Create your own unique work of art
2-5 people16 hoursIn Their Space
Over two days, you will design and carve your own sculpture in Cotswold limestone. Even if you’ve never picked up a chisel before, you’ll take away a work of art you’ll feel proud of. You’ll enjoy good company, great food, and expert guidance from David. The atmosphere is relaxed and friendly, and everyone is encouraged to work at their own pace. This is a creative carving course so you will create your own unique design - either bringing along an idea you'd like to create, or asking David to help you find inspiration in the stone. Groups are small, from two to five people, to ensure plenty of personal attention for everyone, and a delicious home-cooked lunch is included on both days.
Make it yours
A hands-on two-day course where you design and carve your own piece in soft Cotswold limestone and take it home. No experience needed, and I include a home-cooked lunch on both days along with all the stone, tools, goggles and an apron. Dates are flexible - tell me the range you're available and I'll fit you in or roll you into a class I'm running.
A voucher for the two-day course, which makes a good present for someone who'd enjoy making something by hand.
If you'd like something outside the standard course, send me a note with what you have in mind and I'll let you know what's possible.
Tell David what you have in mind: the occasion, the group, the twist. They’ll come back with a quote shaped around it.
EnquireStone Carver
Carefully vetted by Boon
I'm a creative stone carver, sculptor and dry stone waller, based in the Cotswold Lakes. My work is mostly nature and folklore led, with some letter cutting, harking back to my days in the print industry. Dust on the fingers, ink in the veins...
Patience, creative guidance and skill in teaching complete beginners and those with some creative experience.
I've been creating stone sculpture since 2008 and teaching since 2017. Alongside this I'm a dry stone waller with over 20 years' experience in the Cotswolds. The people who join our courses come from a wide range of backgrounds, and most have never been near a chisel in their life.
Just yourself, comfortable clothes you don't mind getting dusty, and stout shoes. No experience needed.
All the stone, tools, safety goggles and an apron, plus home-cooked lunch and refreshments each day. You will be carving outside or in the workshop, which can be chilly, so please bring layers and wear stout footwear for safety.
Your minimum is the offering you book. For 2-5 guests.
If your plans change, you can contact your provider to adjust the timing or amend your booking.
Full refund if you cancel more than 30 days before the start date. No refund if you cancel within 30 days.
The Cotswolds
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