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Ever feel like giving up? I did. My story 'The Bounce-back' is a reminder that hope is never lost! 🌱 I’m sharing my journey to inspire you to keep going. You got this! ❤️ Read the story in my website blog.
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Happy International Sculpture Day
26th April 2025

www.janbruce.co uk

#internationalsculptureday #isday
@intsculptureday @intsculpturectr

@cotswold_sculptors_association
@cotswold_sculpture_park
@wyevalleysculpturegarden
@parkgallery_cheltenham
#makeitatmarket @make_it_at_market @dominicchinea #bbcone#abstractsculpture #figurativesculpture #stonecarving #stonesculpture #herefordshireart #herefordshireartist #kilkennylimestone #hugs #tenderness
#huggingday #nationalhuggingday #internationalhuggingday #hugsomeonetoday

'One', 24"
2025
Portland Stone
60cm/24"

A beautiful spring day for installing this piece at the wonderful @wyevalleysculpturegarden

The 2025 Summer Sculpture Exhibition will open May 31st - Sept 14th, every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday afternoon from 2pm – 5pm.

Shown on optional weathered steel plinth by @tomsbespokeplinths

Portland Stone supplied by @albionstone

#wyevalleysculpturegarden
@gemmakatewood
#makeitatmarket @make_it_at_market @dominicchinea #bbcone#abstractsculpture #figurativesculpture #stonecarving #stonesculpture #herefordshireart #herefordshireartist #hugs #hugsandlove #tenderness #makeitatmarket

Getting involved with BBC Make It At Market has been an incredible and life-changing experience for me. I have pushed my boundaries, expanded my comfort zone and rediscovered my optimism. It's the beginning of my new life!
In case you missed it, you can still watch my story on BBC iPlayer:
Make It At Market, Series 3, episode 11

https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m002935f
Or follow the programme link in my bio.

Visit my website to read more about my story, Make It At Market and to see more of my sculptures.

https://www.janbruce.co.uk

@make_it_at_market
@dominicchinea
@bbciplayer
#makeitatmarket
#abstractsculpture #figurativesculpture #stonecarving #stonesculpture #herefordshireart #herefordshireartist #portlandstone #albionstone #hugs

I'm so proud to be included in this year's wonderful collection of artists at the @cotswold_sculpture_park . And especially honoured to have my pieces displayed next to a gorgeous work by @beatricehoffmansculpture .
The sun shined on the private viewing today.
Open to the public this Tuesday April 1st until Sept 30th.

Beautiful Portland stone from @albionstone
Perfectly complemented by rusted steel plinths by @tomsbespokeplinths

#cotswoldsculpturepark
@cotswold_sculptors_association #makeitatmarket @make_it_at_market @dominicchinea #bbcone#abstractsculpture #figurativesculpture #stonecarving #stonesculpture #herefordshireart #herefordshireartist #kilkennylimestone #hugs #hugsmakeeverythingbetter #hugsandlove #tenderness #makeitatmarket
#huggingday #nationalhuggingday #internationalhuggingday #hugsomeonetoday

I'm proud to be showing a selection of my pieces at the wonderful @cotswold_sculpture_park 2025 exhibition.

The show will feature the works of many talented artists, both new and familiar faces, selected from around the UK and beyond.

Also open will be the art gallery and sales office space and Poppin Tea Room, offering fantastic food and drinks.

• Open to the public from 1st of April to 30th September.
• From Thursday to Monday (closed Tuesday and Wednesday).
• 10:30 am to 4:30 pm (last admission at 4pm).

