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WELCOME TO THE FESTIVAL OF STONE

31st May to the 9th June 2013

A Festival not to be missed. See and talk to nationally recognised sculptors as they produce major works on Bristol harbour side, the 3, 4 & 5 day carving competition for 50 participants, demonstrations, lectures and master classes, street theatre, and hear live music from some of the county’s top artists. All culminating in a banquet for 500 with presentations, prizes, music, dance and auction of sculpture.

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If you are a stonemason or sculptor and are interested in taking part in the 2013 Festival of Stone in Bristol, simply fill out the application form and pre-register.

Whether you are an apprentice, a qualified mason or a carver, working for a company or self-employed, come and enjoy the inspirational atmosphere as an active participant.

Gala Evening

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We are pleased to announce that Jamie Oliver’s restaurant Jamie’s Italian will be catering our Gala event this year.
To book your tickets for an evening of good food & wine, great music, wonderful original art and a few surprises goto the Box Office

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This Years Prizes and Awards

  • The Festival Award – judged by Peter Randall Page, John Maine, Ben Dearnley, Laurent Donnadieu, Trevor Dring & Elaine Marson
  • The Peoples Choice Award – Presented by George Ferguson,
  • The Artists Choice Award – judged by fellow carvers
  • The RWA Award – judged by a panel from the RWA
  • The Gibson Technical Prize – Prize – Tool voucher
  • The Clipsham Prize – Prize – Sculptors block to be selected from the quarry
  • The Crest Riverside Commission – Prize – Commission, stone and accommodation

We have just commissioned some beautiful trophies from Bristol Blue Glass, these one of a kind, hand made pieces are works of art in their own right

Masterclass Tickets NOW on sale

£5 each, please visit the Boxoffice

Masterclasses are held in the main festival marquee
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Paid Commissions

All attending artists are eligible to submit up to 3 designs for consideration for the commission to carve a work for public display at the Bath Riverside development.

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Buy Original Art

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Visit our supporters

Visit a few of our friends, without their help there would be no Festival

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