Burngate Purbeck Stone Centre

Contact name: David Wise

18
Total bookings

Rating

(5)

over 2 years
with CraftCourses

Maker's bio

The home of stone carving. The Burngate Purbeck Stone Centre is a small charitable trust that supports the sharing of skills and the advancement of knowledge associated with Purbeck Stone. Burngate specialises in teaching stone carving for people of all ages and abilities, with courses focusing on creative carving and sculpture, the traditional skills of masonry and the discipline of letter-cutting.

Courses, kits & gifts

silver award

Langton Matravers

2 Day Relief Carving Course - Stone Carving Inspired By Nature

2 days

Next date: 31st May 2025

2 places left

(1)

£200.00

silver award

Langton Matravers

3D Sculpture - 8 week programme

3 hours

Next date: 8th Aug 2025

4 places left

£200.00

silver award

Langton Matravers

Have a Go Stone Carving

2 hours

Next date: 17th May 2025

3 places left

(3)

£45.00

silver award

Langton Matravers

Introduction to Lettering & Engraving - Stone Carving Skills

3 hours

Next date: 17th May 2025

4 places left

(1)

£60.00

silver award

Langton Matravers

Introduction To Stone Carving

6 hours

Next date: 21st Jun 2025

3 places left

£100.00

Recent reviews

All maker's reviews

27 Sep 23'

Langley Iddins reviewed: Introduction to Lettering & Engraving - Stone Carving Skills

"A very good introduction to letter cutting in stone. With Alan's patient and helpful guidance it demonstrated that this is a skill which requires months, perhaps years of practice to master. A most enjoyable three hours."

Burngate Purbeck Stone Centre responded:

"Hi Langley, thank you very much for your review. Glad to hear you had an enjoyable time. We'd love to welcome you to Burngate again soon! Regards, David Wise"

8 Aug 23'

Richard reviewed: 2 Day Relief Carving Course - Stone Carving Inspired By Nature

"2 Day Relief Carving Course - Stone Carving Inspired By Nature. Very enjoyable and informative experience. Cannot wait to get my hands on some more purbeck stone."

Burngate Purbeck Stone Centre responded:

"Hi Richard, We're very pleased that you enjoyed your experience here at Burngate! Do let us know when you'd like some more stone for your own carving. Kind regards, David. "

2 Aug 23'

Gill reviewed: Have a Go Stone Carving

"My 10 year old grandson loved this course. He found it very rewarding and was proud of the item he made. The staff and location are great. Fully recommend this craft course. "

Burngate Purbeck Stone Centre responded:

"Thank you so much Gill for your kind feedback. We're very pleased that your grandson had a great time and feels proud of his stone-carving creation. It's amazing what can be achieved within just 2 hours, isn't it! "

2 Jul 23'

Diane Braithwaite reviewed: Have a Go Stone Carving

"We really enjoyed our taster session with Alan. He patiently showed us the techniques to make our pictures come to life on the stone tablets. A warm welcome from David and Debbie too. A beautiful location for a special craft afternoon. Thank you. "

Burngate Purbeck Stone Centre responded:

"Hi Diane, Thanks very much for your review. So glad you enjoyed your afternoon at Burngate - and well done for great stone-carving pieces! Hope to see you again soon. Kind Regards - David, Centre Manager."