*Concessions available, see below*

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About/Description

This three day course is an introduction to letter carving in stone/slate and is suitable for beginners. We will discuss different lettering styles and you will hand draw your own design, learn about what works for which purposes and how to transfer your design onto the material. Then you will be taught the ancient technique of carving letters with a chisel and mallet by hand, resulting in letterforms that are sharp, crisp and can last for centuries.

Lisi will give group demonstrations, and support each participant through individual tuition addressing your needs. Each participant can decide whether to aim towards a short, finished piece of work or just letter carving practice. A slide talk will aid understanding of letterforms (both ancient and contemporary) and stimulate discussions. There will be books and inspirations for you to look at.

Day 01

Each student will have their own workstation and there is space for drawing practice and design work.

You will begin by becoming familiar with holding the tools and feeling the material by practicing some general strokes. You might want to have a go on different materials.

There will be a talk and slide presentation on design and layout plus a garden tour looking at some lettering within Highgrove

Day 02 and 03

Lisi will help you to develop your own design which you will then transfer onto the stone/slate.

Now you are ready to carve your design and be proud of it!

Please bring a packed lunch with you on each day. There is no cafe on site, although tea and coffee will be supplied. The nearest shop is in Tetbury.

Who is the course/workshop for?

This course is suitable for beginners through to intermediate learners. Those with some existing experience may well progress quicker through the first day of experiments.

How many people can attend?

6 places are available

What days do I attend?

26 - 28 April 2024

Where will this course/workshop take place?

Highgrove Traditional Crafts, Doughton, Tetbury, GL8 8TQ

What should I bring?

Wear comfortable clothing that you are happy to work practically in. We recommend that you avoid wearing loose sleeves or loose jewelry. A sturdy pair of shoes of boots will need to be worn.

Do you offer concessions?

Yes, we offer a 30% concession for full-time students and unwaged. Please enter promo code CONC30 when you book your ticket.

Accessibility:

Our buildings at Highgrove Traditional Crafts are listed historic buildings so we do have some accessibility challenges. If you have any accessibility requirements please do email us on aGlnaGdyb3ZlIHwgcHJpbmNlcy1mb3VuZGF0aW9uICEgb3Jn and we will do our utmost to accommodate everyone.

Covid-19 guidelines:

Your health and safety are our number one priority. We will provide a detailed briefing to students on current COVID-19 measures before attending the course.

Terms & conditions:

The Prince’s Foundation reserves the right to discontinue or suspend a Course up to fourteen (14) calendar days before the advertised start date of the Course. This course requires a minimum number of enrollments to run.

Our normal terms and conditions apply, with the addition of the following:

Please don't attend if you feel unwell or have COVID-19 symptoms. We will be happy to refund your fee, or put your fee towards a course on a future date in the next 12 months if we are unable to hold a session in person due to a change in conditions, e.g. another UK lockdown, this course cannot be held online.

Tutor biography:

Lisi has set up her letter carving workshop in Wiltshire 10 years ago. Based on her background in visual recognition, art & design, and inspired by themes as diverse as poetry, history, philosophy, science and the landscape, Lisi creates a wide range of original and beautifully crafted sculptural carvings for home, garden and memorials. The pieces demonstrate her ability to respond to her sense of the spirit of place and in some instances, also reveal her wonderfully quirky sense of humour.

She is a QEST scholar, an elected member of the British Master Cavers Association as well as the Lettering Arts Trust (memorials by artists).