Sebastian Rasch reviews

5 Nov 25'

Simon Perkins reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"An engaging and really enjoyable two days with Sebastian. A relaxed and informal atmosphere where there is no good or bad, or right or wrong. "

5 Nov 25'

Bex Turner reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"Thoroughly enjoyed the process over the two days, and loved my final sultupure."

12 Oct 25'

Lisa Bolgar Smith reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"Brillant course. Sebastian is a master and a great teacher. I had never done stone carving before and it was a challenging and very enjoyable weekend. I thoroughly recommend the course "

29 Sep 25'

Lydia reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"Absolutely brilliant course in the most heavenly Gloucestershire countryside. Really relaxing, mindful, fun and you come away with a beautiful creation. Best course I've been on."

27 Sep 25'

Lorraine reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"I enjoyed this course, being out in the air, the cameraderie and loved handling the stone. The stone isn't dense, so scultping is relatively easy and there is just enough time to finish a piece. Sebastian is welcoming and guides when you ask, otherwise, you're left to learn as you go - an explorative-type learning that worked for me. I have already recommended Sebastian's course to friends and family and would want to return another time to improve my skill level."

22 Sep 25'

Alison Dray reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"What a delight Sebastian's two day stone carving course was! In a lovely setting at the foot of the Cheltenham hills, he perfectly balanced a modicum of instruction, and some guidance to get our creative juices flowing, before letting us loose with tools of some lovely Cotswold limestone. Throughout he was attentive, clear with his advice, and very welcoming. I plan to go back in 2026. "

7 Sep 25'

Martin reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"Really enjoyed the 2 days with Sebastian. Extremely happy with my stone carving, would recommend."

3 Aug 25'

Abby & Steve reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"Well, what a weekend we have had! A beautiful setting, a great group of people and fabulous creations by everyone. Sebastian made us so welcome, allowing our creativity to come to the fore, and offering us timely advice on tools and technique across the two days. And a bit of a physical work out to boot! Thank you so much Sebastian. We will be back! Thoroughly recommended."

27 Jul 25'

Niamh reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"Loved every minute!"

21 Jul 25'

Rachel Demuth reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"Excellent two-day stone carving course with Sebastian in a beautiful rural setting. As complete beginners, we were immediately put at ease—he had us carving right from the start! We learned how to choose the right size stone and use the appropriate hand tools to bring our designs to life. He was always nearby to offer clear guidance and encouragement. By the end of the first day, we had roughed out our basic shapes, and on the second day, we refined and finished them with textures. The atmosphere was relaxed and friendly, with plenty of tea, biscuits, and good company. I’ll definitely be back!"

7 Jul 25'

Rich Byatt reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"Really enjoyable weekend, good to experience new skills, very nice group of people to journey with. Sebastian gave clear instruction to get us started, frequent encouragement, regular guidance and very helpful constructive criticism, always able to fully answer any questions posed. Very dusty, muscles given good workout, creativity accomplished from a solid block of stone. Strongly recommend. "

22 Jun 25'

Mark. reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"Wonderful in every way. Cleverly Sebastian guides you to create sculptures you never thought possible. Lovely off grid setting adds to the magic of what was a fabulous weekend. "

4 May 25'

Julia Norris reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"Had a fantastic two days. Sebastian seemed to appear with a helpful suggestion, tool or technique to help my project forward just as it was needed. Lovely setting and interesting chats with a small group of interesting people. We all went away with a successful sculpture, all very different."

28 Apr 25'

Barbara reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"Excellent. Sebastian is great, course very good."

27 Apr 25'

Josie Aldridge reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"Just had my second weekend stone carving course with Sebastian. Thoroughly enjoyed it once again. The experience is definitely enhanced by working in such a lovely location. Great value for money- would definitely recommend this course! "

14 Apr 25'

Melissa Hookway reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"A most excellent way to spend a weekend. The rural location is delightful, and Sebastian’s beautiful sculptures are within the grounds for inspiration and admiration. I had a most wonderful time being creative, working on a lovely block of Bath stone. With the encouragement and advice of Sebastian I gained more confidence as the weekend progressed. Naturally stone carving is a messy business, so my best gardening clothes were the order of the day! With regard to thoughts about what shape to try and create, I found it very helpful to make a very rough mock up of the shape in papier mache at home beforehand, as I aimed to create a Three D piece. (While there is the option of making a clay model of your shape on the first day of the course to help when it comes to working on the stone itself, I thought I would gain more time if I arrived with the papier mache alternative at the start) Highly recommended! "

26 Mar 25'

Billie Hawkins reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"My parents had a truly wonderful weekend with Sebastian and found the experience very rewarding and relaxing. Great value for money, if you are interested in Stone Carving this is definitely the course to do especially if you are beginners."

16 Mar 25'

Andy F reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"Great course that my wife an I went on, we had great fun as well as learning a lot from Sebastian the tutor. The course is fully hands on, we had six on the course and everyone made something different - it was wonderful. Big thanks Sebastian."

16 Mar 25'

Dee reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"Absolutely brilliant weekend. Great fun with lots of totally different end products. Would love to go back again, when my tired arm recovers! "

6 Feb 25'

Tricia reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"Lovely weekend with the amazing Sebastian. Learnt so much and created a stone carving which I am very pleased with. Sebastian is a great teacher and his workshop is an experience in itself. Great value for money too. "

8 Dec 24'

Paul reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"Sebastian was very knowledgeable on the various stone used on the course. Happy to show the participants the tips and tricks that one would not read in a book. "

18 Nov 24'

Lynn reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"This was a new experience for us which we thoroughly enjoyed. Sebastian is a knowledgeable and patient teacher. We learnt a great deal. One tip as a complete novice to stone carving - choose a reasonably soft stone to work on, or at least a stone that is similar in consistency to your practice stone. It makes carving a lot easier."

27 Oct 24'

Karl Neate reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"Fabulous experience. Sebastian was very knowledgeable and a very good craftsman himself. Throughly recommend this course. "

27 Oct 24'

Don reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"Third time coming from Canada to visit Sebastian. Enjoy his teaching style and the wonderful location. Definitely feel like I have made progress with his help. Had a wonderful time meeting the other participants."

1 Oct 24'

Charlotte B reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"I booked this course for my 9 year old son who has only tried stone carving once before. He really enjoyed it and got a lot out of it, carving 3 relief sculptures, using a range of tools. Sebastian was a great teacher - relaxed but encouraging and with some gentle suggestions. He also provided delicious brownies! The countryside setting was beautiful and we had a great weekend. "