Stone and Wood Carving Taster Sunday

About this course

This taster introduces stone and wood carving through demonstrations, guided practical work and discussion. Participants explore basic carving techniques, create a small design and transfer it to a carving block before producing a small carving in stone and/or wood. The course also covers safe tool use and basic tool maintenance, with health and safety guidance for beginners. One-to-one guidance is available during the work, and visual examples from stone and wood sculptors provide material for discussion. Ongoing stone, wood carving and sculpture students may use the course to develop projects.

What you'll learn

• Practise basic carving techniques in stone and wood.
• Create a small design and transfer it to a carving block.
• Apply basic tool-safety and maintenance methods.
• Produce a small carving in stone and/or wood.

Is this course right for you?

The course is designed for beginners, as well as ongoing stone and wood carving or sculpture students developing a project or learning additional skills. Participation combines demonstrations, individual guidance, practical work and discussion. Some lifting is involved, although help is available.

• Some lifting is involved, with help available.

Before you go

• Basic materials are included, with materials charged at cost after a £5 allowance.
• A pencil and notebook or sketchbook may be useful.
• An apron and stout closed-in shoes or boots should be worn.