Stone carving courses, stone masonry courses and letter cutting courses taught by professionally qualified Stone Mason, Ayley Fridlington.
Ayley is a former Lincoln Cathedral Stonemason with 20 years of experience in architectural stonework and carving. She served her apprenticeship at the cathedral and is a holder of a distinction in Advanced City & Guilds Stone Masonry, the highest designation obtainable.
The stone carving courses are based on the creation of gargoyles and grotesques and teach students of all abilities the important processes involved in the successful creation of these fun and sometimes scary stone creatures. The duration of the stone carving courses is 3 days during which time you will produce and take home with you an excellent piece of stone carving to be proud of.
The stone masonry courses are based on the production of a classical ovolo mould complete with internal and external mitres, the processes involved being fundamental in the production of all architectural stonework. Whether you're looking to enter the trade as a Stonemason, expand your knowledge of working with stone, involved or interested in restoration and conservation, or perhaps own a stone property in need of maintenance, this course is the ideal place to begin. As with the stone carving courses, the stone masonry courses are run over 3 days and during this time you will produce and take home with you an excellent example of architectural stonework demonstrating the skills you have learnt.
The letter cutting courses are based around the processes involved in the application of letter cutting in stone using both classical and contemporary letter forms. The duration of the courses is 3 days during which time those attending will learn the techniques involved in the setting out and cutting of a stone inscription.
Gift certificates are also available and make ideal gifts for birthdays and special occasions - or why not just treat yourself!
Location
The stone carving courses, stone masonry courses and lettercutting in stone courses are held in Lincoln, Lincolnshire at my purpose-built workshop premises within the Terrace, situated in the heart of Lincoln’s Cultural Quarter - the ideal venue for artistic inspiration being near to the Theatre Royal, Lincoln Drill Hall, The Central Library, The Collection Art and Archaeology in Lincolnshire, The Usher Art Gallery and historic Lincoln Cathedral. A map showing the location of the workshop can be found here.
Under the professional guidance of qualified Stonemason Eilidh, everyone who has attended the stone masonry courses, stone carving courses and letter cutting courses has achieved excellent results and taken away with them fantastic pieces of work - testimony to the professional level of instruction given throughout every course.
Student Feedback
Just to say a huge thankyou for the course this week. It was fantastic to get an insight into the art of lettercutting. You were incredibly patient and gave just the right amount of guidance. It was also excellent to be able to watch you at work...
Trina, Edinburgh
The course was fantastic.
I thought that it was pitched at just the right level and I loved the fact that we got stuck straight within minutes of starting. The Ovolo was a great thing to make and mine takes pride-of-place in my room. What I liked most was that I was able to achieve so much in those few days- I never imagined that I would be able to produce something as impressive as I did.
Hope you are both well and thanks for all the tea and biscuits!
Al, West Sussex
Just a quick note to say thanks for the Intro to Stonemasonry course. Really enjoyed it and learned a lot from it. I am now going to buy myself some tools and keep practicing with a view to a change of career.
Simon Wardell, York
Please refer to the testimonials page to read more feedback sent from my previous students.
None of the courses require any previous knowledge of working with stone and are perfect for complete beginners of all abilities
Stone Carving Courses, Stone Masonry Courses & Letter Cutting Courses 2012
Stone Carving Courses - Carving Grotesques And Gargoyles
Course Details
Date: Monday May 21st, 2012
Duration: 3 days
Description: A very popular 3 day stone carving course for students of all abilities wishing to create grotesques and gargoyles in stone. Using a hands-on approach this carving course takes students from the ba... more information
Course Full
Stone Masonry Courses - Introduction to Stone Masonry
Course Details
Date: Tuesday May 22nd, 2012
Duration: 3 days
Description: A very popular 3 day professionally taught stone masonry course designed to teach students of all abilities the processes involved in the production of architectural stonework. Whether you\'... more information
Course Full
Stone Masonry Courses - Introduction to Stone Masonry
Course Details
Date: Wednesday May 23rd, 2012
Duration: 3 days
Description: A very popular 3 day professionally taught stone masonry course designed to teach students of all abilities the processes involved in the production of architectural stonework. Whether you\'... more information
Course Full
Stone Carving Courses - Carving Grotesques And Gargoyles
Course Details
Date: Thursday May 24th, 2012
Duration: 3 days
