TIM BATES

Tim is a stone carver, sculptor, and stonemason based near Cambridge, UK. He has a passion for transforming stone into art, using his hands, traditional tools, modern technology, and imagination.

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Tim’s journey with stone began with an apprenticeship at Wells Cathedral Stonemasons in Somerset, where he learned the craft of architectural masonry in a traditional setting. He was awarded a Heritage Skills Bursary by the National Trust to enable him to further his training.​​​

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Tim’s artistic flair led him to explore his creative style, carving bespoke pieces for private collectors, creating installation art in stone with other artists, and taking on commissions for unique portraits and one-of-a-kind sculptures.

 

Tim dedicated two years to honing his artistic skills and vision. During this time, he specialized in portraiture and figurative carving, working primarily with marble and earning a diploma in Historic Stone Carving from the City and Guilds of London Art School.

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After several years of exhibiting his work with the Society of Portrait Sculptors, Tim was recently elected a full member.

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​​​Tim is also a Yeoman of the Worshipful Company of Masons. A historic livery company which supports the craft of masonry and its practitioners.