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Two Day Stone Letter Carving Course

TWO DAY STONE LETTER CARVING COURSE

The two-day Introductory Stone Letter Carving Course is designed for individuals or small groups (up to two people) who have little or no experience of stone letter carving. The course takes place from 9.30 to 16.30 at flexible times throughout the year and breaks and lunch are taken at the onsite cafe.

Before the course begins, you will be asked to look at different types of lettering and design. You will also be asked to think about what you would like to carve during the course as this will save time. Realistically, one or two words is sufficient for this course depending on experience.

course program

Day One from 9.30 to 13.00 
Students will learn about the tools and how to use them correctly before they begin. There will be a discussion about how to cut straight, curved, diagonally and in depth creating the all-important clean V cut channel.

From 13.30 to 16.30
The afternoon will be spent practising what has been learnt during the morning and then the students will begin to cut their first number or letter with personalised tuition and guidance from me.

Day Two from 9.30 to 16.30
There will be a discussion about the importance of drawing the design before carving looking at proportion and spacing. We will look at how to transfer your design from your sketches on paper to the stone and there will be a discussion about style and form. Students will then begin to draw, design, and carve their first project. Please wear suitable clothing and safety glasses will be provided.

TWO DAY INTRODUCTORY COURSE IN STONE LETTER CARVING

Thank you so much for the last two days of your expert tuition, it was such a pleasure from beginning to end.  I'm looking forward to doing more creations in stone now that I have my own chisels. I'll pass on any pictures if I manage to come up with something spectacular!!
Chris Duncan
2024

TWO DAY INTRODUCTORY COURSE IN STONE LETTER CARVING

"Your Course was fantastic, a great couple of days and your tuition is first class"
Martin Wilson

TWO DAY INTRODUCTORY COURSE IN STONE LETTER CARVING

Just completed Simon's 2-day stone letter carving course and what a joy it was! Simon is a kind and patient teacher who created a warm friendly and instructive environment. Throughout the two working days he was at my side with kind attentive one-to-one instruction and advice balanced with allowing me freedom to find my own creativity. With his guidance, knowledge and support I was able to learn how to handle hammer and chisel, transfer ideas to stone and get to grips with this craft. The 2 days also gave me an all- round physical and mental workout! I highly recommend this course; it was well worth investing the time and money And I can't wait to go back and learn more.
Joanna Boyce

TWO DAY INTRODUCTORY COURSE IN STONE LETTER CARVING

I spent two full and wonderful days on an individual stone carving course with Simon. Although I have some experience working with stone, I asked Simon to treat me as a beginner as I was keen to learn the correct use of hammer and chisel for both lettering and relief carving. Simon's tuition (and his work) is inspirational, and he gave me such confidence using the tools. Before lunch on the first day, I was cutting letters into marble! Highly recommended and I am already considering another course next year!"
Martin Wilson

TWO DAY INTRODUCTORY COURSE IN STONE LETTER CARVING

Thank you for an outstanding three days of tuition (and stimulating conversation). Truly inspirational!
Martin F Hunter

information pack

You can download the Information Pack and booking form from here. All you need to do is click the button below to download the form. Complete the booking form and send this to me and I will then confirm your booking.
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