Description

Carving Course Information

Grays Stone Carving Studio is set in the beautiful Chalke Valley, Henry and Tam’s studio at Knowle Farm is the location for the stone carving classes.

The course is aimed at all abilities, from complete beginners to professionals. It is an opportunity to explore this fascinating and ancient craft in a small intimate group with close expert tuition.

Careful focus will be given to developing tool skills, the correct way to hold and handle tools & selecting the right tool for the right job.
We like to encourage students to bring along their own design ideas, but we can make suggestions for something to carve if need be.

Each student will be given a block of Limestone, easily carved by beginners yet still a material of choice for many professional carvers.
Coffee, tea, snacks and a light lunch are provided.

The primary purpose of the morning is to have fun! There are few ‘rules’ when carving stone, the tuition will be aimed at giving students the skills needed to make something they will be pleased to take home with them.

All materials, tools, safety glasses, and dust masks will be provided. Health and safety are of paramount importance, students are strongly advised to wear steel toe-cap safety boots (or stout footwear) and old clothes.