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

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

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"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 21st August 2021

£140

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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Beginners carving and lettering in stone weekend in the Scottish Borders

In-person course

scottish Borders - Next course on 29th May 2021

£180

Over a relaxing weekend in the heart of the Scottish Borders you can learn the gentle art of letter-cutting. Experienced letterer and tutor Natasha Smith will guide you through the process of hand lettering on stone, from sketch to cut letter. Using chisel and hammer you can discover the meditational art of lettering. Very small groups ensure you get lots of guidance. We begin with a cuppa around 9.30 and meet the others. Then we will look at examples of work and Natasha will demonstrate techniques. Then its time to...

Over a relaxing weekend in the heart of the Scottish Borders you can learn the gentle art of letter-cutting. Experienced letterer and tutor Natasha Smith will guide you through the...

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Stonecarving in Gloucestershire

In-person course

Gloucestershire - Next course on 22nd May 2021

£135

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

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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 17th July 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...

Stone carving sculpture course at Chillington Hall

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Stone carving sculpture course at Chillington Hall

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Staffordshire - Next course on 29th 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

£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 two day creative stone carving workshop with Zoe Singleton

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"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 14th September 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...