Sebastian Rasch reviews

31 Jul 18'

Sandra Hoeft reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"A good and fun course. It would have been interesting and useful to go through the different tools and how they should be used."

30 Jul 18'

Christine Smith reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"Myself and my sister Nol did this course at the weekend. It was wonderful. We both came away with a piece of work that we are really happy with. This was after thinking that we would be unable to make anything worth looking at. Sebastian is a great teacher, giving you plenty of guidance and technique but allowing you the freedom to express yourself. The lovely rural setting and relaxed atmosphere all added to a special experience. We will certainly be returning."

30 Jul 18'

Jane Sandra comfort reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"Great course reasonably priced. Sebastian very passionate about his craft. I could have done with a little more one to one time being a novice but nevertheless came away with a sculpture that I was extremely pleased with."

22 Jul 18'

Serefina reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"Great course, beautiful setting. Sebastian strikes a good mix between guiding you and encouraging you to challenge yourself and create something that you might not otherwise tackle. This was evident in how absolutely different the pieces were that we all created. It was a peaceful, relaxed weekend and we were lucky to have gorgeous weather too! Thanks, we will definitely be back xx"

18 Jul 18'

Pippa Shay reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"I had such a wonderful weekend learning how to carve stone. We were blessed with amazing sunshine and it was so delightful carving in the shade of the orchard. Sebastian is such a relaxed, encouraging and inspirational teacher. He didn't interfere but was there with advice and his wisdom when needed. I learnt so much over the two days and actually left with a sculpture that looked like I had imagined it might. I wish I lived next door as I would be there every day chipping away at more stones. I highly recommend Sebastian's course and I will return to play with stones again soon amongst the magic."

16 Jul 18'

Ryan James reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"Great 2-days of stone carving!! Not just because of the great weather (June/July 2018 heatwave) in such a tranquil setting, but being allowed to be creative whilst guided and supported by the expertise and enthusiasm of Sebastian. Would love to return at some point in the future, but first I need to make my own tools and find some stone!! If you want some headspace and try somehting new that you could quite easily pick up as a hobby (subject to space and time of course), this is definitely a good course to get going, and no doubt return visits would only allow you to further improve."

15 Jul 18'

Maria Sands reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"I loved the course, such a beautiful setting with spectacular views. Sebastian is a very good tutor helps and supports enough without encroaching on the journey. I was part of a very small group, nothing quite like sitting in the shade on a hot day drinking coffee with gingernuts, my favourite. Listening to other peoples stories and seeing what fantastical beasts emerge from the bathstone. Such a good weekend I cannot rate it highly enough, I came away with something I created with my own hands, she (Dreaming) already has pride of place in my garden. Thank you Sebastian, I look forward to making my next creation with your guidance. Oh and I love the sink....Maria"

15 Jul 18'

Richard Abraham reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"Very friendly and pleasant course, especially for a beginner like myself. Sebastian was very helpful with explaining how to use the tools and work with the stone. I think the course represents excellent value and is a great way to spend a weekend with interesting people in a lovely location. I would be very happy to recommend."

8 Jul 18'

Valerie Drew reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"A great two days learning stone carving from scratch. Sebastian is an excellent tutor and everyone left with a great sculpture. The location is beautiful too."

27 Jun 18'

Michael and Sandi Street reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"We really enjoyed this course: idyllic location, lovely group of people, and excellent tuition. We came home with pieces we're very proud of, and as complete beginners frankly amazed at what we'd achieved in just two days. Sebastian was a great tutor - gently guiding and suggesting, but never taking over, making us feel the work was truly our own. A really fun, relaxed and inspirational weekend."

26 Jun 18'

Mark McArthur-Christie reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"Sebastian has found a little bit of paradise in the Gloucestershire orchard where he runs his stonecarving courses. His laid-back, relaxed style is more about letting everyone get involved straight away than stifling them with supervision and over-instruction. It's only when you look back that you realise how much help and quiet guidance he gives you. And it really works; as someone with all the artistic ability of a chairleg, I didn't hold out great hopes of producing anything but a larger pile of stone dust than I started with. But I ended up actually taking away a piece of stonework that's already got compliments from non-guidedog owning friends. Our fellow carvers were thoroughly conducive too; everyone was keen to praise and encourage everyone else's efforts. Coffeetime and lunchtime chats (sitting in the sun with a plentiful supply of gingernuts) ranged across every subject from going self-employed to why the resident geese were so quiet. Even if you've never hefted an adze (Sebastian's on a mission to convert the sculpting world to the adze) or picked up a chisel, you'll be more than fine. A great weekend - just wish we'd been able to stay longer."

