Stone Carving Workshop. Three days with a Master Sculptor. Carve your own design.

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Description

Running in conjunction with our one day courses, our three day and five courses allow time for a larger or more detailed piece. Located in a picturesque hidden valley in rural Gloucestershire, Woodchester Mansion is currently the home of The Stonemasons Guild. The stonemasons Guild boasts a team of talented stonemasons and sculptors, led by the guilds Master Stephen L'Normand, who will provide expert tuition throughout your three day course. Whether you’re looking for an experience to remember with a piece you carved to take home, to add some new techniques to your sculptors or stonemasons repertoire or learn more about the crafts history and while getting the feel for the tools little change over time you’ll find the school’s extensive courses offer just the thing. Choose from topics including relief carving, gargoyles and grotesques, letter cutting, banker work and more. Please bring any drawings, maquettes, ideas, sketch book and pencils. By the end of your time with us you’ll be ready to go home and impress your family and friends with your newly acquired skills and knowledge! Please let us know if this course has been bought as a present as we can send a gift card for you to give. If consecutive days do not suit you suitable days can be arranged even consecutive Saturdays.

What's included in the price?

Tuition Design ideas (if required) Tools Stone PPE Tea and coffee

Duration

3 days

Cancellation policy

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

Maker

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Echinus Ltd

with Craft Courses since 2022

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Suitable for

  • Adults
  • Seniors
  • School holiday workshops & activities
  • Parking provided
  • Corporate days out & team building
  • Suitable for beginners
  • Fairs, festivals & exhibitions
  • Intermediate level
  • Engagement, birthdays & anniversaries
  • Advanced/pro level
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FAQs

Everybody and learn to stone carve at some level, help and full instruction will be given through out.

Venue

Woodchester Mansion, Woodchester Park, Nympsfield, STONEHOUSE, Gloucestershire, GL10 3TS