Description: A very popular 3 day stone carving course for students of all abilities wishing to create grotesques and gargoyles in stone. Using a hands-on approach this carving course takes students from the ba... more information
Course Full
Stone Masonry Courses - Introduction to Stone Masonry
Course Details
Date: Monday May 28th, 2012
Duration: 3 days
Description: A very popular 3 day professionally taught stone masonry course designed to teach students of all abilities the processes involved in the production of architectural stonework. Whether you'r... more information
Course Full
Stone Carving Courses - Carving Grotesques And Gargoyles
Course Details
Date: Tuesday May 29th, 2012
Duration: 3 days
Description: A very popular 3 day stone carving course for students of all abilities wishing to create grotesques and gargoyles in stone. Using a hands-on approach this carving course takes students from the ba... more information and booking details
Price: £190
Places Available: 2
Stone Masonry Courses - Introduction to Stone Masonry
Course Details
Date: Wednesday May 30th, 2012
Duration: 3 days
Description: A very popular 3 day professionally taught stone masonry course designed to teach students of all abilities the processes involved in the production of architectural stonework. Whether you\'... more information and booking details
Price: £190
Places Available: 2
Letter Cutting Courses / Letter Carving Courses - Letter Cutting In Stone
Course Details
Date: Thursday May 31st, 2012
Duration: 3 days
Description: This professionally taught 3 day course is an excellent introduction to cutting letters in stone. During the course students are introduced to the basics of both classical and contemporary l... more information and booking details
Price: £190
Places Available: 1
Stone Carving Courses - Carving Grotesques And Gargoyles
Course Details
Date: Monday June 4th, 2012
Duration: 3 days
Description: A very popular 3 day stone carving course for students of all abilities wishing to create grotesques and gargoyles in stone. Using a hands-on approach this carving course takes students from the ba... more information and booking details
Price: £190
Places Available: 3
Stone Masonry Courses - Introduction to Stone Masonry
Course Details
Date: Tuesday June 5th, 2012
Duration: 3 days
Description: A very popular 3 day professionally taught stone masonry course designed to teach students of all abilities the processes involved in the production of architectural stonework. Whether you\'... more information and booking details
Price: £190
Places Available: 2
Stone Carving Courses - Carving Grotesques And Gargoyles
Course Details
Date: Wednesday June 6th, 2012
Duration: 3 days
Description: A very popular 3 day stone carving course for students of all abilities wishing to create grotesques and gargoyles in stone. Using a hands-on approach this carving course takes students from the ba... more information and booking details
Price: £190
Places Available: 3
Stone Masonry Courses - Introduction to Stone Masonry
Course Details
Date: Thursday June 7th, 2012
Duration: 3 days
Description: A very popular 3 day professionally taught stone masonry course designed to teach students of all abilities the processes involved in the production of architectural stonework. Whether you\'... more information and booking details
Price: £190
Places Available: 3
Stone Masonry Courses - Introduction to Stone Masonry
Course Details
Date: Monday June 11th, 2012
Duration: 3 days
Description: A very popular 3 day professionally taught stone masonry course designed to teach students of all abilities the processes involved in the production of architectural stonework. Whether you\'... more information and booking details
Price: £190
Places Available: 3
Stone Carving Courses - Carving Grotesques And Gargoyles
Course Details
Date: Tuesday June 12th, 2012
Duration: 3 days
Description: A very popular 3 day stone carving course for students of all abilities wishing to create grotesques and gargoyles in stone. Using a hands-on approach this carving course takes students from the ba... more information and booking details
Price: £190
Places Available: 1
Stone Masonry Courses - Introduction to Stone Masonry
Course Details
Date: Wednesday June 13th, 2012
Duration: 3 days
Description: A very popular 3 day professionally taught stone masonry course designed to teach students of all abilities the processes involved in the production of architectural stonework. Whether you\'... more information and booking details
Price: £190
Places Available: 2
Letter Cutting Courses / Letter Carving Courses - Letter Cutting In Stone
Course Details
Date: Thursday June 14th, 2012
Duration: 3 days
Description: This professionally taught 3 day course is an excellent introduction to cutting letters in stone. During the course students are introduced to the basics of both classical and contemporary l... more information and booking details
Price: £190
Places Available: 3
Stone Carving Courses - Carving Grotesques And Gargoyles
Course Details
Date: Monday June 18th, 2012
Duration: 3 days
Description: A very popular 3 day stone carving course for students of all abilities wishing to create grotesques and gargoyles in stone. Using a hands-on approach this carving course takes students from the ba... more information and booking details
Price: £190
Places Available: 2
Stone Masonry Courses - Introduction to Stone Masonry
