Charles Willson - Stone Carving and Masonry

Personal Details

Charles Willson
15/12/1975

Personal Statement

I am an experienced stone mason and carver of several years experience. I have many trade qualifications I have worked on masonry and other projects. I will bring details to interview if required. I favour workshop-based work as I excel in this area of stone work. I have also done site work.

Short courses in addition to work

November 2007 - Present
Elliott Brotherton Sculpture
Stoneworker Responsible for :

Letter cutting.
Production of small to large-scale abstract sculptures.
Many types of masonry projects.
Using many types of tools including chisels, angle grinders,spinners,saws and drills etc.
Utilising a knowledge of modern and traditional styles.
Development of designs.
Interacting with others to produce work that satisfies all requirements.
Extensive knowledge of all types of stonework.
Working on site as well as in the workshop.

October, 2006 - July 2007
Graham Mitcheson
(Chisel it)
Carver

Sculpting and carving small-scale detailed work.

July - Nov 2007
Various commissions and part time work in Derbyshire, Oxfordshire, Manchester and St. Davids, Wales

2004 Summer
Andy Tansor Carvers, Nr. Cambridge

Carving crockets on pinnacle stones.

1999/2000
H Jowett Stonemasons
Hockerton Notts

1999
Michael Farrow Stonemasons
Finedon Northants

1998/1999
Michael Morris Stonemasons
Northampton

1995/1998
JH Hibbert and Sons Stonemasons
Victoria Road - Cambridge
Modern Apprenticeship Sponsored by CITB

Hobbies and Interests

I am undertaking private work to maintain and continue improving my carving and lettering skills.

I have also completed a new piece for a gallery in Rye, which is currently being exhibited. I exhibited in Jan 2009, a piece entitled "Recipe For Good Omens ". I am a member of Hastings Arts Forum, where I have exhibited work in 2009.

I am currently and continue to undertake life drawing classes to continue my artistic development. I am a Buddhist and regularly meditate and attend classes at the centre where I used to live.

Education and Skills

Stafford College (University of Warwick)
2004 - 2006 HND Fine Art Sculpture Course (Pass)

City and Guilds Art School
London
2001 - 2004
Diploma in Architectural Stonecarving In addition to external courses in Lifedrawing and Carving Grade: 2.1

1995 - 1998
NVQ2 and NVQ3 Stonemasonry
Block Release

Weymouth College
1995 - 2001
Attended various part-time courses including The Orton Trust

Northampton Tech College
1994 - 1995
Completed Art Foundation Course

3 A'Levels
Art and Architectural History
Art
DTC

Kimbolton School
Kimbolton, Cambs
1986 - 1994
8 GCSE's (Grade C and above)
English Language/Art/English Lit/Physics/Biology/History/DTC/ Maths

Other Skills and Qualifications

Full Clean Driving Licence

References

Reference 1:

Elliott Brotherton

Reference 2:

Graham Mitcheson

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