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Carrara Marble

When people ask me to recommend what type of marble they should use for carving, I usually suggest using the 'old' type of Italian Carrara marble as its much easier to carve. This type of marble has been used for centuries by all the great sculptors of the world who often went to the mines in Carrara to select their stone and they still do today.
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Stone Relief Carving Course at Glasgow City Heritage Trust

This One Day Stone Relief Carving Course with Simon Burns-Cox will be held at Glasgow City Heritage Trust at 54 Bell Street, Glasgow on Saturday 7th March 2020 from 10.00 to 16.00.The course is designed for those who would like to discover the art of stone carving and is suitable for all levels with a maximum of six participants in the class. The course price is £90 per head which includes the use of stone and tools plus lunch.
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Valentine’s Day Gift Voucher for Stone Carving Course

Are you looking for a unique gift for your loved one for Valentine's day ? What about giving them a Valentine's Day Gift Voucher for a shared experience together ? Simon Burns-Cox who is a professional Sculptor and Letter Carver offers a range of courses in Sculpture, Stone Carving, Letter Carving and Relief at The Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop throughout the year. There are group courses with a maximum of five participants or private tuition at flexible times.
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Stone Carving Courses 2020 with Simon Burns-Cox

There are a variety of Stone Carving Courses with Simon Burns-Cox held at The Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop throughout the year. There are group courses with a maximum of five participants and individual tuition in sculpture, stone carving, letter carving and relief carving at flexible times.
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Showdown at Sundown at The Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop

Visit Simon Burns-Cox in his studio at The Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop which will be open on Saturday 30th November 2019 from 3.00 to 5.30pm. Simon Burns-Cox is a professional Sculptor and Letter Carver and his work can be viewed at his website at http://simonburnscox.co.uk/
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Workshops Week and Launch of Scotland’s Workshop Website

Visit Simon Burns-Cox in his studio at The Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop during Workshop Week from the 16th to 23rd November 2019. Simon Burns-Cox is a professional Sculptor and Letter Carver and his work can be viewed at his website at http://simonburnscox.co.uk/
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Christmas Gift Vouchers for Stone Carving Courses 2020

Finding it difficult to think of an original gift for your loved this Christmas ? Why not give a unique gift voucher for a Sculpture, Stone Carving, Letter Carving or Relief Course with Simon Burns-Cox at The Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop ? Learn a new skill and an ancient craft in the new year. You can either join a group course which is held regularly throughout the year or a personalised individual course at a flexible time. Christmas Gift Vouchers are available now and valid for 12 months.
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Two Day Stone Letter Carving and Relief Course January 2020

The next Two Day Stone Letter Carving and Relief Course with Simon Burns-Cox will take place on Saturday 18th and 25th January 2020 from 9.30 to 17.00 at The Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop. The course price is £165 with the use of stone and tools included. There is a maximum of five participants and open to all levels.
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Stone Letter Carving Techniques

Two Day Stone Carving and Relief Course Glasgow

This Two Day stone carving course, offered over two consecutive Saturdays, will take participants in-depth into the techniques of cutting and carving relief into limestone. Working from basic techniques through to the completion of your own piece, you will use the tools of the trade to cut lines, letters, curves, and forms.
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Glasgow City Heritage Trust Weekend Workshop: Stone Carving

Saturday 2nd & 9th November 2019 | 10am-4pm | 54 Bell Street, Glasgow This 2-day stone carving course, offered over two consecutive Saturdays, will take participants in-depth into the techniques of cutting and carving relief into limestone. Working from basic techniques through to the completion of your own piece, you will use the tools of the trade to cut lines, letters, curves, and forms.
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