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On this course you will be shown the importance of drawing in preparation for a carving. Also the relevance of producing a maquette (model): before approaching the stone block. How to transfer a design, from your sketches on paper or clay, onto the block. The stone block and the use of tools is included in the price.
 Clay model of a leaf being made by a student |
There will also be an opportunity to explore letter carving, as the course progresses. Your tutor, Simon Keeley, who presently has 12 years experience and has won various prestigious commissions for the Worshipful Company of Skinners, Westminster Abbey and School. He has also been involved in public artworks, which have been brick carving in Knightsbridge in London and East Oxford. He teaches stone carving at ‘The Art Academy’ on Monday evenings and just appointed to teach at West Dean College. The Classes for 2008 , run from 10.00am until 5.00pm, with a half hour break for lunch, please bring a pack lunch, drinks will be provided. Introduction to Stone carving class fees are £70, please book and pay at least a month in advance to the required date. Please call 07939 337441 when booking a place for details of where to send your payment. Courses are run from my studio in Windlesham in Surrey.
'An introduction to stone carving' All Courses are run from my ‘Summer’ studio in Windlesham in Surrey.
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Open discussion will take place throughout a series of classes, which will take place once a month. Advice and guidance will be given at all stages of the carving process.
