This 1-day workshop will offer participants the opportunity to work on their own small pieces overseen by experienced craftspeople. You will have the opportunity to try your hand at stone carving, producing a design of your choice to take home; whether you choose to focus on v-cutting to make your own door number, or to undertake a grotesque or green man, the limit is your imagination. All materials and lunch, tea and coffee will be provided. No experience necessary!

This workshop is being held as a partnership between CITB NI and Department for Communities Historic Environment Division.

Who should attend?

This workshop is for anyone who has an interest in stone carving and is open to all levels of experience- as places are limited to 8 attendees, tutors will tailor their guidance on an individual basis after offering a general introduction. The session would be useful to a variety of attendees, from enthusiasts to those thinking of becoming stone masons. No construction experience is required, and you will be guided by experienced craftspeople with a wealth of experience of maintaining and repairing Northern Ireland’s state care monuments.

Topics Covered

· Stone carving

Date: Thursday, 19th June 2025

Time: 10am-2.45pm

Programme:

10am Welcome, tea/coffee

10.15am Session 1

12.15pm Lunch (provided)

12.45pm Session 2

2.45pm Close

Important information for attendees:

This event is limited to a maximum of eight attendees to maximise safety and opportunities to learn from the craftspeople. Please be aware that this taster day is taking place in a working depot. Attendees should wear sensible footwear, and it is advised that attendees wear warm clothing/ layers as activities will be taking place semi-outdoors. PPE will be provided.

Getting here:

There is limited parking at the depot, and participants are encouraged to take public transport wherever possible. The depot is located next door to Moira Train station, which has frequent trains to/ from Belfast. If attendees will require a car at the depot, please contact the event organiser to allow monitoring of car parking availability.

Trainers Overview:

The sessions will be led by experienced and skilled craftspeople from Historic Environment Division Moira Works Depot, who are responsible for maintaining and repairing Northern Ireland’s historic state care monuments.

Historic Environment Division within the Department for Communities is the government lead on the historic environment of Northern Ireland.

Stone Carving 1-Day Workshop