An introduction to traditional
stone carving techniques
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.
Richard Weston (West Dean Student) very happy with his first completed carving in polyphant stone
Student carving a rabbit model at West Dean College
The finished piece
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.
There will also be an opportunity to explore letter carving, as the course progresses.
Your tutor, Simon Keeley, who presently has 15 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.
Windlesham Courses 2010
Introduction to Stone carving class fees are £70 (+ £10 for stone in the first class), 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.
Classes are from 10am - 5pm, please bring a packed lunch, drinks will be provided.
Sunday April 18th
Sunday May 9th
Sunday June 6th
Sunday September 12th
Sunday October 3rd
Introduction to Letter Carving - 2010 -3 Day Block Courses
The course fee for letter carving includes a piece of Portland limestone and piece of slate.
West Dean Courses 2009
Course fees and accommodation are available on the West Dean website, see below for link.
Flora and Fauna - October 9th - 12th
West Dean Courses 2010
Course fees and accommodation are available on the West Dean website, see below for link.
'Mythical Beasts' to Stone Carving
Follow through the whole process of stone carving, designing and carving your own mythical beast! Suitable for all
- March 19th - 22nd 2010
'Taster Day'
Come and try a day of exploring the mysteries of stonecarving!
Suitable for all
- Sunday 26th September 2010
'Introduction to Stone Carving'
Introduction to the tools and techniques of stone carving
Suitable for all
- August 14th - 16th 2010
'Carving the horse in stone'
Model and carve from a live horse!
Suitable for all
- October 15th - 19th
Directions:
Courses run from my ‘Summer’ studio in Windlesham in Surrey:
M3 J3. A322 north, direction Ascot, Windsor, through 1st set of traffic lights. Sharp bend under bridge, take left turning to A30 direction London. Along A30, just after 3rd garden centre, turn right at Windlesham sign. Westwood road, end of S-bend, steep drive on the left,
‘High Chimneys’ Cottage’. Nearest train station Sunningdale (Reading train – from Waterloo).
Courses run from my West Dean College in Sussex:
West Dean College
West Dean, Chichester
West Sussex PO18 0QZ
For full directions and details, click on West Dean website link below: www.westdean.co.uk
These courses are
all guided by Simon Keeley. For further information please contact: 07939 337 441 email: simonkeeley@blueyonder.co.uk
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.
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.
Windlesham Courses 2010 
Classes are from 10am - 5pm, please bring a packed lunch, drinks will be provided.