Stone Carving Workshops

Dates for 2024:
Saturdays 28th September, 12th October, 2nd November, and 7th December.

Up to 12 places available each day, 9am – 4pm, fee £110 for the day
BOOKING NOW – and FILLING UP

We sell VOUCHERS so you can make the gift of a course to your family & friends. A great idea for a present! The recipient has the chance to learn a new skill while spending the day at the historic Woodchester Mansion. Afterwards they can display their work at home and tell the story of how it was crafted – much better than buying a gift from the shops.

Contact the office on info@woodchestermansion.org.uk to purchase a voucher.

Our Master Mason Stephen at work

Master Mason | Composite Capital – work in progress | Journeyman at work

Participants on previous Stone Days said:

“Had a fantastic day. Stephen was a delightful tutor, helpful and informative. The whole experience was rewarding and good humoured, regardless of ability. Many thanks.”

“Thank you so much for a fun day – most informative. Loved the practical work but also the story.”

“I’d never done anything like this but after a short while I felt at home and comfortable with the tools. A great time of work, learning and inspiration.”

“Excellent and fascinating session. The time just flew by … Loved it.”

“Enjoyable, rewarding and challenging. A friendly and informative team – came away with an appreciation for the craft.”

“I loved this workshop. A great teacher. Enjoyed learning the philosophy around stonemasonry as well as some techniques. A great opportunity in fabulous surroundings.”

“Tracy and I had the most wonderful day in the quite fabulous company of the amazing Dr Stephen. The day was a cacophony of experiences, not only carving our stone piece, but learning all about Stephen’s fascinating life as a stone mason and the mansion’s intriguing history. We now cherish our little carvings as a great memento of a fascinating and wonderfully enjoyable day.”

The workshops are held in the apposite surroundings of the beautifully crafted Neo-gothic Mansion. Refreshments are available throughout the day from our cafe. They offer a unique and totally different experience – why not consider a day as a special gift for family or friends? You can purchase a gift voucher at the ticket desk on Open Days or by emailing the office.

We have spaces on all the advertised dates

Please contact the office to book: email info@woodchestermansion.org.uk.

Follow this link to see some examples of the work of the stonemasons’ guild at their exhibition last year.