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Lucy Churchill's Stone Carving Workshops

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Lucy Churchill's Stone Carving Workshops

In-person course

North Yorkshire - Next course on 10th June 2021

£450

3-days of enjoyable & instructive stonecarving tuition tailored to suit beginners, & experienced carvers who wish to refine their skills. Small groups of two or three students allows individual guidance with your own personal projects. I'll show you the steps from masonry to completed artwork, and advise you on how to continue to develop your skills after the course. (NB - While we are easing out of lockdown, class size is limited to 2 students per course, or 3 students if they come from the same bubble (a group discount...

3-days of enjoyable & instructive stonecarving tuition tailored to suit beginners, & experienced carvers who wish to refine their skills. Small groups of two or three students allows individual guidance...

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Dry Stone Walling for beginners - 2 days including artisan locally sourced lunch

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Dry Stone Walling for beginners - 2 days including artisan locally sourced lunch

In-person course

Lancashire - Next course on 3rd July 2021

£175

A fun, informal and uplifting experience for all in the Peak District National Park. A uniquely superior choice. Would you, your friends or your family enjoy a fun and informal session building a real dry stone wall in a stunning countryside setting? Get out in the fresh air, be next to nature, and restore an important feature that defines the British landscape. Dry stone walling is a positive and relaxing experience which promotes mindfulness and boosts wellbeing in an inspirational, natural environment. Delivered by highly qualified craftsmen and Dry Stone...

A fun, informal and uplifting experience for all in the Peak District National Park. A uniquely superior choice. Would you, your friends or your family enjoy a fun and informal...

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Stonecarving in Gloucestershire

In-person course

Gloucestershire - Next course on 1st May 2021

£135

Corona update 8 April 2021....... I have resumed courses with small numbers, ideally outside, or under cover if wet.... but also in spacious heated studio if too cold outside and observing social distancing. Bring your own food, drinks and gloves. Frequent hand washing and a sanitised set of tools that you keep for the duration of the two days, no sharing. You will have clean country air to breathe. We can make it an enjoyable, safe, therapeutic and creative experience. You can suggest dates. Beautiful location, in Gloucestershire, idyllic rural...

Corona update 8 April 2021....... I have resumed courses with small numbers, ideally outside, or under cover if wet.... but also in spacious heated studio if too cold outside and...

A Practical Dry Stone Walling Workshop Central London

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A Practical Dry Stone Walling Workshop Central London

In-person course

London - Next course on 1st May 2021

£85

'Hands-on' practical participation in learning about DSW techniques including; Foundations, Cheek Ends, Tie Stones, Jumpers, Fingers, Shims, Through Stones, Lintels and Top Stones. (One over two, two over one !!) These one day workshops are a 'hands on' introduction or improvement for DIY and interested persons of all ages and abilities aged over 16yrs. You will build a DSW and learn the heritage and craft overview and geological terms of the different material, the engineering terms and descripton of stones used. You will receive, and discuss, an overview into the...

'Hands-on' practical participation in learning about DSW techniques including; Foundations, Cheek Ends, Tie Stones, Jumpers, Fingers, Shims, Through Stones, Lintels and Top Stones. (One over two, two over one !!)...

Two day dry stone walling course for beginners in Association with Dry Stone Walling Association of Great Britain

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Two day dry stone walling course for beginners in Association with Dry Stone Walling Association of Great Britain

In-person course

Lancashire - Next course on 14th August 2021

£75

Due to Covid19 Restrictions all training courses have been suspended. Two day dry stone walling course for beginners in Association with Dry Stone Walling Association of Great Britain. Group bookings taken. Please select the 'Ask a Question' button to get in touch to confirm locations and any special requests. All of our courses are suitable for both beginners and improvers and are run by qualified and certified DSWA instructors. Each course is run over two days and covers: Health and safety Use of tools Preparing the site Laying foundations Building...

Due to Covid19 Restrictions all training courses have been suspended. Two day dry stone walling course for beginners in Association with Dry Stone Walling Association of Great Britain. Group bookings...

A Dry Stone Walling Workshop Bedfordshire

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A Dry Stone Walling Workshop Bedfordshire

In-person course

Bedfordshire - Next course on 8th May 2021

£65

One-day dry stone walling course. A unique opportunity to take part in constructing a Dry Stone Boundary wall, in the heart of the Bedfordshire countryside. These workshops are a 'hands on' experience to the introduction or improvement for DIY and interested persons over 16yrs. You will assess setting out of building pins, batter frames and lines. You will stack out material in the appropriate manner and commence building. You will consider foundation stones and continue building and assess position of placing through stones. You will continue building and have an...

One-day dry stone walling course. A unique opportunity to take part in constructing a Dry Stone Boundary wall, in the heart of the Bedfordshire countryside. These workshops are a 'hands...

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Stone carving sculpture course

In-person course

Staffordshire - Next course on 15th May 2021

£120

This two day course introduces basic stone carving techniques and use of tools to create your own detailed limestone carving. We have a stock of templates available to start you off or you may create your own design. At the end of the course your finished art work can be taken home. The course is suitable for complete beginners as individual, step by step tuition will be given. Your tutor is Miranda, a professional sculptor and qualified teacher. This workshop is held in a beautiful, spacious outside courtyard area, under...

This two day course introduces basic stone carving techniques and use of tools to create your own detailed limestone carving. We have a stock of templates available to start you...

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Stone carving for beginners - Weymouth

In-person course

Dorset - Next course on 3rd July 2021

£85

John your tutor has over 30 years experience as a sculptor and stonemason. Teaching stone carving to adults and children in England and France. The workshops are set up for those wanting to take time, to situate, learn and find pleasure in discovering ways of expression through stone carving. Providing starting points, encouraging the development of ideas, knowledge, skills, visual awareness and creative potential. The stone carving courses will give you the opportunity to sculpt a small relief of your own design (or by using one of my templates )...

John your tutor has over 30 years experience as a sculptor and stonemason. Teaching stone carving to adults and children in England and France. The workshops are set up for...

Sculpture in stone for beginners - 3 day course

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Sculpture in stone for beginners - 3 day course

In-person course

Somerset - Next course on 29th May 2021

£195

Come and learn the ancient art of stone carving in a friendly, welcoming workshop in rural Somerset. Kate Semple has over 25 years of experience and will guide you step by step through the process. Whether you want to carve something traditional or contemporary, abstract or figurative, Kate will help you towards a finished piece to take home. All abilities welcome. All you need to bring is stout shoes, a packed lunch and enthusiasm.

Come and learn the ancient art of stone carving in a friendly, welcoming workshop in rural Somerset. Kate Semple has over 25 years of experience and will guide you step...

"Bowled Over" - Carve your own garden planter in Bath stone – a creative stone carving workshop with Zoe Singleton

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"Bowled Over" - Carve your own garden planter in Bath stone – a creative stone carving workshop with Zoe Singleton

In-person course

Devon - Next course on 22nd May 2021

£140

This workshop is held in my large spacious workshop, where social distancing can easily be achieved. I can provide face masks and gloves there are also hand washing facilities in the studio. Maximum 4 students per course. During the workshop I will teach you a range of stone carving skills to enable you to create a contemporary planter for your home. On this two day course you will gain a wide range of techniques involved in the hand carving of stone. On day one you will learn a range of...

This workshop is held in my large spacious workshop, where social distancing can easily be achieved. I can provide face masks and gloves there are also hand washing facilities in...