The Prince's Master Crafters

Sarah Goss asks the craftspeople to create a carving inspired by William Morris and the arts and crafts movement

Rezia Wahid sets an intricate task asking our craftspeople to use different types of weaving in as they weave material of their choice

Zoe Wilson sets a task to create a stone carved leaf

The crafters visit Dumfries House, home to The Prince’s Foundation, to seek inspiration for their showcase pieces.

The junior crafters are taught how to carve in 3D with sculptor Clunie Fretton, and learn about wheelwrighting with expert Mike Rowland.

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In tonight’s episode, the novice stone carvers face a challenging task as they work under the watchful eye of renowned master stone carver Simon Smith. The contestants are tasked with learning the art of stone carving, a skill that requires precision, patience, and a deep understanding of the craft. Simon, with his years of experience, will guide them through the complexities of chiseling and shaping stone into intricate designs.

Nick Hands and Ellen Bills lead three novices through the art of letterpress printing, while Bill finds out about a feud that erupted between two leaders of the private letterpress world at the turn of the 20th century.