#cotswoldsculpturepark
@cotswold_sculptors_association #makeitatmarket @make_it_at_market @dominicchinea #bbcone#abstractsculpture #figurativesculpture #stonecarving #stonesculpture #herefordshireart #herefordshireartist #kilkennylimestone #hugs #hugsmakeeverythingbetter #hugsandlove #tenderness #makeitatmarket
#huggingday #nationalhuggingday #internationalhuggingday #hugsomeonetoday

Thanks so much for all the lovely response to my @bbcone @make_it_at_market episode last week, and for all the lovely new customers! Here's a fresh gathering of 'Small Hugs' ready to go out into the world.
🙏🤗❤️

@make_it_at_market
@dominicchinea
@bbcone
@bbciplayer
Portland stone supplied by @albionstone
#mothersday
#makeitatmarket #abstractsculpture #figurativesculpture #stonecarving #stonesculpture #Herefordshireartist #herefordshireart
#portlandstone
#hugs #hugsomeonetoday ##

'Small Hug', 8"
Portland stone
20cm/8"

Due to high demand, I have just 10 of these left.

The making of this piece was featured on BBC Make It At Market last week, and the response has been overwhelmingly lovely. Thank you so much to those who have ordered, followed and messaged. It means the world! 🙏❤️🤗

@make_it_at_market
@dominicchinea
@bbcone
@bbciplayer
Portland stone supplied by @albionstone
#mothersday
#makeitatmarket #abstractsculpture #figurativesculpture #stonecarving #stonesculpture #Herefordshireartist #herefordshireart
#portlandstone
#hugs #hugsomeonetoday ##

'Home', 8"
2025
Portland stone
20cm/8"

This was a special commission I made recently. I loved carving this one.
Commissions always welcome!
See my website for details.
https://www.janbruce.co.uk/commissions

#makeitatmarket @make_it_at_market @dominicchinea #bbcone#abstractsculpture #figurativesculpture #stonecarving #stonesculpture #herefordshireart #herefordshireartist #kilkennylimestone #hugs #hugsmakeeverythingbetter #hugsandlove #tenderness #makeitatmarket
#huggingday #nationalhuggingday #internationalhuggingday #hugsomeonetoday

'Kilkenny Hug', 15"
2025
Kilkenny limestone
39cm/15"

Branching out from my trusted Portland stone, Here's a special version of my 'Hug' sculpture in Kilkenny limestone, a stunning (and extremely hard!) stone from the Emerald Isle, that I have long wanted to carve, ever since seeing the works of @peterrandallpage in my early years.

This sculpture is now available in my online shop. see link in bio.
https://www.janbruce.co.uk/product-page/kilkennyhug15

Kilkenny limestone supplied by @mcmarmilloyd in Wiltshire

#makeitatmarket @make_it_at_market @dominicchinea #bbcone#abstractsculpture #figurativesculpture #stonecarving #stonesculpture #herefordshireart #herefordshireartist #kilkennylimestone #hugs #hugsmakeeverythingbetter #hugsandlove #tenderness #makeitatmarket
#huggingday #nationalhuggingday #internationalhuggingday #hugsomeonetoday

🎉EXCITING NEWS!🎉

The new series of BBC's award-winning 'Make It At Market' kicks off at last on Monday March 3rd, 3.45pm on BBC1.

I'm so excited and grateful to be part of this truly inspiring show, and have got to know many of the other amazing makers too, so I know what a treat is in store for viewers!

MY EPISODE WILL BE ON MARCH 18TH, 3.45PM. BBC1.

The new series will run weekdays from March 3rd - 24th (except 10th), at 3.45pm on BBC1, and each episode will be available afterwards on BBC iPlayer.

30 artists and craftspeople will share their stories over 15 episodes, each 45 minutes long and focussing on two people from different craft backgrounds, following their journey as they transform their artistic and crafting activities into successful ventures, helped along by expert mentors.

The series is presented by Dom Chinea of 'The Repair Shop' fame, himself a multi-talented craftsman and passionate campaigner for the preservation of traditional crafting skills.

