Stone carving, lettering and walling courses, craft kits and handcrafted gifts

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Are you one of those people who longs to run your fingers over a stone sculpture - to appreciate the shape and texture with touch as well as sight? Do you have to hold back from embracing the cold carved contours of Moore, Epstein or Frink? Do you love wandering around the Yorkshire sculpture park? You can find a course to develop your own potential to create beauty in stone and other materials. Maybe you want to learn how an expert sharpens carving gouges or chooses just the right stone from which the imagined shape can be born. Most courses shown here are based in areas of stunning scenery - so why not have a go at stone-carving and be inspired by excellent teaching in a wonderful environment. Whether you are a total beginner or already accomplished you will find a course to suit your ability and enhance your skills.

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Lucy Churchill's Stone Carving Workshops

Lucy Churchill's Stone Carving Workshops

In-person course

North Yorkshire - Next course on 3rd March 2022

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. Topics covered: Tool skills & Carving techniques. Working in 3-dimensions. What tools you'll need, and where to buy them. Chisel sharpening. Where to locate stone. How you can make yourself a...

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...

Stone carving sculpture course at Chillington Hall

Stone carving sculpture course at Chillington Hall

In-person course

Staffordshire - Next course on 12th March 2022

On this two day course, you will learn basic stone carving techniques and the use of tools to methodically create your own beautifully finished limestone carving to take home with you (examples shown in our photographs). Your tutor is Miranda, a professional sculptor and qualified teacher who will help you skillfully complete a carving you will be proud of using step by step guidance, examples and demonstrations. Complete beginners are very welcome. This course is held at other stunning locations shown on 'More from this maker. At Chillington our workshop...

On this two day course, you will learn basic stone carving techniques and the use of tools to methodically create your own beautifully finished limestone carving to take home with...

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

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

In-person course

Lancashire - Next course on 23rd April 2022

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 that promotes mindfulness and boosts wellbeing in an inspirational, natural environment. Delivered by highly qualified craftspeople 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...

maltese limestone carving at mount pleasant gardens

maltese limestone carving at mount pleasant gardens

In-person course

Cheshire - Next course on 23rd April 2022

Two day Maltese limestone carving sculpture workshop. Courses are run throughout the year. The course is designed for beginners. We work in a relaxed atmosphere set in ten acres of landscaped gardens. On both days the workshop will start at 10am and finish at 4pm. The gardens are an RHS partner garden. The workshop is outside but under cover so suitable clothing and strong footwear is recommended. At the end of the weekend the sculptures can be taken home. We will be using a soft Maltese limestone which although relatively...

Two day Maltese limestone carving sculpture workshop. Courses are run throughout the year. The course is designed for beginners. We work in a relaxed atmosphere set in ten acres of...

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

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

In-person course

Devon - Next course on 23rd April 2022

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...

Stonecarving in Gloucestershire

Stonecarving in Gloucestershire

In-person course

Gloucestershire - Next course on 22nd January 2022

Relaxing, creative and enjoyable stone carving course for beginners or intermediates in a beautiful location, in Gloucestershire, idyllic rural setting in Cotswold Area of outstanding natural beauty. Awaken your sleeping creativity! Take home your own unique carving for your garden or house. Two day affordable stone carving courses, held most weekends, or in the week upon request outdoors, or under cover or inside heated studio with experienced teacher and stone sculptor Sebastian Rasch. Click the "Chat with the Maker" button to get in touch! See reviews below.

Relaxing, creative and enjoyable stone carving course for beginners or intermediates in a beautiful location, in Gloucestershire, idyllic rural setting in Cotswold Area of outstanding natural beauty. Awaken your sleeping...

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

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 16th July 2022

Two day dry stone walling course for beginners in Association with Dry Stone Walling Association of Great Britain. Group bookings taken. Please select the 'Chat with the Maker' 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 the wall Printed material provided at end of course...

Two day dry stone walling course for beginners in Association with Dry Stone Walling Association of Great Britain. Group bookings taken. Please select the 'Chat with the Maker' button to...

Stone carving for beginners - Weymouth

Stone carving for beginners - Weymouth

In-person course

Dorset - Next course on 15th May 2022

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...

Stone carving course, Gloucestershire (Cotswolds)

Stone carving course, Gloucestershire (Cotswolds)

In-person course

Gloucestershire - Next course on 19th March 2022

Even if you’ve never picked up a chisel before, you’ll take away a work of art you’ll be proud of at the end of your two-day course at the Ticket Office Studio. You’ll enjoy good company, great food, and expert guidance from David. The atmosphere is relaxed and friendly, and everyone is encouraged to work at their own pace. There’s no pressure to perform! We’ll provide the stone, all the tools you need, plus safety goggles and an apron. There's plenty of tea, coffee and cold drinks available during the...

Even if you’ve never picked up a chisel before, you’ll take away a work of art you’ll be proud of at the end of your two-day course at the Ticket...

"Word up" learn to carve raised lettering in stone. A two day creative stone carving course with Zoe Singleton

"Word up" learn to carve raised lettering in stone. A two day creative stone carving course with Zoe Singleton

In-person course

Devon - Next course on 19th March 2022

This new course will focus on carving bold raised letters into stone. This course is taught in my spacious studio where we will have plenty of space for social distancing, each student will have their own work station and I can provide gloves and face masks. On day one you will begin by looking at raised letter design design and most particuarly Neuland Script. We will then design our letters to form a short word four or five letter word in this bold chunky style where the letters are raised...

This new course will focus on carving bold raised letters into stone. This course is taught in my spacious studio where we will have plenty of space for social distancing,...

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