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Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

Stone carving course Gloucestershire

Taught in small intimate groups

See website link for all details

Own unique creations

Sebastian Rasch sculptures

Inspirational setting

Sebastian Rasch sculptures

Description

Stone Carving workshops - two days. Usually Weekend. Sat Sun. Relaxing, creative and therapeutic stone carving course for beginners or intermediates in a beautiful location, near Cheltenham. Held in small groups of 2 to 8 students Cotswold Area of outstanding natural beauty. Awaken your sleeping creativity! It doesn't have to be complicated or technical. Plenty of encouragement given. You will be surprised what you are capable of. Take home your own unique carving for your garden. Give the course as a present.... Two day affordable stone carving courses, relaxed, creative, unprescriptive. Held outdoors, under cover or inside heated studio with experienced teacher and stone sculptor Sebastian Rasch. Click the "message the tutor" button to get in touch! See reviews below.

What's included in the price?

Stone included, tuition and use of tools. Tea, coffee, homemade apple juice.

Duration

2 days

Cancellation policy

Medium - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts

Maker

Sebastian Rasch at Sebastian Rasch

with Craft Courses since 2016

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Suitable for

Adults
Seniors
Teenagers
Children
Wheelchair users
Hearing impaired
Vision impaired
Limited mobility
Learning difficulties (SEN)
Engagement, birthdays & anniversaries
Corporate days out & team building
Suitable for beginners
Intermediate level
UK Holiday
Hen dos
Parking provided
School holiday workshops & activities
Tutor can travel

What does this mean?

Message the tutor

Venue

Dog Lane, Off Bentham Lane, Witcombe, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL3 4UG

Reviews

All maker's reviews

18 Nov 24'

Lynn reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"This was a new experience for us which we thoroughly enjoyed. Sebastian is a knowledgeable and patient teacher. We learnt a great deal. One tip as a complete novice to stone carving - choose a reasonably soft stone to work on, or at least a stone that is similar in consistency to your practice stone. It makes carving a lot easier."

27 Oct 24'

Karl Neate reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"Fabulous experience. Sebastian was very knowledgeable and a very good craftsman himself. Throughly recommend this course. "

27 Oct 24'

Don reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"Third time coming from Canada to visit Sebastian. Enjoy his teaching style and the wonderful location. Definitely feel like I have made progress with his help. Had a wonderful time meeting the other participants."

1 Oct 24'

Charlotte B reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"I booked this course for my 9 year old son who has only tried stone carving once before. He really enjoyed it and got a lot out of it, carving 3 relief sculptures, using a range of tools. Sebastian was a great teacher - relaxed but encouraging and with some gentle suggestions. He also provided delicious brownies! The countryside setting was beautiful and we had a great weekend. "

9 Sep 24'

Allan Davies reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"Lovely weekend, great group and good location. Sebastian is a good teacher and I was very pleased with what I was able to achieve, never having done this before. Would highly recommend "

23 Aug 24'

Margie reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"Sebastian was a great tutor and the 2 days were really enjoyable. A great group of people and it was both fun and a lot of learning. I love my sculpture and will definitely be back. "

22 Jul 24'

Mel H. reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"Had a great weekend learning how to carve stone under Sebastian's guidance. Was a relaxing weekend. For me the first day was harder removing all the excess material, and on the second day was able finess the shape. Sebastian was a good tutor, relaxed and giving the right amount of guidance while you were free to make your sculpture. Would definitely recommend, and two days is an absolute must, particularly if you want something three dimensional."

7 Jul 24'

Alan Valender reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"Great course and in an orchard with rustic buildings surrounded by the beautiful undulating Gloucestershire countryside. Sebastian approach is relaxed and is such that the subject is not made daunting. He encourages his trainees to have a go carving whatever object they desire and makes the day fun to be part of. Thoroughly recommend to have a go and have an experience you'll never forget. "

7 Jul 24'

IAN PRICE reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"An enjoyable experience in a creative eclectic environment. An opportunity to carve with high levels of autonomy. Sebastian. Is a very light touch teacher allowing students to find their own way. Leaving inspired to do more carving and desire to learn more. "

16 Jun 24'

Mary reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"Have just returned from a very enjoyable weekend course with Sebastian. I wasn’t at all sure what to expect - whether I would have the ability to create something or indeed strength required to carve stone. I needn’t have worried. Sebastian quickly explained the techniques and tools I would use and left me to familiarise myself with both. Before I knew it he had advised me on a piece of stone to work with and I was immersed in the carving. At the end of the first day in a lovely setting, both myself and the other members of the small group had made great progress towards our designs. The second day also flew by and I am very proud of the sculpture I have made. I would thoroughly recommend this course to everyone."

15 Jun 24'

Don Baker reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"As I stand in my workshop 2 weeks after my training weekend with Sebastian Rasch, I'm looking at my next piece in a different frame of mind to that before the course. Sebastian has inspired me to see that after 9 years of cutting small stone stone with hand tools, I can be confident in my ability to move on to real and larger pieces. I never knew that I could cut into stone, and see that is as good a piece as any other. Now I can. My sincere thanks go to Sebastian for giving me the confidence to continue with larger and more interesting work. From the fantastic pieces that the other people on course produced, I'm sure that they have confidence too. Especially as they were 1st time stone cutters aged 16 upwards. If you're uncertain, don't be. Sebastian will guide you."

6 Jun 24'

Dayna reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"Brought the package as a gift for our daughters 16th birthday. She went with her dad and they had an absolutely amazing time with Sebastian. They created two marvellous pieces of art and would highly recommend the course to anyone. Each day, they both came home with the biggest of smiles. Thank you Sebastian 😊 "

14 Apr 24'

David Martin reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"A very chilled weekend in the Cheltenham countryside. Good advice and support was provided throughout the weekend with Sebastian (metaphorical) holding out hands throughout. A well run and highly enjoyable course."

17 Mar 24'

Blake S reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"I loved my time learning how to carve stone with Sebastian, and I highly recommend anyone interested take the course. I would do it again, and I now have the confidence and basic knowledge to start playing around with stone all on my own! "

17 Mar 24'

Paul reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"A great weekend to learn new skills, meet new people and all in a fantastic location and relaxed environment. Would I do it again? Absolutely!"

27 Jan 24'

Mike and Fiona reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"So good was our first experience of this workshop we returned for a second visit. All the positive plaudits others have commented on are true. Sebastian is a great teacher who gives you confidence that you can achieve. The activity itself is absorbing and accessible to anyone. It takes place in a fantastic setting. More than happy to recommend it. "

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