SKELTON WORKSHOPS, SUSSEX
Course tuition by Helen Mary Skelton, Paulien Gluckman (sculpture and letter cutting) and Jo Sweeting (sculpture and lettercutting).Courses are held in the studio of the late John Skelton FRSA, MBE, sculptor and letter cutter, beneath the South Downs in beautiful rural Sussex near the south coast of England.The sculpture course includes the techniques of direct carving in stone, considerations of form, nature of materials and use and care of tools.Individual tuition takes place throughout the course.The lettercutting course is based upon the simple application of Roman letterforms.The processes from design through to finishsing techniques are inlcuded.Individual tuition takes place throughout the course.To book any of the courses below Contact Helen Mary Skelton Tel 01273 842363.
Stone Sculpture and Lettercutting 2020 course dates
Saturday Mornings – £276
10am -1pm
10 weeks starting January 11
10 weeks starting April 18
10 weeks starting September 26
Thursday Afternoons – £276
2-5pm
10 weeks starting January 9
10 weeks starting April 16
10 weeks starting September 24
Thursday Evenings £186
7-9pm
5 weeks starting January 9
10 weeks starting April 16
10 weeks starting September 24
Friday Mornings – £276
10-1pm
10 weeks starting January 10
10 weeks starting April 17
10 weeks starting September 25
Weekend Course £140
Saturday and Sunday 10am-5pm
April 4 – 5 With Helen Mary Skelton and Paulien Gluckman
Three Day Course £202
Not on this year.
5 Day Course £340
10am-5pm
Monday 6 – 10 July
with Helen Mary Skelton and Paulien Gluckman.
Wood Carving Course – £140
Will confirm dates later.
Materials for lettercutting:
sketch books, pencils (hard and soft), ruler and rubber, stout shoes. Also bring your ideas
Stone:
Stone is sold by the kilo and ranges in price from £3-5.50 per kilo.Softer stone such as Bath and Serpentine are used for sculpture and suitable limestones or slate for lettercutting.
Basic tools are provided but please bring your own if you have them.
Lunch:
There are several pubs within a three mile radius all serving meals or bring a packed lunch.
Accommodation:
is available in nearby guest houses. Click here for link to www.lewesbandb.co.uk
Course fees:
include all tuition and morning and afternoon drinks with light refreshment.
Fees are payable by cash, cheque or card, (there is a booking fee for card payment). |
