Learn from one of the most accomplished and experienced stone carvers in the UK. Waugh has developed his craft over 25 years, working on a diverse range of stone projects from Hellenistic restorations to award-winning hyper-real carvings. His burnt cigarettes carved from Limestone and Carrara Marble plastic bags are held in collections around the globe.
Whether you are beginning your journey into stone carving or looking to develop skills at any level, Tom’s expert guidance will leave you with the skills and understanding to take your craft to the next level.
Description
2-days of hands-on stone carving tutoring tailored to suit all abilities, from complete beginners through to experienced carvers who wish to expand their skills and take on more ambitious projects.
The class will be made up of 4 to 6 students who can come with their own pieces in mind or be guided through one of several pre-planned projects.
The workshop runs from 9:30 am to 5pm (1 hour lunch at 1pm)
Topics covered
- Tool skills & Carving techniques.
- Working in 3-dimensions.
- What tools you’ll need, and where to buy them.
- Chisel sharpening.
- Where to locate stone.
- How to continue developing your skills after the workshop.
What’s included
- There will be a variety of stones available free of charge for smaller projects. larger blocks will be available at ‘cost price’ for more ambitious work.
- Use of professional quality tools.
- Delicious lunches and tasty snacks are provided throughout the course.
- Tea and coffee ”on tap”.
- Access to the exhibitions at Broomhill to seek guidance
- Preferential rates on accommodation
- 25{becadb6bdea5a41ab443f196aae132715666f0f63ec5a71582903b9f050de250} discount on anything from the restaurant on-site which serves breakfast and dinner
Meet the Maker
Tom Waugh MRSS – www.tomwaugh.com