Some episodes from the previous two series (S1 & S2) are also still available on BBC iPlayer, so you can get a taste of what's to come, and 'binge-watch' as I did!😊

@make_it_at_market
@dominicchinea
@bbcone
@bbc

#bbc #makeitatmarket #dominicchinea #flabbergast #britishcraftsmanship #britishcrafts #traditionalcrafts #abstractsculpture #figurativesculpture #stonecarving #stonesculpture #herefordshireart #herefordshireartist #portlandstone #albionstone #hugs #hugsmakeeverythingbetter #hugsandlove #tenderness #makeitatmarket
#huggingday #nationalhuggingday #internationalhuggingday #hugsomeonetoday

Morning! 🙂👋
I've been trying to do at least one thing outside my comfort zone each week, and this is it this week - posting a video.
Thanks to my new sculptor pal @john_norris_metal_sculpture for suggesting it.🙏 John will be in the first episode of the new series of @make_it_at_market on March 3rd, 3.45pm, BBC1. Don't miss it!

Time for some carving now!😊

#Herefordshireartist #herefordshireart #bbc1 #makeitatmarket

In a slight change to the BBC schedule, my Episode of Make It At Market will now be broadcast on

TUESDAY 18TH MARCH at 3.45PM on BBC1.

#bbc #makeitatmarket #dominicchinea #flabbergast #parkgallery #abstractsculpture #figurativesculpture #stonecarving #stonesculpture #herefordshireart #herefordshireartist #portlandstone #albionstone #hugs #hugsmakeeverythingbetter #hugsandlove #tenderness #makeitatmarket
#huggingday #nationalhuggingday #internationalhuggingday #hugsomeonetoday

OK, so after months of subtle and not-so-subtle hints, I can finally reveal a secret I've been trying to keep since last summer - I'm going to be on the award-winning BBC1 show Make It At Market! The new series will run weekdays from March 3rd - 24th (except 10th), at 3.45pm on BBC1, and each episode will be available straight away on BBC iPlayer.

MY EPISODE WILL BE ON MARCH 18TH, 3.45PM. BBC1.

30 artists and craftspeople will share their stories over 15 episodes, each 45 minutes long and focussing on two people from different craft backgrounds, following their journey as they transform their artistic and crafting activities into successful ventures, helped along by expert mentors.

The series is presented by Dom Chinea of 'The Repair Shop' fame, himself a multi-talented craftsman and passionate campaigner for the preservation of traditional crafting skills.

The previous series (S2) is still available on iPlayer, so you can get a taste of what's to come.

Make It At Market was recently awarded 'Best Daytime Programme' at the 2025 Broadcast Awards.

Check out more of my Sculptures at @parkgallery_cheltenham

#bbc #makeitatmarket #dominicchinea #flabbergast #parkgallery #abstractsculpture #figurativesculpture #stonecarving #stonesculpture #herefordshireart #herefordshireartist #portlandstone #albionstone #hugs #hugsmakeeverythingbetter #hugsandlove #tenderness #makeitatmarket
#huggingday #nationalhuggingday #internationalhuggingday #hugsomeonetoday

I'm delighted to have been accepted as a member of the @cotswold_sculptors_association , despite my slightly outlying position in West Herefordshire!
I had my first chance yesterday to meet many of them at an annual gathering in #malmesburytownhall .

I also had the opportunity of giving my first ever presentation 😬, showing a potted history of my sculpture journey over the years. Huge thanks to all the members for being so welcoming and putting me at ease 🙏. It was so fascinating to see the other artists' presentations too. It feels like I'm back in the fold of the art world after decades away!. Special thanks to @shirleysharpclash for nudging me to expand my comfort zone! 🙏🙏

This all happened less than 24 hours after receiving news that my long-awaited TV debut has finally been confirmed as 18th March, 3.45pm, BBC1.
The show is @bbc @make_it_at_market presented by @dominicchinea of @therepairshoptv fame.

It was also lovely to finally meet @royevansmetalikart who it turns out is also a member of @cotswold_sculptors_association
, also gave a presentation, and was on the previous series of @make_it_at_market

I've a feeling it's going to be a busy year ahead, and I look forward to many chances to get involved with @cotswold_sculptors_association events and activities in years to come. 😊

'Safe', 23"
2024
Portland stone
59cm/23"

This sculpture is now available in my online shop.

https://www.janbruce.co.uk/product-page/safe-23

A 12" version is also available.

