A PLACE WORTH KNOWING
Shells, sea creatures and a slower way of making
Stone sculpture for home and garden, with small beginner carving courses at Sea Change Studios.
Nicola Axe turns stone into forms that invite a closer look: curling shells, expressive heads and creatures inspired by the sea. Her work includes Portland limestone alongside colourful alabaster and serpentine, giving the pieces very different moods and surfaces. Studio 2 is a place to browse sculpture and discuss a commission, with work also displayed in the window. For a more involved visit, Nicola offers beginner stone-carving courses in a very small group, making a Cockington trip an opportunity to learn a patient craft. Contact her before making a special journey, since installations and deliveries can take her away, and arrange course dates directly rather than arriving for a drop-in session.
The lovely little details
- Bespoke stone sculpture for home and garden.
- Shell and marine forms feature in the work.
- Beginner carving courses offered by arrangement.
SOMETHING TO LOOK OUT FOR
A shell carved from stone
Look closely at the curves and texture of the shell-inspired sculptures.
From the venueTHE USEFUL LITTLE DETAILS
Make a little plan.
Find them here
Studio 2, Sea Change Studios, Cockington Court, Cockington, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6XA
Open directionsGetting there
Use paid parking at Cockington Court, then follow the on-site studio signs.
Before you set off
Use Nicola’s contact form or email nicola.axe@hotmail.co.uk to arrange a visit or course.
Check bookings & availabilityUsual opening
Generally Tuesday–Saturday, 10am–4pm; contact Nicola before setting out.
Check the detailsBeginner courses
Two-day courses take up to two people and include a block of limestone.
Check the detailsCommissions
Discuss a bespoke sculpture for your home or garden directly with Nicola.
Check the detailsDetails checked 25 October 2026. Opening times, menus and access arrangements can change; confirm anything essential directly before travelling.
About this feature & our sources
This is an editorial discovery, researched from the venue’s own information and any visitor sources linked here. It is not a paid partnership or a first-hand review. Individual visitor tips reflect that person’s experience; they are not a live rating or a promise about your visit.
- Cockington Court · maker profile ↗
- Nicola Axe Sculptor · official website ↗
- Nicola Axe · studio and 2026 courses ↗
- Cockington Court · parking and visitor information ↗
- Cockington Court · directions ↗
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