Key Information:
Saturday 2nd March 2024
10AM-4PM
£80
Booking essential
Minimum to run: 3 People
Limited spaces available
About the Class:
Join Alex Macey, a local stone mason on this taster session to carve a 2D image of your own choosing.
You will cover basic masonry skills under the guidance of our professional stonemason.
Suitable for complete beginners and beyond.
Please send us the image you wish to use on the day to check it is possible to make it during the session. You can do this by emailing us or sending a direct message on our social media.
About your Tutor:
Alex is a qualified and experienced stonemason based in Ripon.
He apprenticed as a banker mason (carving stone to a templet) and worked at William Anelays and various smaller masonry firms in York.
He has been self employed for 18 years where he accomplished plenty of stone repairs, restorations and repointing with traditional lime mortar, usually on listed buildings. He has undertaken many commissions such as Green Man carvings, fireplaces, replacement plaques and a variety of lettering commissions.
What’s Included:
All materials and equipment.
Qualified and experienced Tutor.
You will be greeted with a hot tea or coffee and pastries on arrival, drinks are provided throughout the day.
Most people attend these workshops alone and make friends with like-minded people on the day, so please don’t worry about coming solo!
