The IHBC has welcomed the substantial assistance with costs on offer at the Scottish Lime Centre Trust (SLCT) to be secured through funding applications to the National Association of Decorative and Fine Arts Societies (NAFDAS), while current courses on offer include the study Decorative Carving & Letter Cutting.
Rosamund Artis, Director of the Scottish Lime Centre Trust (SLCT) said: ‘We are delighted to be in receipt of NADFAS grant funding not least as this assists the many, many students passionate about the historic built environment as they learn critical skills to safeguard its future’.
SLCT writes:
During the course students are introduced to the basics of both classical and contemporary letter forms by means of the creation of a simple inscription from initial design through to cutting and finishing techniques. Tools and materials are provided and that attendees can take away finished pieces at the end of the course. Each participant will work on their own individual piece and therefore there are likely to be a range of abilities within the class and we will tailor the course to suit each participant.
The course covers Health and Safety, choosing stone for letter cutting, choosing and caring for tools, cut precise straight lines, setting out, cutting letters and finishing of work.
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