This brilliant two day beginners' course is seeking 8 strong individuals who would like to help The Quarry Chapel to create two exquisite stone benches for their new community garden. Stone expert Harry Greenstreet introduces you to the tools and techniques of this fascinating, traditional craft, helping you to discover all the elements required to create a strong, beautiful wall.
You will be fully supported throughout the two days. Take your time to learn and hone your craft; after all, the traditional techniques have been used for centuries!. Don't forget to wear comfy, warm clothes, sturdy footwear and a robust pair of work gloves! Harry's workshop will be pretty physical; needing you to pick up, move and place heavy cotswold stone so perhaps not one for the faint-hearted. It’s gonna be amazing. Book up now as places limited!
Ticket price. £2 per day = £4
Dates: 2 days in total Friday 31st March and Monday 3rd April.
Good to know? You should wear stout boots (heavy duty), non-slip gloves. It’s advisable to bring water-proofs/sun hat & sun cream.
Refreshments You will have access to tea/coffee/water and biscuits but please bring a packed lunch (or you can pop out in your break)
Access: There is a small carpark at the chapel with a sloped footpath leading to the garden. This is a physical workshop, you will need to be able to pick up heavy stones.
Please note the booking link will take you to the Prema website to make the booking but the course will be held at The Quarry Chapel as above.