Working in Stone

FOR A MEMORABLE AND REWARDING EXPERIENCE FOR YOURSELF OR AS A GIFT

WORKING IN STONE COURSES ARE FUN, FULFILLING AND JUST A LITTLE BIT DIFFERENT

2024 WILL BE THE SIXTENTH SEASON OF STONE CARVING COURSES RUN AT MY HOME WORKSHOPS IN RURAL WHITESMITH NEAR LEWES SUSSEX,

WHERE THE SETTING IS AUTHENTIC AND INSPIRING, ENCOURAGING YOU AND YOUR CREATIVITY TO FLOURISH

ALL YOU NEED TO BRING IS ENTHUSIASM AND A PAIR OF STOUT SHOES.

Whether you want to try something completely new or develop your existing skills, we have a range of courses available to suit all ages, abilities and objectives.

With small group sizes you will receive in-depth tuition, advice and guidance.

Chris Pellett has almost fifty years’ experience in stone carving,

his relaxed, encouraging and enthusiastic style make the weekends suitable for all ages from 11 – 91.

Whether it is for entirely recreational purposes or for professional development, the aim of each course is to enable you to successfully take home a piece that you can be proud of and equip you with skills for the future.

All of the courses include the stone, use of the tools and plenty of encouragement as well as a tasty light lunch and delicious homemade cake.

The courses can be tailored to suit your needs and support whatever project you’d like to work on so if you have any questions please just ring, 01825 872830 or email ctpellett@yahoo.co.uk.

FOR 2024 WE HAVE FRESH GENERAL MASONRY PITCHERS, PUNCHES, BOLSTERS AND DRAFTING CHISELS, PATENT CLAWS, LETTERING HAMMERS, TUNGSTEN CHISELS AND CINTRIDE RASPS FOR BOTH STUDENT USE AND PUBLIC SALE (Please enquire if you need tools for home or work).

A WIDE SELECTION OF STONE INCLUDING CAEN, PORTLAND, HOPTON WOOD. AND FOR LETTERING; WESTMORLAND GREEN AND WELSH BLACK SLATES. AS WELL AS THE OLD FAVOURITES OF PURBECK, BATH AND CLIPSHAM LIMESTONES.

All the pictures on these pages are of the students work and if the idea appeals to you, just phone, e-mail or send us your contact details without any obligation.

And remember we offer Gift Vouchers for that unique present! – Please enquire

Chris Pellett trained at Brighton college of art & Weymouth tech. His work can be seen at the Royal Pavilion Brighton and in the Houses of Parliament London. He has run his own company; Albourne Stone & Marble since 1980.

Please see the Albourne Stone facebook page for more information