Sebastian Rasch reviews

20 Jul 21'

Lillian denson reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"Beautiful views, friendly instructor. Lovely course to go on as an introduction to stone carving or to develop your skills further"

8 Jun 21'

Kate Brown reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"Good Morning Sebastian. I thoroughly enjoyed our 2 day sculpture course. I found it friendly, educational and comfortable. Lovely surroundings although we had nice weather not sure about a windy wet day! it must be difficult to judge who is a recreational attendee and someone who wants to learn a new skill and take it forward. You struck the right balance of tutoring and enjoyment. Thank you very much. Kate"

5 Jun 21'

Yann reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"Great week-end in a beautiful and relaxing environment. We first got explained the different tools and stones then got to test those tools to get a feel for it. We used Cotswold stone which is quite soft and made stone carving very enjoyable. Then we started our own little project and went to complete it over the end of the 2 day course. Sebastian is very knowledgeable and helped us using the right techniques for our project which means we all went home with a very respectable first piece of stone carving!"

3 Jun 21'

Jane Simmons reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"I would like to thank Sebastian for a fantastic 2 day sculpture course... I have never done anything like this before so was thrilled when my friend bought me a course for my birthday, I didn’t know what to expect and was slightly worried that I wouldn’t be able to do it but I did not need to worry... Sebastian is an excellent tutor he is relaxed and very encouraging a very kind man I ended up with a sculpture to take home that I felt very surprised and happy with thanks to his help. The other bonus is the location is beautiful, I found the whole thing so relaxing and therapeutic, tea and biscuits were on offer at regular intervals. I can’t wait to go back again! I would recommend anyone to go and experience this course! Thank you Sebastian for your patience. Jane"

24 May 21'

Ric de Mowbray reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"Such a beautiful experience. Sebastian is a great, supportive teacher. The surroundings are idillic, and the atmosphere was relaxed and friendly. Albeit with plenty of motivation on completing our projects."

10 May 21'

Jill Whitmore reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"Thoroughly enjoyed this two day stone carving course, a great way to relax and spend time in the countryside peace and quiet. Sebastian is an excellent tutor allowing us to experiment on a spare block of stone with all the tools before we were let loose on our sculpture stone following our own inspirations. My sculpture exceeded my expectations and I feel very proud of it."

3 May 21'

Lisa Ashton reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"The whole experience was fabulous from start to end. Sebastian is an excellent teacher and guides you through the techniques you needs to produce a piece os sculpture by the end of the two days. The workshop is situated in a beautiful rural setting, so peaceful. I am definitely going back again before too long!"

12 Apr 21'

Ann Greaves reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"This was the first time I had done any stone carving. The setting for the course was very peaceful and Sebastian was very informative about stone and the tools needed to work it as well as how to translate my chosen design onto the stone. Altogether it was a relaxing weekend course with to my surprise a pleasing piece of sculpture. Thank you Sebastian."

15 Mar 21'

Sue reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"The woodland setting is lovely and the workshop uses clever ideas such as 3 legged tree trunk stand to work the stones on. Sebastian has a wealth of knowledge and experience of stone carving from around the world. There is an array of tools, many of which Sebastian had made himself and using them on a spare piece of stone was the best way to learn what marks they could make. Then it was choosing your stone from the many scattered around, making a clay model of your design and making a start. Sebastian was on hand with advice when you needed him. It was very relaxed and totally absorbing. I have been inspired to do more and highly recommend the course."

21 Dec 20'

Julien reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"Had a great time and learnt a lot. I was the only person on the weekend before Christmas, and Sebastian looked after me famously. His yard is a fascinating place and beautifully situated. Good introduction to stonecarving. Sebastian leaves you to get on with your own idea, interjecting regularly with comments and suggestions."

24 Nov 20'

Kevin reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"This experience was great. Brilliant weekend would do it again Sebastian was excellent very helpful I was very lucky because I was the only one on the course. Would highly recommend it Thanks again Sebastian Kev"

15 Nov 20'

Arda reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"A very enjoyable weekend in a lovely orchard. Hard work but everyone ended up with a great sculpture. The advice Sebastian gives is spot on, customised and keeps you going in the right direction. Recommended to try even if you have not done this before."

27 Oct 20'

Ray Barlow reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"Had a very enjoyable and productive experience on Sebastian’s 2day Stone-carving course. He is an engaging and excellent teacher who believes in “learning by doing” and within a short time, every member of our small group was actively working on pieces of stone. This familiarised students with using the tools and the feel of the stone. Everyone then chose a piece of stone from the large selection available, personal tools, gloves and eye protection were given out - and the carving commenced. All the while, Sebastian was on hand and available for guidance, advice and encouragement. His heated rustic studio and outdoor working areas set in a small orchard made a perfect setting. Tea, coffee (and cake) breaks as well. The two days passed all too quickly, with each student taking home their project at the end. My advice to anyone thinking of joining this course would be not to hesitate - just do it !"

27 Oct 20'

Steve reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"This was a really fun and absorbing couple of days. I've never worked in stone before, so it was fascinating to learn different ways of shaping the stone. I had decided to make an abstract shape, and unwisely hadn't made an initial model so Sebastian's suggestions helped me enormously. Highly recommended!"

