Joseph Hayton

Joe’s lifelong passion for art and sculpture together with his practical nature led him to take up an apprenticeship in the ancient craft of stone masonry, this combined design and physical work that suited his creative personality.

Joe trained as a stone mason at York College where he learnt the craft to an advanced level. During his training he received an award from the Masonic province of Yorkshire North and East craft lodges. (most improved banker Mason)

Joe’s studio has been in Pateley bridge since 2011 and his work is already in private collections spanning from Glasgow to London. Josephs recently completed public art work ‘Pillars Past’ represents the history of Nidderdale in three life-like stone figures. This striking installation can be seen on the old railway turntable in Pateley Bridge. This work was ‘Highly Commended’ at the Stone Federation of Great Britons, Natural Stone awards.

Human form and wildlife inspire Joes work. He creates unique figurative pieces as well as portrait sculpture in both Marble and bronze.