In-person course
in Holcombe, Radstock Maker & location details

Weekend with sculptor Kate Semple Learning the Ancient Art of Stone Carving

Somebody copying one of my gargoyles

Louis with mythical head

Roughing out on a 3 day course

Busy busy

Busy class at work in The Stone Carving Studio

Brent made an abstracted whale's tail at The Stone Carving Studio

Abstract in Bath stone on a steel plinth, perfect for the garden

Pete with his Buddah

Nearly finished bust with hands behind head

Busy class in action

Howard working on an alabaster abstract sculpture on a weekly class at The Stone Carving Studio

Workshop underway, student making an abstract piece.

Howard working on his abstract piece

Swirling natural fern form being made during a class.

Quite a likeness for this piece!

Description

Come and join Kate Semple at her rural studio near Radstock in Somerset and immerse yourself in the wonderful art of stone carving. Kate has been working with stone for 30 years and teaching for 20 years. She has a wealth of experience to draw upon to guide you step by step through the techniques and tools used in this captivating and creative process. With only 7 in a class, Kate has time to teach everyone individually, and you will be amazed at what you can achieve in two intensive days of hard work. Whether it's a contemporary abstract sculpture, something naturalistic or a gargoyle, Kate will help you choose a design and carve it to take home with you at the end of the weekend.

What's included in the price?

All tools and materials required for the weekend. Lots of tea coffee and biscuits provided as required.

Duration

2 days

Cancellation policy

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

Maker

The Stone Carving Studio

with Craft Courses since 2018

Message the tutor

Kate has been working with stone for over 25 years. She began as a stone mason, employed for a number of years before returning to her art roots and taking the plunge to become a sculptor. Her work ranges from large public sculptures to small tactile carvings to hold in the hand and everything in between. She has developed an effective way of teaching stone carving over the years, breaking the process down into steps. She never ceases to be amazed by what students manage to produce.