At our specialist education facility on the Highgrove Estate, Barley Court, we run a range of public courses and workshops for anyone to take part in.
These workshops and masterclasses are delivered by experienced and well-respected tutors that support and celebrate traditional craft skills. We also encourage craft practise through community and outreach projects.
The studios at Highgrove, situated at Barley Court an 18th century farmhouse and converted farm buildings, bring together existing and aspiring designers and makers in textiles and furniture and associated crafts and provides training for all levels and abilities.
It is also home to our stone and wood carving workshop, where a range of building arts workshops are delivered. We foster new relationships with supporters of craft and encourage expert practitioners to engage with us to develop workshops and courses that range from just a day to a week or even longer part-time courses which are suitable for beginner to intermediate and advanced-level learners.
Provision is inclusive and accessible to all. We aim to create a space that values both people and planet, encourages collaboration and helps all makers to flourish in their artisanal endeavours.
Upcoming courses
Introduction to letter carving and stone
This three day course is an introduction to letter carving in stone/slate and suitable for beginners. We will discuss different lettering styles and you will hand draw your own design, learn about what works for which purposes and how to transfer your design onto the material. Then you will be taught the ancient technique of carving letters with a chisel and mallet by hand, resulting in letterforms that are sharp, crisp and can last for centuries.
