Stone Carving & Stone Masonry Courses By A Professionally Qualified Stonemason

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Stone carving courses, stone masonry courses and letter cutting courses at CG6 Stonemasonry taught by Sam Fridlington, a professionally qualified former Lincoln Cathedral Stonemason with 19 years of experience and holder of a distinction in Advanced City & Guilds Stone Masonry, the highest possible 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.

Location

The stone carving courses, stone masonry courses and letter cutting courses are held in Lincoln, Lincolnshire at our purpose-built workshop premises, CG6 Stonemasonry, 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 CG6 Stonemasonry can be found here.

Under the professional guidance of qualified Stonemason Sam, everyone who has attended my 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 I give throughout every course.

Student Feedback

Hi Sam

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

Hi there Sam,

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

Hi Sam,

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 2009 & 2010

Letter Cutting Courses / Letter Carving Courses - Letter Cutting In Stone

Course Details

Date: Thursday February 11th, 2010

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

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Stone Masonry Courses - Introduction to Stone Masonry

Course Details

Date: Monday February 15th, 2010

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

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Stone Carving Courses - Carving Grotesques And Gargoyles

Course Details

Date: Thursday February 18th, 2010

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

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