Simon Burns-Cox will be selling some of his work in the Lyon and Turnbull Edinburgh Auction on the 4th April 2023. Contemporary & Post-War Art // Prints & Multiples Contemporary & Post-War Art - Lot: 1 to 169 - 4th Apr, 2023 10:00 Prints & Multiples - Lot: 170 to 260 - 4th Apr, 2023 15:00 Location: Live in Edinburgh & Online Featuring both emerging and internationally regarded contemporary artists, sculptors and printmakers, our April auction of Contemporary & Post-War Art // Prints & Multiples takes place live in Edinburgh and online. The Spring auction i ..read more

I am very glad to announce that I have now become a Full Member of The Society of Designer Craftsmen and can now use the letters MSDC after my name ! To view my profile on The Society's website, please click the link below: https://societyofdesignercraftsmen.org.uk/our-makers/simon-burns-cox-sculptor-and-letter-carver?fbclid=IwAR3KYHfXS2w4ojkd2y_D0rC_KFrwR19IG6f2TgD6Ab8FVqz19qx1Y1eFmUs About The Society The Voice of Craft since 1887 - the Society promotes and supports the work of creative thinkers, designers and makers who continue to innovate in the crafts through their exploration of materia ..read more

There are a few things that you should think about before choosing the type of stone that you would like for a memorial. First of all, it all depends on your taste. You maybe drawn to colour or texture or want to have the same sort of stone used in the local cemetery. Location is important and many people use the local stone so it will blend in with the other headstones. There is also the consideration of cost. Some specialist stone is very expensive and there is a long lead time for delivery so using a local supplier is both cheaper and quicker. You also need to think about the inscription le ..read more

Simon Burns-Cox will be selling some of his work through the Lyon and Turnbull Contemporary and Post War Art Auction 2023. Please view his work on the link at the bottom of the page. CONTEMPORARY &POST-WAR ART // PRINTS & MULTIPLES 11 JANUARY 2023 LIVE IN EDINBURGH & ONLINE Head of Sale Carly Shearer is delighted to present our first auction of 2023 - Contemporary & Post-War Art // Prints & Multiples. Taking place live in Edinburgh and online on Wednesday 11 January, Contemporary & Post-War Art (Lots 1 to 173) will begin at 10am, with Prints ..read more

Are you looking for a gift for Christmas? Why not give this beautiful marble sculpture of Scottish flowers made by Simon Burns-Cox ? This work is made from White Italian Carrara and Black and Green Scottish Marble from The Isle of Skye, Scotland with dimensions of 35 x 24 x 17cm. A contemporary piece of art which has been made by hand and is suitable for all interiors. Created in 2021 and For Sale. For further information, please contact Simon through his website at www.simonburnscox.co.uk. If you are interested in Simon's work, he will be selling some of his sculptures through Lyon and Turnbu ..read more

Gift Vouchers for Sculpture, Stone Letter Carving and Relief Carving Courses with Simon Burns-Cox are available for Christmas. The courses are independently run by me and held at The Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop which is an international centre for sculptors based in Edinburgh, Scotland. These courses are designed for those who would like to discover the art of stone carving, an ancient form of art which is still popular today. You will learn to think three dimensionally and how to manipulate the stone from the basic idea to the finished work. You will learn the importance of drawing your desi ..read more

Xmas Tree by Simon Burns-Cox made from Green Marble and eight Scottish stones. Dimensions are 127x48x30 cm For Sale For further information, please contact me through my website ..read more

I am a professional Sculptor and Letter Carver working in stone and marble based at The Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop in Edinburgh, Scotland and work throughout the UK and overseas. I create bespoke contemporary hand-carved Interior and Exterior Garden Sculptures in stone and marble for all types of home, garden and urban space. I make bespoke hand-carved Memorials and Headstones and in stone and marble. As the work is done by hand, the client can choose what they require, and I offer both traditional and contemporary designs. The whole process is hand crafted from the design and drawings throu ..read more

The two day marble carving course with Simon Burns-Cox is designed for those who would like to learn the techniques for carving marble. You do not need experience and the course is open to beginners and those with more experience. The course is from 9.30am to 4.30pm and is run independently at The Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop in Edinburgh, Scotland. Dates are flexible and are mutually agreed with the workshop. The course is small with up to two people or for small private groups. Individual tuition is also available. The course will include the following: At the beginning of the session, we w ..read more

I was recently asked to make a trophy for the Marie Curie Brain Game Dinner in Edinburgh on Thursday 9th June 2022. It is made from black slate with a white marble base measuring 30 x 21 x 12cm. It was a pleasure to make something for Marie Curie as I have a great respect for the charity as I think they do wonderful work. They were exceedingly helpful when my father-in-law died in 2019. They sat with him for the two last nights of his life and gave us invaluable support at that difficult time. Join us at Kimpton, Charlotte Square and compete against the best business brains in the city to be c ..read more