Shown on optional weathered steel plinth by @tomsbespokeplinths

Portland Stone supplied by @albionstone

#abstractsculpture #figurativesculpture #stonecarving #stonesculpture #herefordshireart #herefordshireartist #motherandchild #portlandstone #albionstone #hugs #motherandchild #parenting #hugsandlove #tenderness
#huggingday #nationalhuggingday #internationalhuggingday #hugsomeonetoday

'Rescue'
2025
A Sunday clay sketch for a stone sculpture
In progress...

#abstractsculpture #figurativesculpture #stonecarving #stonesculpture #herefordshireart #herefordshireartist #hugs #hugsandlove #tenderness
#huggingday #nationalhuggingday #internationalhuggingday #hugsomeonetoday

'Safe'
2025
Portland stone
20cm/8"

HAPPY NEW YEAR!
My first carving of the year - a commission - now on its way to a lovely new home 😊

Portland Stone supplied by @albionstone
#abstractsculpture #figurativesculpture #stonecarving #stonesculpture #herefordshireart #herefordshireartist #portlandstone #albionstone #hugs #motherandchild #parenting #hugsandlove #tenderness
#huggingday #nationalhuggingday #internationalhuggingday #hugsomeonetoday

"Small Hug', 8"
Bronze

Wonderful to now have this piece in Bronze.

Bronze casting by @castlefineartsfoundry

#abstractsculpture #figurativesculpture #herefordshireart #herefordshireartist #hugs #makeitatmarket
#huggingday #nationalhuggingday #internationalhuggingday #hugsomeonetoday

"Hug', 23"
Portland stone

Some more pics of this piece enjoying its lovely new home 😊

Portland Stone supplied by @albionstone
Rusted patina steel plinth by @tomsbespokeplinths
Garden design by @floradesigngardens

#abstractsculpture #figurativesculpture #stonecarving #stonesculpture #herefordshireart #herefordshireartist #portlandstone #albionstone #hugs #hugsmakeeverythingbetter #hugsandlove #tenderness #makeitatmarket
#huggingday #nationalhuggingday #internationalhuggingday #hugsomeonetoday

"Hug', 23"
Portland stone

Just delivered this piece to a gorgeous garden in Herefordshire. So lovely to see it in situ in such a lovely spot. 😍 And such lovely customers too! ❤️

Portland Stone supplied by @albionstone
Beautiful rusted patina steel plinth by @tomsbespokeplinths
Beautiful garden design by @floradesigngardens

#abstractsculpture #figurativesculpture #stonecarving #stonesculpture #herefordshireart #herefordshireartist #portlandstone #albionstone #hugs #hugsmakeeverythingbetter #hugsandlove #tenderness #makeitatmarket
#huggingday #nationalhuggingday #internationalhuggingday #hugsomeonetoday

'Small Hug', 8", Portland stone

Now available with gift box, certificate, optional gift-wrap
and
free UK delivery!

https://www.janbruce.co.uk/product-page/small-hug

Portland Stone supplied by @albionstone

#abstractsculpture #figurativesculpture #stonecarving #stonesculpture #herefordshireart #herefordshireartist #portlandstone #albionstone #hugs #hugsmakeeverythingbetter #hugsandlove #tenderness #theworldneedshugs
@axisweb #12DaysofAxis

'Safe', 23"
2024
Portland stone
59cm/23"

At last a sunny day to take pics!

This sculpture is now available in my online shop.

A 12" version is also available.

Shown on optional weathered steel plinth by @tomsbespokeplinths

Portland Stone supplied by @albionstone

#abstractsculpture #figurativesculpture #stonecarving #stonesculpture #herefordshireart #herefordshireartist #motherandchild #portlandstone #albionstone #hugs #hugsmakeeverythingbetter #hugsandlove #tenderness #makeitatmarket
#huggingday #nationalhuggingday #internationalhuggingday #hugsomeonetoday

I'm excited to now be exhibiting at the lovely @parkgallery_cheltenham 😍
Well worth a visit, in the heart of the Montpellier Arts Quarter.

