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 ..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 ..read more

I offer Private Tuition in Stone Letter Carving and Relief to individuals or small private groups of up to three people at The Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop. Tuition is arranged on mutually convenient dates throughout the year. Tuition takes place outside but under cover and there is a cafe on site for breaks and lunch. The course is designed for people who have little or no experience of stone letter carving. Before the course begins, you will be asked to look at different types of lettering and design. You will also be asked to think about what you would like to produce and carve during th ..read more

I offer Private Tuition in Stone Letter Carving and Relief to individuals or small private groups of up to three people at The Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop. Tuition is arranged on mutually convenient dates throughout the year. Tuition takes place outside but under cover and there is a cafe on site for breaks and lunch. The course is designed for people who have little or no experience of stone letter carving. Before the course begins, you will be asked to look at different types of lettering and design. You will also be asked to think about what you would like to produce and carve during th ..read more

I have recently made this memorial plaque which will be fixed onto the wall of the cemetery to commemorate the deceased. A plaque is usually made when the person has been cremated and not buried. This plaque is made from green slate from The Lake District in the UK measuring 50 x 50 x 3cm with a handcarved relief. Simon Burns-Cox is a professional Sculptor and Letter Carver based at The Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop in Edinburgh, Scotland. He makes bespoke handcarved memorials, headstones and gravestones in stone and marble. He can be contacted through his website at http://www.simonburnsc ..read more

This is a Garden Wall Plaque which I made recently for a 30th Wedding Anniversary gift. It is made from Portland Stone with dimensions of 23 x 23 x 4cms and includes the date of the marriage and a flower relief. Garden Wall Plaques are a good way of celebrating an anniversary or special event. COMMISSIONING A GARDEN WALL PLAQUE I create contemporary hand carved exterior garden sculptures, garden wall plaques and bas reliefs for all types of garden and outside space. I work mainly in stone and marble and all the work is done by hand. The work is bespoke and created specifically for an individu ..read more

Memorials and Headstones I make bespoke hand-carved Memorials and Headstones 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 done by hand from the design and drawings through to the letter carving, reliefs, and finish. Commissioning a Memorial Initial Meeting Commissioning a Memorial is a collaborative process and I work closely with my client to design a memorial which will reflect the person’s life. The best way to start is with an initial meeting to discuss what you require ..read more

Wish you all a very Happy Christmas and a good New Year.  Gift vouchers are still available for stone carving courses with Simon Burns-Cox at The Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop for 2022. Individual tuition or small groups of two or three people at flexible times throughout the year. Courses in sculpture, stone carving, stone letter carving and relief carving are available. Course prices include the stone and the use of tools. For further information please visit the website at http://simonburnscox.co.uk ..read more

Scottish Rugby Hall of Fame Awards 2021 made by Simon Burns-Cox and Stephen Murray at The Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop. The award is made from bronze with a black slate base and handcarved lettering. Please visit the website at http://simonburnscox.co.uk/ Names of recipients of The Hall of Fame awards for 2021 Tom Smith Vicki Galbraith Dee Bradbury Keri Holdsworth Ally Ratcliffe Kim Littlejohn Tom Smith, hailed as the “greatest Scotland player of the professional era” is today announced as the latest inductee into the Scottish Rugby Hall of Fame. The 50-year-old loosehead-prop, who won ..read more

Why not give a stone carving course gift voucher for Christmas ? Gift Vouchers are available for courses in Stone Carving, Letter Carving and Relief Carving with Simon Burns-Cox. Courses take place at The Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop in Edinburgh, Scotland. Courses are for individuals or friends but not more than two or three people due to health restrictions. Tuition will take place outside but under cover so you need to wrap up warm. Course prices are £135 per person for one day from 9.30am to 4.30pm which includes stone and the use of tools.  Dates are agreed with the workshop but the ..read more