Course Details
Date: Tuesday June 19th, 2012
Duration: 3 days
Description: A very popular 3 day professionally taught stone masonry course designed to teach students of all abilities the processes involved in the production of architectural stonework. Whether you\'... more information and booking details
Price: £190
Places Available: 3
Letter Cutting Courses / Letter Carving Courses - Letter Cutting In Stone
Course Details
Date: Wednesday June 20th, 2012
Duration: 3 days
Description: This professionally taught 3 day course is an excellent introduction to cutting letters in stone. During the course students are introduced to the basics of both classical and contemporary l... more information and booking details
Price: £190
Places Available: 2
Stone Carving Courses - Carving Grotesques And Gargoyles
Course Details
Date: Thursday June 21st, 2012
Duration: 3 days
Description: A very popular 3 day stone carving course for students of all abilities wishing to create grotesques and gargoyles in stone. Using a hands-on approach this carving course takes students from the ba... more information and booking details
Price: £190
Places Available: 3
Stone Masonry Courses - Introduction to Stone Masonry
Course Details
Date: Monday June 25th, 2012
Duration: 3 days
Description: A very popular 3 day professionally taught stone masonry course designed to teach students of all abilities the processes involved in the production of architectural stonework. Whether you\'... more information and booking details
Price: £190
Places Available: 2
Stone Carving Courses - Carving Grotesques And Gargoyles
Course Details
Date: Tuesday June 26th, 2012
Duration: 3 days
Description: A very popular 3 day stone carving course for students of all abilities wishing to create grotesques and gargoyles in stone. Using a hands-on approach this carving course takes students from the ba... more information and booking details
Price: £190
Places Available: 2
Letter Cutting Courses / Letter Carving Courses - Letter Cutting In Stone
Course Details
Date: Wednesday June 27th, 2012
Duration: 3 days
Description: This professionally taught 3 day course is an excellent introduction to cutting letters in stone. During the course students are introduced to the basics of both classical and contemporary l... more information and booking details
Price: £190
Places Available: 2
Stone Masonry Courses - Introduction to Stone Masonry
Course Details
Date: Thursday June 28th, 2012
Duration: 3 days
Description: A very popular 3 day professionally taught stone masonry course designed to teach students of all abilities the processes involved in the production of architectural stonework. Whether you\'... more information and booking details
Price: £190
Places Available: 3
Stone Carving Courses - Carving Grotesques And Gargoyles
Course Details
Date: Wednesday July 4th, 2012
Duration: 3 days
Description: A very popular 3 day stone carving course for students of all abilities wishing to create grotesques and gargoyles in stone. Using a hands-on approach this carving course takes students from the ba... more information and booking details
Price: £190
Places Available: 3
Stone Masonry Courses - Introduction to Stone Masonry
Course Details
Date: Thursday July 5th, 2012
Duration: 3 days
Description: A very popular 3 day professionally taught stone masonry course designed to teach students of all abilities the processes involved in the production of architectural stonework. Whether you\'... more information and booking details
Price: £190
Places Available: 3
Stone Carving Courses - Carving Grotesques And Gargoyles
Course Details
Date: Monday July 9th, 2012
Duration: 3 days
Description: A very popular 3 day stone carving course for students of all abilities wishing to create grotesques and gargoyles in stone. Using a hands-on approach this carving course takes students from the ba... more information and booking details
Price: £190
Places Available: 2
Stone Masonry Courses - Introduction to Stone Masonry
Course Details
Date: Tuesday July 10th, 2012
Duration: 3 days
Description: A very popular 3 day professionally taught stone masonry course designed to teach students of all abilities the processes involved in the production of architectural stonework. Whether you\'... more information and booking details
Price: £190
Places Available: 2
Letter Cutting Courses / Letter Carving Courses - Letter Cutting In Stone
Course Details
Date: Wednesday July 11th, 2012
Duration: 3 days
Description: This professionally taught 3 day course is an excellent introduction to cutting letters in stone. During the course students are introduced to the basics of both classical and contemporary l... more information and booking details
Price: £190
Places Available: 2
Stone Masonry Courses - Introduction to Stone Masonry
Course Details
Date: Thursday July 12th, 2012
Duration: 3 days
Description: A very popular 3 day professionally taught stone masonry course designed to teach students of all abilities the processes involved in the production of architectural stonework. Whether you\'... more information and booking details
Price: £190
Places Available: 3
Stone Masonry Courses - Introduction to Stone Masonry
Course Details
Date: Monday July 16th, 2012
Duration: 3 days
