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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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 9th October 2021

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...

maltese limestone carving at mount pleasant gardens

maltese limestone carving at mount pleasant gardens

In-person course

Cheshire - Next course on 18th September 2021

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...

Stonecarving in Gloucestershire

Stonecarving in Gloucestershire

In-person course

Gloucestershire - Next course on 21st September 2021

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 26th March 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...

A Dry Stone Walling Workshop Bedfordshire

A Dry Stone Walling Workshop Bedfordshire

In-person course

Bedfordshire - Next course on 25th September 2021

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...

Stone carving sculpture course at Chillington Hall

Stone carving sculpture course at Chillington Hall

In-person course

Staffordshire - Next course on 12th February 2022

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...

"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 13th November 2021

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...

"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 4th December 2021

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,...

Summer Carving Course

Summer Carving Course

In-person course

Northamptonshire

Three day stone carving course lead by Nicolas Moreton mrss. The course suitable for beginners or for those wishing to brush up on their skills will be guided through the key stages of the carving process to facilitate the participants design become a reality. This course is set in the beautiful grounds of the Old Dairy Farm Craft Centre which is located in the rural countryside of Northamptonshire.

Three day stone carving course lead by Nicolas Moreton mrss. The course suitable for beginners or for those wishing to brush up on their skills will be guided through the...

Stone carving Magical Creatures weekend at the Granary

Stone carving Magical Creatures weekend at the Granary

In-person course

Hampshire - Next course on 16th October 2021

Stone carving 2 day workshop. You will be working in Maltese Limestone with sculptor Kezia Hoffman designing and making your own mythical creatures and animals. Suitable for beginners and those wishing to improve their skills. We provide stone, tools, and plenty of encouragement! We can provide visual templates, models and images to work from but also encourage your own creativity so feel free to create your own design and bring your own images in. We ask that people bring their own food but we provide cake, snacks and hot drinks,...

Stone carving 2 day workshop. You will be working in Maltese Limestone with sculptor Kezia Hoffman designing and making your own mythical creatures and animals. Suitable for beginners and those...

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