Photo of text being transfered onto a plaque
Photo of gravestone being fixed in place

General Guide to Commissioning Work

Commissioning a piece of work is very straightforward and the client is involved at each stage of creation.

  1. A meeting is arranged to discuss text, stone, letterforms and positioning. A visit to the workshop is encouraged as examples of stone are available and furthermore, work in progress can offer guidance and inspiration. I work very closely with the client to ensure that these decisions are not rushed, but are gradual and deliberate choices.
  2. A drawing will then be submitted with an accurate quotation. This quotation will be a final price, covering supplying, creating, and fixing the piece of work.
  3. Once this quotation has been accepted, permission for placement may have to be sought from a parish vicar or town clerk. I will approach the relevant authority on your behalf.
  4. When approval has been granted, the unworked stone is ordered. Dependent on size, this takes approximately six weeks to arrive.
  5. After shaping and preparing the stone, the design is drawn on and the client is invited to review the work. This is a vital stage, as it offers the opportunity to make any final changes. Once the client is fully satisfied, cutting will begin.
  6. On completion of cutting, the work may require painting or gilding. Wall fixings are also selected, where applicable.
  7. The piece is brought to the site and fixed into place.