Workshops

Join experience stone carving tutor Ann-Margreth in this 2-day Celtic knot in low relief workshop.

You will first be introduced to the origins of Celtic knots and their meaning. Ann-Margreth will then teach you techniques to draw a Celtic knot focusing on symmetry between forms as well as the weaving of a form in and out of each other. You will be given in-depth demonstrations of the tools used and basic stone carving techniques so you can feel ready to put a chisel on your stone tile and carve.

You will be shown what are the characteristics of a reductive process, which chisel to choose and how to create an even surface You will be show the cutting of a clean edge and how to create layers in your carving. Once your relief is carved you’ll then be shown how you can polish aspects of your shapes and use surface texture if you want some forms stand out.

The aim of this course is to inspire you and offer you with the basic skills to design and carve a Celtic knot in low relief in stone. To achieve this you are invited to explore the space between the two and three dimensional using a range of processes, materials, tools and techniques.

By the end of this workshop you will have the skills to create your own Celtic knot design and carve a low relief in stone.