Have a go at stone-carving sessions

Learn the rudiments of stone-carving from master stonemason Carrie Horwood of Cat's Eye Carving at her studio and workshop in Sandwich.

Experience Sandwich

Where

24 Market Street
Sandwich
CT13 9DA

What3words location

lunged.handfuls.mediate

Useful info

  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly
  • Guide dogs, Hearing dogs and Registered assistance dogs welcome
  • Off-site parking (charges may apply)
  • Wheelchair user friendly
  • Public transport nearby

Admission

Admission fees

Contact

Book a 1-hour taster session and have a go at the ancient art of stone carving!

Experienced stonemason Carrie Horwood will guide you through the process and help you to carve something of your own choosing from a selection of simple designs at her studio and workshop in the heart of Sandwich. These short sessions are an excellent way to see how creative this craft is and how engaging it can be for children who may struggle with concentration. Carrie has been running 'have-a-go' workshops for over 10 years and has received excellent feedback.

Booking in advance is essential - please email or phone. 

  • £45/ person
  • Up to 2 people at a time
  • Please wear sturdy shoes, keep long hair tied back and no dangly earrings
  • Suitable for 10 years+; children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Safety goggles and all necessary equipment is provided. 

You will get a small piece of Jurassic limestone to carve and take away with you.

  • A wooden table with stone-carving tools laid out including mallets, chisels, goggles and stone blocks.
    All the tools you need will be provided.
  • Two people having a go at stone-carving at a wooden workbench
    Carrie's workshops are for up to two people at a time.