Historic Carving students are diverse in age and experience. A year group will often include cathedral masons and contemporary fine artists but we have helped a skateboarding professional, a ballet dancer and at least one flying trapeze artist into new careers as carvers. What they all have in common is the ability to develop a good eye, an interest in the history of our craft and a great enthusiasm for carving. Whilst the majority of students come from the UK, we have also worked with students from Ireland, Spain, Holland, Italy, Bulgaria, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, India, Zimbabwe, Barbados, Canada and the United States.
There is a useful Youtube video of our students talking about their experience here..
and you can read below what our alumni have to say about studying with us…
I think what I valued most about the Historic Carving PG Dip was the pace and intensity. There is so much to do, so much to learn, so many opportunities and avenues to explore. I loved the challenge and found the work incredibly rewarding. The Art School also has a very particular and special atmosphere […]
The close and regular contact with tutors & staff, and their total dedication to the students was extraordinary. The tutors are all, without doubt, the very best in their fields, and were always more than willing to share their experience and expertise. The very informal atmosphere at the art school encouraged me to feel free […]
Being on the Architectural Stone Carving course gave me the opportunity to work with tutors who had long-standing knowledge and expertise in the industry. If you want to be a practicing stone carver it is the best place to train. What really stayed with you from your time at the Art School? One of the […]