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Stone carving for beginners - Weymouth

John Davey sculptures

John and one of his students

Student's sculpture

Student's bird carving

Portland stone carving

Proud sculptors displaying their masterpieces

Fantastic eagle carved in workshop in Dorset

Hard at work carving stone in Dorset

Dove sculpture carved by student in Dorset

John Davey sculptures

Proud students

Description

Stone carving for beginners. John, your tutor, has over 40 years of 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, and 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 design (or by using one of my templates ) on a piece of Portland Stone.

What's included in the price?

Tools and materials are supplied as well as protective safety glasses. The cost includes hot and cold drinks.

Duration

6 hours

Cancellation policy

Medium - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts

Maker

Sculptor John Davey

with Craft Courses since 2019

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Suitable for

Adults
Seniors
Teenagers
Father's Day
Engagement, birthdays & anniversaries
Hen dos
Mother's Day
Suitable for beginners
Corporate days out & team building
Stag dos
Public transport
Weekends

What does this mean?

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Venue

Flat 1, 57 Dorchester Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7JT

Reviews

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28 Aug 24'

Robin Corden reviewed: Stone carving for beginners - Weymouth

"The course was absolutely wonderful. John is a brilliant teacher. His instruction and guidance helped me to carve something quite beautiful. What I was able to carve in the time really surprised me. It has left me eager to acquire tools and do more carving."

Sculptor John Davey responded:

"Hello Robin many thanks for your kind words. It's always a pleasure to pass on my passion for stonecarving. If you need tools I use southern stone you can mention my name. Take care get chipping. John"

25 Aug 24'

Melvin Spear reviewed: Stone carving for beginners - Weymouth

"Brilliant and fun for all first timers. Something nice to take home knowing that it’s all your own work Great location too!"

Sculptor John Davey responded:

"Many thanks Melvin. Great group dynamics and sculptures made by all. Bravo. Take care John."

17 Aug 24'

Shell & Graham reviewed: Stone carving for beginners - Weymouth

"Really Enjoyed this Beginner’s Stone Carving Course today! John, himself a Master Stone Mason, was very knowledgeable and attentive. Neither my husband or I had any experience whatsoever in stone carving and were over the moon that our days achievements were very pleasing on the eye. Thank You John! We had a lovely day and will be purchasing some equipment of our own and having a go. Would defo recommend giving this course a go!!!"

Sculptor John Davey responded:

"Hello Shell and Graham, many thanks for the feedback. I didn't mean to be a hard taskmaster, I will definitely suggest a small break in the afternoon. It is tiring. You both did brilliantly and took on many of the skills for carving your stones. Lettering is really the hardest technique to learn and you both should really be chuffed to what you achieved in such a short time. Looking forward to seeing them painted and in place. Kind regards John."

5 Aug 24'

Imogen Whyte reviewed: Stone carving for beginners - Weymouth

"I bought the experience for my boyfriend as a Christmas gift and he had the best time. As a complete beginner, I was very impressed by what he managed to create in just a few hours. He said that John was an excellent teacher and he loved being able to pick his own design and get creative with it. The setting was absolutely beautiful overlooking the water and sailboats, and thankfully the weather did not disappoint. Thank you John for providing him with a highly enjoyable and memorable experience!"

Sculptor John Davey responded:

"Hello Imogen, Will was a great student. Attentive and a quick learner. I really enjoyed passing on my knowledge. Lets hope the cricket team make it into the next league. Regards John. "

28 Jul 24'

Alec Parry reviewed: Stone carving for beginners - Weymouth

"What a brilliant day! I had wanted to try stone carving for a long time and am so glad I chose John's course. He is an excellent instructor; very clear and helpful with lots of tips and encouragement plus some great stories. The class was small (6 of us), very relaxed and it was a lovely atmosphere. The time flew by as our attempts started to take shape and I was delighted with the end result. I can't recommend John highly enough. If you are thinking about giving it a go then this is the course to do. "

Sculptor John Davey responded:

"Many thanks for that Alec. I had a great day as well. Really good group dynamics. You carved a brilliant sculpture and should be very proud. Hope you missed the traffic on the way home. Take care, John."

22 Jul 24'

JMeader reviewed: Stone carving for beginners - Weymouth

"We had a great experience on this course. John is an excellent teacher, patient and very clear explaining the different techniques. The course is run in beautiful surroundings, overlooking Weymouth bay. I would strongly recommend this course, even to people who don’t think they have any skills in this area - I didn’t and surprised myself at the quality of what I made in just one day."

Sculptor John Davey responded:

"Many thanks Jenny and Tony. I had a great day teaching you both. You both showed a lot of patience and attention to detail. Bravo. Great sculptures."

