Gift Vouchers for Stone Carving Courses

Gift Vouchers for Stone Carving Courses

Are you finding it difficult this year to think of a Christmas gift ? Why not give a gift voucher for a Stone Carving Course with Simon Burns-Cox at The Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop?  Simon offers Sculpture, Stone Letter Carving and Stone Relief Carving courses to individuals and small groups. At present due to Covid 19,  the courses are taking place outside but under cover with full risk assessment and protection.  Gift vouchers are available and valid for 12 months at https://www.simonburnscox.co.uk/order-your-gift-voucher/

Individual tuition in Sculpture, Stone Letter Carving and Stone Relief Carving

Individual tuition is available for Sculpture, Stone Letter Carving and Stone Relief Carving at flexible times throughout the year. Individual tuition is £125 per day with the stone and the use of tools included.

You will learn to think three dimensionally and how to manipulate the stone from the basic idea to the finished work. If you are letter carving, you will learn the importance of drawing your design onto the stone before carving thinking about style, proportion, spacing and form before the process of carving begins.

Two Day Stone Letter Carving and Relief Course for Small Group Tuition

There is also a Two Day Stone Letter Carving or Relief Course. The price is £165 per person with the use of stone and tools included and the course is suitable for beginners and more advanced students.

Before the course begins, you will be asked to look at different types of lettering and design styles and to think about what you would like to produce and carve during the course. At the beginning of the session, there will be a review about the tools and how to use them correctly. The student will be shown the about the importance of the V cut and different ways to cut stone. There will also be a discussion about style, proportion, spacing and form and the importance of drawing before preparation. We will look at how to transfer your design from your sketches on paper to the stone. Students will then begin to draw their design in preparation for carving. Students will work on their project with personalised tuition and guidance from Simon throughout the day. Please wear suitable clothing and safety glasses will be provided.

 

For further information, please contact Simon Burns-Cox through his website at www.simonburnscox.co.uk.  Simon Burns-Cox is a professional Sculptor and Letter Carver based at The Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop in Edinburgh, Scotland.

 

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.
The Two Day Stone Letter Carving and Relief Course with Simon Burns-Cox at The Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop is designed for complete beginners or for those who have some basic experience in stone.  Maximum of five participants and open to all levels.

Course Dates for Two Day Stone Letter Carving and Relief Course

Saturday 18th and 25th January 2020 from 9.30 to 17.00
Saturday 25th April and 2nd May 2020 from 9.30 to 17.00
Saturday 13th and 20th June 2020 from 9.30 to 17.00

 

Course Price for Two Day Stone Letter Carving and Relief Course

The course price is £165 with the use of stone and tools included. To reserve a place on the course, please contact Simon Burns-Cox at www. simonburnscox.co.uk or email him at [email protected] and he will send you a booking form which can also be found in the information pack on the website. Payment is required at the time of booking. There is a Cancellation and Health and Safety policy and all participants must abide by The Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop’s Health and Safety Regulations. These courses make ideal gifts and Gift vouchers are available and valid for 12 months at https://www.simonburnscox.co.uk/order-your-gift-voucher/

 

Before the course begins, you will be asked to look at different types of lettering and design styles and to think about what you would like to produce and carve during the course. At the beginning of the session, there will be a review about the tools and how to use them correctly. The student will be reminded about the importance of the V cut and different ways to cut stone. There will be a discussion about what students would like to carve. Realistically, one word is achievable in two days if you have some experience. Students who have already attended a course will continue with their project.

There will also be a discussion about style, proportion, spacing and form and the importance of drawing before preparation. We will look at how to transfer your design from your sketches on paper to the stone. Students will then begin to draw their design in preparation for carving. Students will work on their project with personalised tuition and guidance from Simon throughout the day. Please wear suitable clothing and safety glasses will be provided.

For further information, please contact Simon Burns-Cox at www.simonburnscox.co.uk or mobile at 07799474489

 

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. For further information, please visit at

http://simonburnscox.co.uk/

https://www.simonburnscox.co.uk/order-your-gift-voucher/

TWO DAY INTRODUCTORY STONE LETTER CARVING AND RELIEF COURSE

This course will take place on Saturday 18th and 25th January 2020 from 9.30 to 17.00. Course price is £165 with the use of stone and tools included. Maximum five participants and open to all levels.

The Two Day Introductory Stone Letter Carving and Relief Course is designed for people who have little or no experience in Stone Carving. There is a maximum of five participants and the courses are suitable for ages 12+ under full supervision. The course is held over two full days on a Saturday to allow people to practice in between the sessions and for the artistic process to begin.

Before the course begins, you will be asked to look at calligraphy, lettering and design styles so you get a feel for Lettering before you begin. You will also be asked to think about what you would like to produce and carve during the course as this will save time.

Day One from 9.30 to 13.00 Students will learn about the tools and how to use them correctly before they begin. There will be a discussion about how  to cut straight, curved, diagonally and in depth creating the all important clean V cut channel.

From 13.30 to  17.00 The afternoon will be spent practising what has been learnt during the morning and then the students will begin to cut their first number or letter with personalised tuition and guidance from Simon. We will also look at proportion and spacing.  Homework: Students will be required to research designs for their first project.

Day Two from 9.30 to 17.00 There will be a discussion about the importance of drawing for preparation before carving. We will look at how to transfer your design from your sketches on paper to the stone and there will be a discussion about style and form. Students will then begin to draw, design and carve their first project.

Please wear suitable clothing and safety glasses will be provided.INDIVIDUAL TUITION WITH SIMON BURNS-COX

Simon Burns-Cox also offers Individual Tuition in Sculpture, Stone Carving, Stone Letter Carving, and Relief at The Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop. Tuition is arranged at a mutually convenient time throughout the year. You will learn to think three dimensionally and how to manipulate the Stone from the basic idea to the finished work. If you are Letter Carving, you will learn the importance of drawing your design onto the stone before carving thinking about style, proportion, spacing and form before the process of carving begins.

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