Thomas Ndhelebe

Thomas Ndhlebe is a Stoke-on-Trent based sculptor from the Gokwe district in Zimbabwe. He learnt stone sculpture from his grandfather when he was seven years old, using soapstone.

He has led workshops in Holland, France, Switzerland, Germany, Belgium, Spain, Portugal, Zambia and America. He has sold sculptures around the world and was commissioned by the United Nations (UNICEF) to create work.

Thomas has exhibited at the National Art Gallery of Zimbabwe where he received a merit. At the six-month African Art Conference in Zambia, he was awarded a Certificate of Excellence by the Minister of Culture. Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands attended one of his workshops as a student.

Thomas has led workshops with young children with emotional behaviour disorders and young offenders. He has assisted University students with their Dissertations, and after his teaching at Quick Silver’s Place, Middlesex University, he was awarded an Honorary Degree in Art.

As part of Kwanzaa Collective UK, Thomas has exhibited his work, responded to commissions and facilitated stone sculpting workshops.

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View examples of his work from the Mythic Sculpture exhibition here:

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Thomas Ndhelebe