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Taster/basic course Stonesculpting
Weekly course, full day / half day, short course 2½ days
You have no experience with stone, but would like to learn the basics of this fascinating craft? Then this course is ideal for you!
In this beginner's course, you will acquire basic knowledge about stone as a material - taught in a practical and step-by-step manner. Depending on your prefernce, you will work with marble, limestone or possibly sandstone and learn how to use classic stone sculpting tools safely and effectively.
The focus is on working with chisels and mallets - so you develop an initial feel for the shape, resistance and possibilities of the stone. You will practise the basic techniques and hand movements on simple, compact figures, reliefs or ornaments. The course instructor will be on hand to offer advice and support.The correct use of the tools will be explained and demonstrated in a practical way. The air pressure tools will only be used towards the end of the course, if desired.
Included in the course price:
- Booked course
- All necessary tools
- Certificate of completion
- Final dinner on Friday evening (included in weekly courses)
- Afternoon coffee / tea
- Seminar drinks
- Lunch menu incl. drinks buffet
- Accompanying theory lessons (Monday - Friday)
| 1 week / 2 week combination | |
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| Full day course | € 815,- / € 1550,- |
| Half-day course | € 540,- / € 1040,- |
| Short course 2½ days | € 485,- (all day) |
| Sun | 18.00: Pre-course meeting |
| Weekly course all week: | |
| Mon – Fri | 08.30 – 12.00 and 13.30 – 18.00 |
| Sat | 08.30 – 12.00 |
| Afternoon coffee 15.30 – 16.00 | |
| Weekly course half-day: | |
| Mon – Sat | 08.30 – 12.00 |
| Short course 2½ days: | |
| Variant 1: | Monday – Wednesday noon |
| Variant 2: | Thursday – Saturday noon |
| Course times as for the full-day weekly course. Pre-course meeting: Sun 18.00 (variant 1) or Wed 17.30 (variant 2) |
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Course Times 2027
