Join award winning stone carver Debs Harrison in the beautiful surroundings of our Medieval learning hub.

In this half day course you'll have 4 hours to design and carve a relief tile, learning techniques that were used to build the Cathedral 1000 years ago!

Please note: day time courses start at 10am, evening courses start at 6pm.

Experience level: No previous experience necessary

Program of study:

- Health and safety introduction

- About the stone

- Learning to use the Stonemasons tools

- Create or bring your own stencil design (20x 20cm), or be inspired by stencils reflecting the cathedral's themes & symbols.

- Transfer using carbon paper onto the stone 

- Outline, rough out, refine, finish

- Take away finished limestone tile

Each participant will be provided with stone, tools & PPE.
No formal break will be provided due to the course being 4 hours, however you are welcome to bring food with you and break when you want. Hot drinks will be provided.

At the end of the session you'll be able to take your carving home with you.

Children over the age of 13 are welcome to take part in this work shop. All under 18s must be accompanied by an adult. Accompanying adults do not have to hold a ticket, if they are not taking part.

This workshop takes place in our Learning & Participation Hub, the classroom space is up two flights of stairs. Unfortunately, due to the historic nature of the building we are unable to provide level access to the workshop space.

Please note:
We are sorry that due to limited space, parking in the Cathedral Close is restricted to pass holders only. There are eight disabled parking spaces which are for use by Blue Badge holders on a first come first served basis. However, there are several public car parks within easy walking distance of the Cathedral. To find out more please download our parking guide or click here for up-to-date information.

The workshop will take place in the Learning and participation Hub, opposite The Bishop Hooper Memorial, in St Marys Gatehouse:
St Marys Gate St Marys Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 2QR
Find us using 'what 3 words':
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Please email [email protected] with any queries.

Please note that bookings cancelled within 7 days of the course, may not be refunded if your space can not be filled.