Letter carving in stone with Lisi Ashbridge

Ref: SLW37858

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About this course

Practical introduction to the traditional art of letter carving by hand in stone or slate using a mallet and chisel. You will lean about design, layout and carving. You will have an individual learning experience.

Timetable

Arrival day
Residential students can arrive from 4pm, non-residential students to arrive by 6.45pm for registration
Student welcome, followed by dinner: 6.45pm (dinner included)
Teaching session: 8pm - 9pm (attendance is essential)

Daily timetable
Course teaching 9.15am - 5pm (lunch included)
Dinner: from 6.30pm (included for residential students)
Evening working: students may have access to workshops until 9pm, but only with permission from the tutor and provided any health and safety guidelines are observed

Departure day
Course teaching: 9.15am - 3pm (lunch included)

Residential students will need to check out of rooms by 10am.
Please note, the tutor may make slight variations to the daily timetable as required.

General Information

Tutors

Lisi Ashbridge

Lisi is an internationally recognised letter designer and carver with a background in visual Neuroscience.

Accommodation

Residential option available. Find out accommodation costs and how to book here.

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