Stone Carving with Burngate Purbeck Stone Centre
Join Burngate Purbeck Stone Centre for hands-on demonstrations and talks on the skill of stone carving.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Join Burngate Purbeck Stone Centre for talks and demonstrations on the heritage skill of stone carving in the context of Corfe Castle and Purbeck. Have the opportunity to get a hands on feel for stone carving and Purbeck stone. Our tutors will demonstrate the technique and then give you the chance to add to a section of a piece being made over the weekend by our visitors*
*Safety First: Goggles will be provided / closed toed shoes must be worn. No sandals
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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- Suitability
This is a family friendly event
- Meeting point
This event will take place in the Outer Bailey of the castle
- What to bring and wear
Please wear suitable for exploring a ruined castle. For the 'have a go' session closed toed shoes must be worn. No sandals.
- Accessibility
This event will take place in the Outer Bailey where there is step free access
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