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Important information for visitors on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 September. On Saturday 7 September we are hosting a wedding and so access to the ground floor galleries may be restricted in the afternoon, access to Louise Bourgeois: Nature Study will not be affected. On Sunday 8 September all visitors, including members, are required to have a Compton Verney Dining Club ticket.

Workshops

Wood Carving for Beginners
with
Amerton Arts Studio 

Saturday 1 February 2025
10.30am

Use traditional wood carving and hand tool skills to carve a relief in lime wood with tutor Geraint Lloyd.

Master the timeless art of wood caring on this practical 2-day hands on course with Geraint Lloyd. You will use traditional wood carving and hand tool skills to carve a relief in lime wood. No previous experience is required; you will be able to work at your own pace on a range of potential projects suitable for different experience levels. Stage by stage instructions and demonstrations will guide you through every element of the process towards a high-quality finished carving.

prices and information

£130 per person for two day workshop.

All tools are provided, and the workshop will run 10.30am-4pm on both days.

More about Geraint

Geraint Lloyd has 25 years of experience working in both a commercial setting, carving architectural and sculptural pieces together with teaching at multiple venues up and down the country during that time. Geraint is a fully qualified teacher with a PGCE qualification.