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Precision Stone Carving Lesson by Jonathan Sells
Join Jonathan for a Precision Carving workshop on Tuesday 4th August, 10:00am–4:00pm, at the Burngate Stone Centre, Purbeck. This is the follow-on for the ‘Have A Go’ class and will improve your carving technique. Jonathan will provide the design that utilises the 4 key techniques the participants will use. Whether you're relatively new to stone carving or looking to refine your skills,...
Celebrating 700 years of Wareham Market: A Talk by Jonathan Sells
Join us for a talk and film presented by Jonathan Sells, the Sculptor behind Wareham Market’s statue. The statue was created to celebrate 700 years of Wareham Market and 100 years of Cottees Auctioneers.
Stone Carving Day at Bishops Caundle, Dorset
Learn to stone carve in a full day with renowned stone sculptor Jonathan Sells. Take home your stone carving and new skills on completion. No previous carving experience needed, all materials and tools provided, along with expert tuition.
Rollington Barn, Purbeck Art Weeks (PAW) 2025
On 4th and 5th June, Jonathan was at Rollington Barn for Purbeck Art Weeks (PAW), working on a stone carving relating to Corfe Castle. Jonathan was also representing Burngate Stone Centre, where he is a stone carving tutor.
‘Have a Go Stone Carving’ at Dunshay Manor, Harman’s Cross, Dorset
Jonathan took part in a ‘Have A Go Stone Carving’ event at Dunshay Manor, Harman’s Cross, Swanage, on 17th and 18th September 2022.
Millennium Plaque Unveiled at Wareham’s Historic St Martin On The Walls Church
A Millennium Plaque to celebrate the 1000-year anniversary of Wareham’s St Martin on the Walls Church is to be unveiled on 1st June 2022 at 12.00pm at the Church, North Street, Wareham, BH20 4AG. The plaque has been designed and carved by local Sculptor, Jonathan Sells and depicts the famous story of St Martin cutting his cloak to share with a beggar.
Stone Carving Lessons, Sandy Hill Studio, May 2021
The first stone carving lessons of the year took place over the May 2021 Bank Holiday weekend, at Sandy Hill Studio, Corfe Castle. More lesson dates to be announced soon.
Owl Carved From Portland Stone
A life-size, stylised, stone barn owl, made to commission and hand-carved in Portland stone by Jonathan Sells. Check out the photos and video.
Stone Carving at Guggleton Farm Arts, Stalbridge, Dorset – 7th December 2019
Jonathan will be teaching 2-hour relief stone carving sessions, at Guggleton Farm Arts on Saturday 7th December 2019.
Jonathan in new book: ‘111 Places in Poole That You Shouldn’t Miss’
Jonathan's Wareham Market Statue features in a new book, by Katherine Bebo, called '111 Places in Poole That You Shouldn't Miss'. You can buy the book from Amazon.
Stone Carving at Guggleton Farm Arts, Stalbridge, Dorset – 1st November 2019
Jonathan will be teaching short relief stone carving sessions, at Guggleton Farm Arts on Friday 1st November 2019. The lessons will be £20 each and last two hours, with an added £5 for stone. You are welcome to stay for more than one lesson.
Jonathan in Dorset Life Magazine
You can now read about Jonathan Sells' life and work in July's edition of Dorset Life magazine. Read article »
Barn Owl Carved From Purbeck Stone
This life-size, beautiful, barn owl (Tyto alba) was made to commission, and hand-carved in Purbeck stone by Sculptor Jonathan Sells.
Smile Art Exhibition Poole, 5-16 September 2019
Jonathan will be part of ‘Smile’, an art exhibition taking place from 5th-16th September 2019 at The Gallery Upstairs, Upton Country Park, Poole.
Open daily, from 10-5pm, Jonathan will have some of his stone carvings and sculptures on display.
Stone Carving Lessons, Sandy Hill Studios, Corfe Castle
A few photos from Jonathan’s Easter stone carving lessons at Sandy Hill Studios, Corfe Castle, Dorset.
The weather was beautiful and the students all had a good time, producing some wonderful carvings (photos of the finished items coming soon).