The course will cover: tool and stone selection, carving and stone working techniques, health and safety in the carver’s workshop. This course, with a high level of individual tuition, is structured to the needs and abilities of the participants. You can choose a relief carving like Celtic knotwork, a simple foliage or rosette design, leaves, work in the round making a platonic solid or use a design of your own choice. You will be working in a soft fine grained limestone like Caen or Bath limestone which you can take away with you at the end of the course.
On this two-day weekend course you will be able to complete either a more complex interlace or foliage design, all five platonic solids or a design of your choice.
Additional Information
- All stone, materials and equipment (limestone, chisels, hammers) are supplied.
- You may wish to bring a pen and paper to take notes and a camera. There will be a selection of stone sculpture and carving books and illustrations for your reference.
- Tea & coffee are provided.
- Please note this 2-day course is non-residential.