Description: A very popular 3 day professionally taught stone masonry course designed to teach students of all abilities the processes involved in the production of architectural stonework. Whether you\'... more information and booking details
Price: £190
Places Available: 1
Stone Carving Courses - Carving Grotesques And Gargoyles
Course Details
Date: Tuesday July 17th, 2012
Duration: 3 days
Description: A very popular 3 day stone carving course for students of all abilities wishing to create grotesques and gargoyles in stone. Using a hands-on approach this carving course takes students from the ba... more information and booking details
Price: £190
Places Available: 3
Stone Masonry Courses - Introduction to Stone Masonry
Course Details
Date: Wednesday July 18th, 2012
Duration: 3 days
Description: A very popular 3 day professionally taught stone masonry course designed to teach students of all abilities the processes involved in the production of architectural stonework. Whether you\'... more information and booking details
Price: £190
Places Available: 2
Letter Cutting Courses / Letter Carving Courses - Letter Cutting In Stone
Course Details
Date: Thursday July 19th, 2012
Duration: 3 days
Description: This professionally taught 3 day course is an excellent introduction to cutting letters in stone. During the course students are introduced to the basics of both classical and contemporary l... more information and booking details
Price: £190
Places Available: 3
Letter Cutting Courses / Letter Carving Courses - Letter Cutting In Stone
Course Details
Date: Monday July 23rd, 2012
Duration: 3 days
Description: This professionally taught 3 day course is an excellent introduction to cutting letters in stone. During the course students are introduced to the basics of both classical and contemporary l... more information and booking details
Price: £190
Places Available: 3
Stone Masonry Courses - Introduction to Stone Masonry
Course Details
Date: Tuesday July 24th, 2012
Duration: 3 days
Description: A very popular 3 day professionally taught stone masonry course designed to teach students of all abilities the processes involved in the production of architectural stonework. Whether you\'... more information and booking details
Price: £190
Places Available: 2
Stone Carving Courses - Carving Grotesques And Gargoyles
Course Details
Date: Wednesday July 25th, 2012
Duration: 3 days
Description: A very popular 3 day stone carving course for students of all abilities wishing to create grotesques and gargoyles in stone. Using a hands-on approach this carving course takes students from the ba... more information and booking details
Price: £190
Places Available: 2
Stone Masonry Courses - Introduction to Stone Masonry
Course Details
Date: Thursday July 26th, 2012
Duration: 3 days
Description: A very popular 3 day professionally taught stone masonry course designed to teach students of all abilities the processes involved in the production of architectural stonework. Whether you\'... more information and booking details
Price: £190
Places Available: 1
Stone Masonry Courses - Introduction to Stone Masonry
Course Details
Date: Monday July 30th, 2012
Duration: 3 days
Description: A very popular 3 day professionally taught stone masonry course designed to teach students of all abilities the processes involved in the production of architectural stonework. Whether you\'... more information and booking details
Price: £190
Places Available: 2
Stone Carving Courses - Carving Grotesques And Gargoyles
Course Details
Date: Tuesday July 31st, 2012
Duration: 3 days
Description: A very popular 3 day stone carving course for students of all abilities wishing to create grotesques and gargoyles in stone. Using a hands-on approach this carving course takes students from the ba... more information and booking details
Price: £190
Places Available: 3
Letter Cutting Courses / Letter Carving Courses - Letter Cutting In Stone
Course Details
Date: Wednesday August 1st, 2012
Duration: 3 days
Description: This professionally taught 3 day course is an excellent introduction to cutting letters in stone. During the course students are introduced to the basics of both classical and contemporary l... more information and booking details
Price: £190
Places Available: 2
Stone Carving Courses - Carving Grotesques And Gargoyles
Course Details
Date: Thursday August 2nd, 2012
Duration: 3 days
Description: A very popular 3 day stone carving course for students of all abilities wishing to create grotesques and gargoyles in stone. Using a hands-on approach this carving course takes students from the ba... more information and booking details
Price: £190
Places Available: 3
Letter Cutting Courses / Letter Carving Courses - Letter Cutting In Stone
Course Details
Date: Monday August 6th, 2012
Duration: 3 days
Description: This professionally taught 3 day course is an excellent introduction to cutting letters in stone. During the course students are introduced to the basics of both classical and contemporary l... more information and booking details
Price: £190
Places Available: 3
Stone Carving Courses - Carving Grotesques And Gargoyles
Course Details
Date: Tuesday August 7th, 2012
Duration: 3 days
Description: A very popular 3 day stone carving course for students of all abilities wishing to create grotesques and gargoyles in stone. Using a hands-on approach this carving course takes students from the ba... more information and booking details
