An Introduction to Letter Carving in Stone 2026 (3-Days)

An Introduction to Letter Carving in Stone 2026 (3-Days)

With Lisi Ashbridge

Friday 24th - Sunday 26th April | Friday 14th - Sunday 16th August 2026

Product Code:

This three-day course, hosted by Lisi Ashbridge, offers an introduction to letter carving in stone and slate.

We will discuss different lettering styles, and you will hand draw your own design. Learn about what works for which purposes and how to transfer your design onto the material. Then you will be taught the ancient technique of carving letters with a chisel and mallet by hand, resulting in letterforms that are sharp and crisp and can last for centuries.

£320.00

Book Now

About the course

Lisi will give group demonstrations and support each participant through individual tuition addressing your needs. Each participant can decide whether to aim towards a short, finished piece of work or just letter carving practice. A slide talk will aid understanding of letterforms (both ancient and contemporary) and stimulate discussions. There will be books and inspirational material for you to look at.

A hands-on three day course

  • Each participant will have their own workstation, and there is space for drawing practice and design work.
  • During the three days, you will start off by becoming familiar with the feeling of how to hold the tools and practice some general strokes. You might want to have a go at different materials.
  • There will be a talk and slide presentation on design and layout.
  • Lisi will help you to develop your own design, which you will then transfer onto the stone/slate.
  • You will then be ready to carve your design and be proud of it!