of traditional coats of arms, formal training as a wood carver is essential for the design and interpretation of carving, gilding and polychromy. Coats of arms were first used during the medieval period for representing and identifying the bearer, which could be a person, family or country. Nowadays, coats of arms …
When working for livery companies or guilds in the creation of traditional coats of arms, formal training is essential for the design and interpretation of carving, gilding and polychromy. Coats of arms were first used during the medieval period for representing and identifying the bearer, which could be a person, family or country. Nowadays, coats of arms are widely used by …
Our experience in carving figurative sculpture ranges from traditional work found in churches and museums, more specifically in the replication of lost carved elements and whole figures, which closely follow the style and design of the original. Other areas of expertise include the execution of client-based design briefs, such as works for musical instrument makers, antique dealers and private individuals. …
We were commissioned by London Stone Conservation to model and carve two missing alabaster figures replacing stolen originals from a St Nicholas Pevensey church interior memorial. The memorial itself dates back to 1616 and commemorates John Wheatley, a wealthy parishioner, who contributed funds to fit out a ship at Pevensey to fight the Spanish Armada. The two supporting figures depict …
Commemorative plaque for the visit of The Princess Royal to the Building Crafts College in 2013. Our commemorative plaques are individually designed, and hand engraved by our wood carvers. We work closely with the client from the development of the design until the installation of the plaque. We are also experienced in meeting tight deadlines for unveiling ceremonies and special …
We can add additional carved texts or names to existing Honour boards as well as creating new boards for a specific area. The letters are hand-drawn and hand-carved by our wood carvers to match any of the existing text. The same technique is used in creating new honour boards. We work closely with the client from the development of the …
We were commissioned to carve two wooden panels to be located within the new lobby of Hachette UK Carmelite House, London. The panels were to reflect the heritage & long-established reputations of two publishers: Hodder & Stoughton and John Murray Press. We have worked closely with the client from the early design development stages until completion and the installation of …