12 Oct 20'

Mrs Yassmin Sanders reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"A great course in lovely surroundings. The tutor gave just the right amount of tuition, leaving the student to proceed with their own designs but always on hand to help and answer questions. I chose a piece of stone which was too big to finish in two days so maybe this could have been pointed out to me. Having said that, I do now have the basic skills needed to finish on my own. I would definitely recommend this course for anyone interested in stone carving."

9 Oct 20'

Jethro Clunies-Ross reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"This is a GREAT course! Sebastian's studio in the countryside was a perfect setting for 2 days of carving. Managed to make a few small pieces over the weekend. Highly recommended - and i'll be back for another go next year!"

7 Sep 20'

Claire Davy reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"A fabulous weekend. The setting is enchanting, with loads of examples of stone sculptures set out in the woodland clearing to take inspiration from. I could hardly believe that from starting with a chunk of stone that it was possible to create a piece of art that I will always be proud of. Sebastian was generous with ideas and techniques to help me develop a stone sculpture that gradually evolved during the two days. Needless to say there was a fair amount of elbow grease needed but I was aware of that. It had been several years since I had done any stone sculpture, however the methods soon came back to me and I very much enjoyed participating in this workshop. Thanks to Sebastian for this lovely weekend."

3 Sep 20'

Jackie reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"A friend recommended this Stone Carving course after seeing her stone sculptures in her garden. The course is great fun, very hands-on - in a lovely rural setting. But the real alchemy is what you create in 2 days! Sebastian’s sculptures are there to inspire and he has a great teaching style, gently encouraging you as you see your vision transform in your hands! Lots of tea & home-made apple juice to keep you going. Thank you Sebastian for a memorable 2 days. We will be back."

28 Aug 20'

Ruth reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"I absolutely loved the stone carving course and would recommend it to anyone. Sebastian gave us just the right amount of advice and guidance and we were able to get on with it try for ourselves right from the start- I’d never done anything like it before and was delighted by what I managed to achieve. The course is located in a lovely setting and Sebastian is a really nice guy. The whole weekend was very relaxing and I felt really exhilarated by the end!"

26 Aug 20'

Joanne reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"My son and I attended the course as complete beginners. Sebastian was great, provided lots of guidance and encouragement. The weekend was really relaxed and suitable for all ages. We both had a fantastic time and we are so pleased with our stonecarvings and what we managed to achieve. I would strongly recommend this course, my son wants to do it again already!"

25 Aug 20'

Terry reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"Lovely setting , and a pleasant laidback method of teaching.Overall a very enjoyable experience. Terry"

24 Aug 20'

Ali Yenidunya reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"It is no wonder why this course is in the 'Platinum Award' category. I spent 2 great days with Sebastian and other lovely people who took the same course. In a pleasant and peaceful setting, you forget your problems and focus only on your own project. I guarantee that you will never understand how time will have passed by the end of the second day. Sebastian is an easygoing and helpful person. His approach is not based on imposing a set of instructions on you, rather he listens to you, and understands what you want to achieve. He is very supportive. Whenever you need help, he is right next to you. He is also a very kind person. I am so very thankful to him. I learned so much in these 2 days and I am definitely going to be back. If you are new to stone masonry and want to give it a go, please do not think about it, just book it!"

17 Aug 20'

Nele Bergmans reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"We had an amazing weekend at the site near Cheltenham. It was wonderful to work on a sculpture in a setting like that. Beautiful wooden structures made by Sebastian with found pieces of wood and doors of other buildings. Sculpture and stone lying around in grass fields for you to explore or just to be surrounded by. We felt very welcome and supported, Sebastian showed us the tools and helped us figure out what we wanted to do/how to do it. It was very laid back, we could work on our own ideas, but whenever there was something difficult we could ask for help or Sebastian would give advice. We both think we got quite far with our sculpture/ I think mine is even finished. You can really achieve something in two days. Our group was small and intimate, it was a nice atmosphere. We had nice chats during lunch and coffee breaks. I would recommend everyone who want try out sculpture/stonecarving Sebastian's course. We made some great memories."

5 Aug 20'

Carrie reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"I recommend this course to anyone who would like to extend their creativity or to those of your who feel they don't have a creative bone in their body! You will be very surprised at what you can achieve. The venue was wonderfully peaceful, set amidst open fields of sheep and cattle. This atmosphere immediately created calm and peace. Sebastian's huge knowledge, enthusiasm and excellent tuition, together with breaks for tea, coffee and biscuits made the weekend the most enjoyable I've experienced for a very long time. I shall certainly be going again. Many thanks Sebastian."

26 Jul 20'

Luke reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"I wanted to learn more about ancient Roman stone carving methods in the Cotswolds area and what better way to do it than getting hands on and actually carving some stone in the Cotswolds! Sebastian listened to why all attendees were there and what they hoped to get out of the course. He provided pointers and refinement tips, as well as carving technique for our ideas. He provided excellent individual and group direction to everyone and distributed confidence amongst us when it was needed. The course is run in a fantastic and accessible location, just off the M5. Sebastian's studio is amazing (be sure to check out his hand carved sink) and set in a lovely location with cover from rain. There are tea/coffee and toilet facilities as well as parking. Sebastian has implemented covid measures well and you can hang on to your tools all weekend so that nobody else touches them. I came away with a deeper understanding of Roman carving and now even have one of my own. Absolutely 10/10."