21 Jul 24'

Sarah reviewed: Stone carving for beginners - Weymouth

"My son and I attended John’s beginners day course yesterday and loved every minute of our day. John was both helpful and supportive. Highly recommend . I carved a tortoise and my son carved a maple leaf. We were very pleased with what we produced and looking at everyone else’s carvings were very impressed with their achievements 🙂 "

Sculptor John Davey responded:

"Thank you Sarah for your kind words. Sorry about the weather but it didn't appear to affect your enthusiasm. Great sculpture have you shown it to Racy? I'm sure he will he love his portrait. Your sons leaf was also beautifully carved with a lot of contrasting textures and finesse. Bravo. "

21 Jul 24'

John Bowcock reviewed: Stone carving for beginners - Weymouth

"An excellent introduction to stone carving. John was really helpful in getting us started and provided ideas and guidance throughout to enable a successful outcome and a completely enjoyable day. Totally recommended."

Sculptor John Davey responded:

"Thank you John much appreciated. You were very attentive and I can see the artist's attention to detail. You should be very proud of yourself. Great carving and composition. Bravo. Regards John."

28 Aug 23'

Jacqui reviewed: Stone carving for beginners - Weymouth

"Loved the whole day. "

Sculptor John Davey responded:

"Glad to hear Jacqui. Great team dynamic and atmosphere. Excellent sculpture, glad you enjoyed yourself. John."

21 Aug 23'

Vee reviewed: Stone carving for beginners - Weymouth

"We had such a brilliant day and have left with a new love of stone carving. John was a brilliant instructor - very clear and patient. The beautiful setting overlooking the sea was also an added bonus. Would absolutely recommend and hope to do it again! "

Sculptor John Davey responded:

"Thanks, Vee, excellent group dynamic. I really enjoyed passing on my passion for stone carving. You all carved fantastic sculptures. Bravo. Take care, John."

13 Aug 23'

Jan reviewed: Stone carving for beginners - Weymouth

"John provided excellent tuition and encouragement in the perfect setting. A fantastic experience."

Sculptor John Davey responded:

"Thanks for that Jan. You carved a beautiful relief sculpture with a lot of depth and fantastic curves. You are a natural stone carver. I hope you keep it up. Feel free to contact me if you need any advice. Take care, John."

31 Jul 23'

Roo reviewed: Stone carving for beginners - Weymouth

"Highly recommend this course. John’s a great teacher with lots of experience and a very nice guy. Amazing location as well. "

Sculptor John Davey responded:

"Thanks for that Roo. Chuffed that you've been bitten by the stone carving bug. Great sculpture. If you ever need any advice feel free to contact me. Get chipping. Take care, John."

31 Jul 23'

Lisa Smith reviewed: Stone carving for beginners - Weymouth

"John is a highly skilled and talented sculptor, and also a wonderful tutor - kind, patient, nurturing and encouraging, and enormously knowledgeable. I really enjoyed stone carving and would love to do more under John's tutelage, and would recommend this course for anyone who enjoys exploring unusual ways to get creative. The setting is beautiful, over-looking the sea and the Isle of Portland, the source of the stone we carved, which added to the enchantment and pleasure of the day. Thank you."

Sculptor John Davey responded:

"Many thanks for your kind words, Lisa. You achieved a fantastic sculpture—lots of interesting textures that really worked in harmony with your final relief carving. I had a great day and do gain much pleasure from passing on my passion for stone carving. Here's to the next time. Regards John."

31 Jul 23'

Penny Davies reviewed: Stone carving for beginners - Weymouth

"I thoroughly enjoyed the day, John is a great teacher, very calm and encouraging and he knows how to get you to do your best. I was amazed with what I was able to produce and would like to do more stone carving courses with him. If you want a good day and try out a new skill, this is the course for you."

Sculptor John Davey responded:

"Many thanks, Penny. Great dove sculpture. You acquired many skills on your first day of carving. Good luck with your moving in and looking forward to seeing you again to progress your skills. Maybe next year? Take care, John."

17 Jul 23'

Paul Norman reviewed: Stone carving for beginners - Weymouth

"Had an excellent day. John is a capable, knowledgeable and extremely patient tutor. Would definitely recommend this course. "

Sculptor John Davey responded:

"Many thanks Paul for your kind words. You carved a great sculpture. Regards John."

5 Jul 23'

Kerry reviewed: Stone carving for beginners - Weymouth

"What a fantastic day! John was so knowledgeable and helpful and I'm thrilled with the stone carving I created. I highly recommend this course."

Sculptor John Davey responded:

"Many thanks for your kind words Kerry. Both of your sculptures were so intricate and for complete beginners you really achieved some beautiful work. Bravo. Regards John."

4 Jul 23'

Angela McDonald reviewed: Stone carving for beginners - Weymouth

"Bought this course as a Christmas gift for my husband. Glad to say he really enjoyed the day and came home with a overly carving of a bird."

Sculptor John Davey responded:

"Many thanks for your kind words. Tony carved a great sculpture, a budding sculptor. Maybe see you next year to make another one. Regards John."

