WORKSHOPS IN STONE SCULPTURE AND LETTERCUTTING

SKELTON WORKSHOPS, SUSSEX

www.skeltonworkshops.co.uk

COURSE DATES
2009/10

Saturday Mornings £225
10am -1pm
10 weeks starting 16 January, 2010
10 weeks starting 17 April, 2010
payable half termly


Thursday Afternoons £225
2-5pm
10 weeks starting 21 January, 2010
10 weeks starting 15 April, 2010
payable half termly


Thursday Evenings £150
7-9pm
10 weeks starting 21 January, 2010
10 weeks starting 15 April, 2010
payable half termly

Weekend Courses £110
10am-5pm
29-30 May, 2010
25-26 September, 2010

5 Day Course £260
10am-4.30pm
19-23 July,  2010.


No experience necessary. Course tutors are Helen Mary Skelton, Paulien Gluckman and Jo Sweeting.
Courses are held in the studio of the late John Skelton MBE, sculptor and lettercutter www.johnskelton.org.uk

The studio is situated beneath the South Downs in beautiful countryside.

The sculpture course includes the techniques of direct carving in stone, consideration of form, nature of materials and use and care of tools. The lettercutting course is based upon the simple application of Roman letter forms.
The processes from design through to finishing techniques are included. Individual tuition takes place throughout both courses.

Stone: is available from £3 to 5.50 per kilo depending on variety. Stone, such as Bath and Serpentine, are used for sculpture; and suitable limestones or slate for lettercutting.
All stone is extra. Basic tools are provided. There is a maximum of 15 places.

Please Bring: Drawings, maquettes (sculpture), sketches, sketch book and pencils (hard and soft), ruler and rubber. Also your ideas. Old clothes or overalls and stout shoes are advisable.

Lunch: There are several pubs in a three mile radius – or bring a packed lunch.

Accommodation is available in nearby guest houses. Ask for a list or visit www.lewesbandb.co.uk

Course Fees include all tuition and morning and afternoon drinks with light refreshments.
Fees are payable by cash, cheque or card, for which there is a booking fee.

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