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Our studio
StoneMind Studio was founded to deliver structured, material-led stone carving sessions for schools and organisations.
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The studio works at the intersection of traditional craft, focused attention, and purposeful making.
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Sessions are designed to offer a calm, physical alternative to screen-led work and conventional away days, supporting sustained engagement through real tools and natural materials.
About Tom
Tom Brown is a Master Stone Carver, educator and founder of StoneMind Studio.
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He holds a Distinction in Historic Stone Carving from C&G of London Art School, a First Class HND in Historic Stone Restoration from Bournemouth University, a 2:1 BA in Education from the University of Brighton, and is a fully qualified school teacher holding PGCE with Distinction (QTS).
Tom is a QEST Scholar and a member of the Master Carvers Association.
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Over the past fifteen years he has taught traditional stone carving and led education at London Stone Carving Ltd, the company he founded and directed for over a decade.
His work can be found on major heritage buildings including the Royal Albert Hall and Pitzhanger Manor in West London.
Educational
Ethos
Stone carving requires patience, attention, and controlled force. In a culture of speed and distraction, the material sets its own pace.
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StoneMind Studio’s approach is structured, scaffolded, and calm. Participants complete physical work in a supervised environment, developing resilience and confidence through tangible achievement.
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StoneMind Studio operates with full public liability insurance and comprehensive risk assessments. Sessions are delivered in accordance with safeguarding expectations and school compliance requirements.