28 Aug 22'

Jan R reviewed: Stone carving for beginners - Weymouth

"What a great day in a beautiful setting! My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our course for beginners and both came away 'dusty' but very proud of our Portland stone carvings. John was a very good instructor, with a wealth of skill and knowledge, providing all the tools we needed and giving both advice and praise to everyone in the group. "

Sculptor John Davey responded:

"Many thanks for your kind words Jan, great group dynamic and wonderful weather. You both carved beautiful sculptures. Do send me a photo of the stones when you have chosen a spot to show them off. Take care, John. "

19 Jul 22'

Jo Goram reviewed: Stone carving for beginners - Weymouth

"Fantastic day with just the right amount of fellow students. Stunning venue and a very informative, helpful and encouraging tutor. I also brought home a piece of work that I was very proud to show my family. Thank you "

Sculptor John Davey responded:

"Thanks, Jo, had a great day myself. It's always a privilege to pass on my stone carving passion to enthusiastic first-timers. Glad you enjoyed yourself. Great carving. Take care, John."

17 Jul 22'

Karen Short reviewed: Stone carving for beginners - Weymouth

"My husband and I had a great day on this course. The setting is lovely and John is a brilliant teacher. We were both amazed by what we managed to achieve in a day and delighted with our carvings, can't wait to show them off to friends & family. Would certainly recommend this course."

Sculptor John Davey responded:

"Thanks, Karen for your kind words. Glad you both enjoyed yourselves. We certainly had great weather! Great group dynamic. You both achieved beautiful sculptures. Bravo. Take care, John."

28 Aug 21'

Naomi reviewed: Stone carving for beginners - Weymouth

"Me and my mum had a brilliant day carving with John in July. The setting is stunning, John a great teacher and the art of carving is good fun. Highly recommend!"

Sculptor John Davey responded:

"Thanks for that Naomi, always a pleasure to pass on the art of stone carving. you all did brilliantly. Great group dynamic. Thanks again for your kind review. John."

7 Aug 21'

Sharon reviewed: Stone carving for beginners - Weymouth

"Had a great day with John. A wonderful setting and John provided excellent instruction. Highly recommended."

Sculptor John Davey responded:

"Thanks for that Sharon. Always a pleasure passing on my knowledge of stone carving. Had a great day myself. Hopefully see you again to create another fabulous sculpture. Take care John."

7 Aug 21'

Jane Jackson reviewed: Stone carving for beginners - Weymouth

"I attended my 2nd course with John Davey a few weeks ago at the idyllic setting overlooking Portland Harbour. He is such a good tutor and I've been delighted with how my relief sculptures turned out. His passion for stone carving is infectious."

Sculptor John Davey responded:

"Thanks Jane its great to have another happy Student. Shouldn't really be teaching you too many skills! You could become a future stone carving competitor. Really glad you enjoyed yourself. Take care and keep chipping. John."

6 Aug 21'

Paula & Tony reviewed: Stone carving for beginners - Weymouth

"We had a great day with John. He passed on his skills in a way that we could understand. We both produced a lovely relief carving to display in our garden. He was attentive,informative with a good sense of humour. Location was fabulous .would return for anotner session.Thanks John Paula&Tony."

Sculptor John Davey responded:

"Thanks for your kind words Paula, Tony. Was great to have you there. Really enjoyed seeing how your sculptures developed during the day. Was thinking of doing a two day course next year carving a deep relief carving in Maltese Limestone to push sculpting techniques. Will keep you up to date. Take care and keep chipping. John."

20 Jul 21'

Andrew Nicholls reviewed: Stone carving for beginners - Weymouth

"If hestitating please book onto this excellant class. I was a complete beginner to stone carving and without any real artistic experience but the host soon put me at ease with their calm manner. They were attentive when needed...which was quite a few times...with a great overall knowledge which they were happy to pass on. The setting was perfect which helped to inspire what creativity I had in me. Class size was ideal enabling everyone to engage with each other and who were all very supportive. I would have no hesitation in recommending this class and host."

Sculptor John Davey responded:

"Thank you Andrew for your kind words. I had a really enjoyable day with you all. Great group dynamic and energy. So glad you had an inspiring day. Take care John."

4 Jul 21'

Karen Swain reviewed: Stone carving for beginners - Weymouth

"I gave this experience to my husband for his Christmas gift ( he is a builder- retired). He would recommend the day 100% and had such a good time. John was so good, he it patient and encouraging. If the day was out of five stars he would give him six! We now have a beautifully carved Portland stone dove. Thank you John"

Sculptor John Davey responded:

"Thanks Karen, Arthur. It was a great day passing on my love of stone carving. Its quite exiting to see how my students progress in their skills and watching the sculptures evolve towards their finish. Well done Arthur, great work. Take care John."

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Robin Corden reviewed: Stone carving for beginners - Weymouth

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Melvin Spear reviewed: Stone carving for beginners - Weymouth

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Shell & Graham reviewed: Stone carving for beginners - Weymouth

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Imogen Whyte reviewed: Stone carving for beginners - Weymouth

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Alec Parry reviewed: Stone carving for beginners - Weymouth

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JMeader reviewed: Stone carving for beginners - Weymouth

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Sarah reviewed: Stone carving for beginners - Weymouth

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John Bowcock reviewed: Stone carving for beginners - Weymouth

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Paul Norman reviewed: Stone carving for beginners - Weymouth

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Kerry reviewed: Stone carving for beginners - Weymouth

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Angela McDonald reviewed: Stone carving for beginners - Weymouth

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Jo Goram reviewed: Stone carving for beginners - Weymouth

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