Portland Stone supplied by @albionstone
#abstractsculpture #figurativesculpture #stonecarving #stonesculpture #contemporaryart #oxfordsculptorsgroup #herefordshireart #Herefordshireartist #portlandstone #albionstone #parkgallery_cheltenham #cheltenham #montpeliercheltenham #hugs

A 'huddle' of my Portland stone sculptures having a short rest at home between exhibitions 😊

Portland Stone supplied by Albion Stone plc
#abstractsculpture #figurativesculpture #stonecarving #stonesculpture #herefordshireart #Herefordshireartist #portlandstone #albionstone #hugs #makeitatmarket
#huggingday #nationalhuggingday #internationalhuggingday #hugsomeonetoday

'Small Hug'
Wax ready to be sent to the foundry. Can't wait to see my first bronze!

#abstractsculpture #figurativesculpture #stonecarving #stonesculpture #bronze #lostwaxcasting #castlefineartsfoundry #herefordshireart #herefordshireartist #portlandstone #albionstone #hugs #hugsmakeeverythingbetter #hugsandlove #tenderness #makeitatmarket
#huggingday #nationalhuggingday #internationalhuggingday #hugsomeonetoday

'Home', 7",
18cm (7") tall bronze resin sculpture of an embracing couple, on a Portland stone base.
Now available through my website.
see link in bio.

#abstractsculpture #figurativesculpture #herefordshireart #herefordshireartist #hugs #hugsmakeeverythingbetter #hugsandlove #tenderness #makeitatmarket
#huggingday #nationalhuggingday #internationalhuggingday #hugsomeonetoday

'Grace', 7",
18cm (7") tall bronze resin mother and child figure on a Portland stone base.
Now available through my website.
see link in bio.

#abstractsculpture #figurativesculpture #herefordshireart #herefordshireartist #hugs #hugsmakeeverythingbetter #hugsandlove #tenderness #makeitatmarket
#huggingday #nationalhuggingday #internationalhuggingday #hugsomeonetoday

'Shared Thought'
2024
Portland Stone
61cm

This piece has a lovely new location at the @cotswold_sculpture_park
It will also appear on national TV soon!
see the news page on my website for further details.
https://www.janbruce.co.uk/news

Portland Stone supplied by @albionstone.
Rust patina steel plinth by @tomsbespokeplinths

#abstractsculpture #figurativesculpture #stonecarving #stonesculpture #herefordshireart #herefordshireartist #portlandstone #albionstone
#hugs #hugsmakeeverythingbetter #hugsandlove #tenderness #cotswoldsculpturepark #asseenontv #makeitatmarket
#huggingday #nationalhuggingday #internationalhuggingday #hugsomeonetoday

On the way back from final filming for an upcoming TV show about artists and makers, I took advantage of the warm sunny afternoon and dropped in to visit my 'Shared Thought' sculpture at the @cotswold_sculpture_park. What a lovely spot they've found for it! Thanks guys! 👌🙏

Sculpture location: https://w3w.co/homelands.young.visa

Portland stone supplied by @albionstone
Gorgeous rust patina plinth from @tomsbespokeplinths 👌

The H.Art Prizewinners' Exhibition wil be manned throughout September by the artists themselves. Pop in and see us during the H.Art Week!
Craft Gallery, 23 Church Street, Hereford HR1 2LR

Open every day over @herefordshireartweek 10-5pm (7th-15th September)
Open 10-4, Tues-Sat for the rest of the month.

