Stone Carving Workshops
Saturday 12th April - Saturday 31st May
Learning & Participation Hub, Gloucester Cathedral, St Mary's Gate, Gloucester, GL1 2QRJoin award winning stone carver Deb 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!
Experience level: No previous experience necessary
Program of study:
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!
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.
At the end of the session you'll be able to take your carving home with you, or enter it as part of Gloucester Cathedrals summer exhibition - 'Crafts that Built the Cathedral'.
From 10th July - 26th September Gloucester Cathedral will be showcasing heritage skills and art work produced by the community. By taking part in this workshop, you can choose to have your work featured in the exhibition, it will be returned to you, by post on the close of the exhibition in September.
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.
Each participant will be provided with stone, tools & PPE.
At the end of the session you'll be able to take your carving home with you, or enter it as part of Gloucester Cathedrals summer exhibition - 'Crafts that Built the Cathedral'.
From 10th July - 26th September Gloucester Cathedral will be showcasing heritage skills and art work produced by the community. By taking part in this workshop, you can choose to have your work featured in the exhibition, it will be returned to you, by post on the close of the exhibition in September.
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.
Saturday 12th April
Saturday 3rd May
Saturday 31st May