In this six-week hands-on class, you will learn some of the basics of stone carving to create a sculpture or surface design from a limestone block!

On the first day, we'll start with the basics of stone carving then on day two, we'll build a maquette out of clay to guide your design. The next 4 weeks will be working to bring your vision to life!

Alex will also talk about the history of stonemasonry, and what it's like being a stone mason both as an artist and a tradesperson.

This workshop will be a lot of fun but also involves light work with a chisel!

This workshop is open to everyone from beginners to those with stone craft experience who want to expand on their skills. All materials and tools are provided.

Practice hours outside of instructional time, similar to our ceramics classes, are included!

Alexander Boyd is a Cathedral trained stonemason from the UK with over 16 years of experience in carving and conservation. Specializing in heritage restoration, he has worked on buildings such as Parliament Hill (Ottawa), Historic City Hall (Calgary) and Province House (PEI), just to name a few.

When he's not carving or drawing, Alex enjoys building and sculpting bike trails out in nature, Documenting the process and building a community around the creations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I wear?

Comfortable clothing that you don't mind getting dirty. Aprons will be provided.

Do I need my own tools?

We will be supplying all the materials and tools required, but if you have your own stoneworking hand tools at home that you'd like to use, you are welcome to bring them.

COVID-19 Policy

As the pandemic changes, we are unsure of what our COVID-19 policy will look like at the start of this class. We will closely monitor local numbers and update you prior to the class.

Cancellations

Classes cancelled within 48h of the start date are subject to refunds only if a replacement is found for your signup. Classes cancelled anytime prior to 48h from the start date are subject to a 5% cancellation fee. Classes are subject to cancellations by Workshop in the case of low enrolment.

Six Week Stone Carving Workshop