Price: £190
Places Available: 2
Stone Masonry Courses - Introduction to Stone Masonry
Course Details
Date: Wednesday August 8th, 2012
Duration: 3 days
Description: A very popular 3 day professionally taught stone masonry course designed to teach students of all abilities the processes involved in the production of architectural stonework. Whether you\'... more information and booking details
Price: £190
Places Available: 3
Letter Cutting Courses / Letter Carving Courses - Letter Cutting In Stone
Course Details
Date: Thursday August 9th, 2012
Duration: 3 days
Description: This professionally taught 3 day course is an excellent introduction to cutting letters in stone. During the course students are introduced to the basics of both classical and contemporary l... more information and booking details
Price: £190
Places Available: 2
Stone Carving Courses - Carving Grotesques And Gargoyles
Course Details
Date: Monday August 13th, 2012
Duration: 3 days
Description: A very popular 3 day stone carving course for students of all abilities wishing to create grotesques and gargoyles in stone. Using a hands-on approach this carving course takes students from the ba... more information and booking details
Price: £190
Places Available: 2
Letter Cutting Courses / Letter Carving Courses - Letter Cutting In Stone
Course Details
Date: Tuesday August 14th, 2012
Duration: 3 days
Description: This professionally taught 3 day course is an excellent introduction to cutting letters in stone. During the course students are introduced to the basics of both classical and contemporary l... more information and booking details
Price: £190
Places Available: 3
Stone Masonry Courses - Introduction to Stone Masonry
Course Details
Date: Wednesday August 15th, 2012
Duration: 3 days
Description: A very popular 3 day professionally taught stone masonry course designed to teach students of all abilities the processes involved in the production of architectural stonework. Whether you\'... more information and booking details
Price: £190
Places Available: 3
Stone Carving Courses - Carving Grotesques And Gargoyles
Course Details
Date: Thursday August 16th, 2012
Duration: 3 days
Description: A very popular 3 day stone carving course for students of all abilities wishing to create grotesques and gargoyles in stone. Using a hands-on approach this carving course takes students from the ba... more information and booking details
Price: £190
Places Available: 3
Stone Carving Courses - Carving Grotesques And Gargoyles
Course Details
Date: Monday August 20th, 2012
Duration: 3 days
Description: A very popular 3 day stone carving course for students of all abilities wishing to create grotesques and gargoyles in stone. Using a hands-on approach this carving course takes students from the ba... more information and booking details
Price: £190
Places Available: 3
Stone Masonry Courses - Introduction to Stone Masonry
Course Details
Date: Tuesday August 21st, 2012
Duration: 3 days
Description: A very popular 3 day professionally taught stone masonry course designed to teach students of all abilities the processes involved in the production of architectural stonework. Whether you\'... more information and booking details
Price: £190
Places Available: 3
Letter Cutting Courses / Letter Carving Courses - Letter Cutting In Stone
Course Details
Date: Wednesday August 22nd, 2012
Duration: 3 days
Description: This professionally taught 3 day course is an excellent introduction to cutting letters in stone. During the course students are introduced to the basics of both classical and contemporary l... more information and booking details
Price: £190
Places Available: 2
Stone Carving Courses - Carving Grotesques And Gargoyles
Course Details
Date: Thursday August 23rd, 2012
Duration: 3 days
Description: A very popular 3 day stone carving course for students of all abilities wishing to create grotesques and gargoyles in stone. Using a hands-on approach this carving course takes students from the ba... more information and booking details
Price: £190
Places Available: 3
Letter Cutting Courses / Letter Carving Courses - Letter Cutting In Stone
Course Details
Date: Monday August 27th, 2012
Duration: 3 days
Description: This professionally taught 3 day course is an excellent introduction to cutting letters in stone. During the course students are introduced to the basics of both classical and contemporary l... more information and booking details
Price: £190
Places Available: 2
Stone Carving Courses - Carving Grotesques And Gargoyles
Course Details
Date: Tuesday August 28th, 2012
Duration: 3 days
Description: A very popular 3 day stone carving course for students of all abilities wishing to create grotesques and gargoyles in stone. Using a hands-on approach this carving course takes students from the ba... more information and booking details
Price: £190
Places Available: 2
Stone Masonry Courses - Introduction to Stone Masonry
Course Details
Date: Wednesday August 29th, 2012
Duration: 3 days
Description: A very popular 3 day professionally taught stone masonry course designed to teach students of all abilities the processes involved in the production of architectural stonework. Whether you\'... more information and booking details
Price: £190
Places Available: 3