9 Jun 18'

Jennie reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"Had a lovely weekend in a great setting - the geese definitely have some personality (don't worry, they're behind a fence, but will happily tell you they know you're there!). I really enjoyed learning the process and having the freedom to try out all the different tools to find the ones that suited me the most. Sebastian provides tutelage when you need it and you're able to work at your own pace. Highly recommended."

21 May 18'

Kate Coggins reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"What a gem this course is! The venue was amazing (and so was the weather) and the tuition and support from Sebastian were perfect. Although rather tentative at first, I gained in confidence over the weekend and produced a piece of work that I am very proud of. I hope to book again in the future."

21 May 18'

melanie Alexander reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"i just had a fantastic weekend on Sebastian's stone carving course, the location is fantastic, the course is informal and relaxed and completely hands on. Sebastian has a real passion for stone carving which is very inspiring. I would love to return and spend the weekend there again. A very enjoyable course."

20 May 18'

Anne Bulley reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"The fact that I keep returning to Sebastian's sculpture courses speaks for itself I think. I enjoy the space, the company, the amount of input from Sebastian, which is never too much nor too little. He is always there if needed. He explains how all the stone he has on offer carves and details of its makeup, but most of all I love working in the open air (if it isn't raining or snowing!) creating, thinking, working out how to achieve the effect I am aiming for. Long may he continue to provide such pleasurable and constructive courses."

8 May 18'

Tyson reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"I had no idea what to expect from this course, which had been given to me as a surprise birthday gift. Creativity is not something people normally associate me with, and so I had concerns about how I'd manage to project an idea onto an object carved from stone. But my fears were immediately put aside by Sebastian's wonderful course. The beautiful location of his workshop is idyllic and incredibly peaceful - a perfect environment to create an intense bond with a piece of rock over the two-day course. We were fortunate enough to have superb weather, although Sebastian's home-made wood-burning stove and copious supply of hot drinks suggested any inclement weather wouldn't put a dampener on the need to work indoors. Sebastian's tutoring style is charmingly calm and relaxed; he flexes the way he gives advice for each course attendee, as needed, clearly demonstrating his passion and experience for stone carving. I would highly recommend this course to anyone, even to those only remotely interested in stone carving. It was a great, relaxing break and something I'd have no heTyssitation in doing again myself, especially now that I'm armed with a basic knowledge of tools and techniques."

6 May 18'

Polly Mcmeeking reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"A great two days in a beautiful back to nature setting. Simple facilities with sensitive skilled tuition combine to create a lovely sense of purposeful calm endeavour. Big blocks of stone became beautiful individual treasures by the end of our course. Highly recommended."

17 Apr 18'

John Fearnside reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"This is a very pleasant way to spend a weekend in beautiful surroundings and create a stone carving with the guidance of Sebastian who a great character and hugely knowledgeable. I cannot recommend this enough."

17 Apr 18'

Caroline reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"What a great way to spend a weekend! Sebastian was a great tutor, balancing giving each person the autonomy to experiment with giving the required support / suggestions as and when required! The group had people of varied levels of prior experience of stone carving (some on their second or third workshop with Sebastian - which is quite a testimonial in itself!). I can see why people come back. Thoroughly enjoyed it and more than happy with my ‘creation’. Many thanks."

15 Apr 18'

Michael kendall reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"We had a fantastic two days. Sebastian is very knowledgeable but allows and encourages you to just play with the stone in a very unprescibed way which we really enjoyed and were delighted with the results. He is always there to advise when required but nicely relaxed and always encouraging. I have already recommended the course to many friends and hope to be back."

6 Apr 18'

Hazel and Andrew Crook reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"The company was good, the teaching superb and the discovering of new skills exciting. We went home at the end of the course very satisfied and pleased with our sculptures."

29 Mar 18'

Nick Thorn reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"This was an excellent introduction to stone-carving, providing an opportunity to get to use a wide range of hand-tools. The days were highly enjoyable and I met a really good bunch of people from widely different backgrounds. The course has resulted in my taking up carving in quite a serious way."

22 Mar 18'

beth reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"Really good fun, not a lot of tuition but Seb on hand to provide excellent advice to make your project magical. Everyone produced something beautiful on our course."

21 Mar 18'

Clare reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"I had a fantastic weekend learning how to sculpt with limestone. After a warm welcome, a cup of coffee and introductions, we were shown what all the tools did and let loose on practice blocks. Once ready, Sebastian helped select the right stone for each project and was always there with help and advice. The time flew by and I couldn't wait to get back for day two. We were all very pleased with our finished results and the fact we can continue on them at home using easily obtainable tools. Its definitely a hobby I'm going to continue and I'm very grateful to Sebastian for offering such a great course."

20 Mar 18'

Jane Wells reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"Really good introduction to stone carving. Helpful intervention and advice. Appreciated being allowed to express myself and my choices were supported. Truly relaxing weekend spent with some lovely people."

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