@craftgalleryomp
@janbrucesculpture
@shirleysmith_designer_maker
@lisapearn_artist
@millikinceramics

#herefordshireart
#herefordshireartist
#herefordshireartweek
#herefordshire

Myself and these 3 other prizewinning artists will be exhibiting throughout September in the Craft Gallery @craftgalleryomp at Old Mayor’s Parlour in Church Street, Hereford:
@shirleysmith_designer_maker
@millikinceramics
@lisapearn_artist
Sept 2nd-28th, 10-4

#abstractsculpture#figurativesculpture#stonecarving#stonesculpture#herefordshireart#herefordshireartist#portlandstone#albionstone

'Grace' & 'Home'
2024
Cold-cast bronzes
on Portland stone bases
20cm/8"

New sculptures soon to be shown in the H.Art Prize Exhibition, September 2nd-28th, The Craft Gallery, Hereford @craftgalleryomp

Portland Stone supplied by @albionstone
#abstractsculpture #figurativesculpture #stonecarving #stonesculpture #herefordshireart #herefordshireartist #portlandstone #albionstone #hugs #hugsmakeeverythingbetter #hugsandlove #tenderness

'Safe'
2024
Portland stone
59cm/23"

New sculpture soon to be shown in the H.Art Prize Exhibition, September 2nd-28th, The Craft Gallery, Hereford @craftgalleryomp

Portland Stone supplied by @albionstone
#abstractsculpture #figurativesculpture #stonecarving #stonesculpture #herefordshireart #herefordshireartist #portlandstone #albionstone #hugs #hugsmakeeverythingbetter #hugsandlove #tenderness

'Storytime'
Bookends
Hand-carved from Portland stone

The making of these will be featured on TV later this year - details a secret for now 😎
They will also be part of my offerings at the H.Art Prize Exhibition, September 2nd-28th, The Craft Gallery, Hereford @craftgalleryomp

Portland Stone supplied by @albionstone #abstractsculpture #figurativesculpture #stonecarving #stonesculpture #herefordshireart #herefordshireartist #portlandstone #albionstone
#hugs #hugsmakeeverythingbetter #hugsandlove #tenderness #bookends #bedtimestories #preciousmoments #books

'Shared Thought'
2024
Portland Stone
61cm

I'm excited to announce this piece can now be seen at the @cotswold_sculpture_park

Portland Stone supplied by @albionstone.
Rust patina steel plinth by @tomsbespokeplinths

#abstractsculpture #figurativesculpture #stonecarving #stonesculpture #herefordshireart #herefordshireartist #portlandstone #albionstone
#hugs #hugsmakeeverythingbetter #hugsandlove #tenderness

'Unity' Mirror
Portland stone

Part of the new 'Unity' range of sculptural, functional items for the home.

Now available from my website shop.
(See link in bio.)

#abstractsculpture #figurativesculpture #stonecarving #stonesculpture #herefordshireart #herefordshireartist #portlandstone #albionstone #hugs #hugsmakeeverythingbetter #hugsandlove #tenderness #homeware #handcarved #mirror #functionalart

'Unity' tealight holder
Portland stone

A new addition to the 'Unity' range of sculptural, functional items for the home.

Now available from my website shop.
(See link in bio.)

#abstractsculpture #figurativesculpture #stonecarving #stonesculpture #herefordshireart #herefordshireartist #portlandstone #albionstone #hugs #hugsmakeeverythingbetter #hugsandlove #tenderness #homeware #handcarved #keyholder #functionalart

'Unity' Keyholder
Portland stone

The first in a new 'Unity' range of sculptural, functional items for the home.

Now available from my website shop.
(See link in bio.)

#abstractsculpture #figurativesculpture #stonecarving #stonesculpture #herefordshireart #herefordshireartist #portlandstone #albionstone #hugs #hugsmakeeverythingbetter #hugsandlove #tenderness #homeware #handcarved #keyholder #functionalart

'Safe'
2024
A Sunday clay sketch for a stone sculpture
In progress...

#abstractsculpture #figurativesculpture #stonecarving #stonesculpture #herefordshireart #herefordshireartist #hugs #hugsmakeeverythingbetter #hugsandlove #tenderness
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