Event Description
Limited time only – come and learn from world-renowned sculptor Brian Nyanhongo for a hands-on introduction to Zimbabwean stone carving.
Choose a one-day, two-day or three-day sculpture workshop with Brian Nyanhongo!
With under 6 weeks remaining, this is a unique experience with the opportunity to leave with your own personalised sculpture.
Inspired by the environment he grew up in, Zimbabwean Brian Nyanhongo has made it his mission to maintain ancient tradition through his sculptures, with each one carrying a personal and spiritual value and acting as the voice of his ancestors.
As well as his dream to create a local art school back home in Zimbabwe, he gains fulfilment from empowering individuals to:
- Learn a new skill
- Gain confidence and a sense of achievement
- Embody the therapeutic and rewarding emotions attached to creation
Whether you are artistically inclined or a complete beginner, come and immerse yourself in this incredible experience, taking away not only your own sculpture but a deeper understanding of a different culture and ultimately a changed perspective.
Is this for you?
In these workshops you will:
- Receive expert guidance, all the tools you need and a substantial stone sculpture to take home
- Enjoy a unique Zimbabwean sculpture course
- Be supporting an independent artist
- Explore culture and community
- Connect with natural materials
- Engage in a therapeutic process
- Fashion your own personalised creation
- Create a handmade gift or home decor item
- Have the chance to book as a group – why not come along with friends?
- Enjoy a summer activity in a beautiful setting
What to expect
One day gives you a grounded introduction to stone sculpting, expert guidance and the chance to shape your stone into a finished form, ready for further refinement.
Two days give you more time to refine and polish your sculpture, bringing out the natural colour and character of the stone.
Three days allow you to really perfect your vision, with more time for fine details, smoothing and polishing. It’s also the best option if you’ve chosen a larger stone that needs a little more time to work on.
Regardless of what you book, the organisers can guarantee the following:
- A chance to explore the foundations of stone sculpting
- The opportunity to choose and connect with your own natural stone all the way from Zimbabwe
- Expert guidance to help you understand the stone, sparking your creativity to see a design emerge from the rock’s surface
- A chance to learn to carve and shape the stone with traditional tools
- The opportunity to see demonstrations, gain individual support and hear stories from Brian’s cultural and artistic heritage
