By popular demand, on 16th May 2026 Will Davies will be returning to our studio to run a carving workshop. Our October workshop had a waiting list of people wanting to attend so if you are interested in joining, don’t delay! You will explore the capabilities of carving into thermalite blocks with hand tools (hand saws, chisels, rasps and files). An ideal introduction to carving, thermalite blocks can be a cheap, quick and effective alternative to clay and plaster casting, when making maquettes for simplified or abstract sculpture. Given their availability from any large hardware store, and no specialist tools required to work them, thermalite blocks can also be a great material to use simply as an introduction to carving and sculpture. The picture shows you what can be achieved in this one day workshop, running from 10am to 4pm.
The cost, to include materials, is £80 for Wessex Sculptor members and £90 for non-members. Full payment is required to secure your place.
If you would like to register your interest in attending this workshop or find out more, please use the Contact page to message us.
Will Davies is a sculptor of 20 years of experience who has worked as Head Stonemason at Winchester Cathedral.
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