Join Stone Carver and Sculptor Ellie Brown for a 2-day stone carving workshop using the Cornish Soapstone, Polyphant. Spend two days, learning about stone carving and carve your own Ancient Cycladic sculpture in the beautiful dark green Polyphant stone.

This workshop is 2-day weekend course, you will be using the Cornish Soapstone, Polyphant with Stone Carver and Sculptor Elle Brown. The workshop will focus on producing your own Ancient Cycladic sculpture, stencils will be provided for the figures, or alternatively you can design your own.

The course will cover the process of carving a sculpture ‘in the round’ (‘roughing out’, adding detail and finishing with a polished piece). Participants will also learn all about the tools and techniques used within the broader landscape of stone carving.

It is both a history workshop and a stone carving workshop. The students will be learning about ancient Cycladic sculptures as well as the tradition and skill of stone carving. Learning about all the different tools and also techniques to carving a piece from start to finish. At the end of the course, everyone will have a finished figure sculpted in the beautiful dark green Polyphant stone, along with a pre-made Oak base for display purposes.

Tutor: Ellie Brown
Date & Time: Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th July, 10am - 4pm
Venue: Chisel Studio, New Brewery Arts
PRICE: £180 (£0.00 VAT)

All abilities welcome

Please note that this workshop is for those aged 18 and over.

You will need to wear a FFP3 mask (provided)

You are welcome to bring a lidded bottle of water with you but we kindly ask that you do not bring food into the studio.

Refreshments and lunch options are available at our on-site café Blend until 4pm, Monday - Saturday.

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Who is this course for?

This class is suitable for beginners as it will cover the basics and develop over the two days.

What you will need:   

Stencils will be provided for the figures, or alternatively you can design your own.

Please wear sturdy shoes, please do not wear sandals.

MEET YOUR TUTOR

Elle Brown is a sculptor whose artistic journey is marked by a deep connection to the female form, the landscapes that have inspired them, and the sculptors encountered along the way.

Throughout Elle's journey, their unwavering passion for the female form has been a constant source of inspiration. It is the eternal muse that shapes their work, intertwined with the diverse landscapes and the sculptors encountered along the way. Her sculptural creations are a testament to their unwavering dedication to the art form and their ability to weave a narrative through stone, ice, wood, and other materials, showcasing the enduring connection between the artist, their subjects, and the audiences they captivate.