Sebastian Rasch reviews

28 Apr 25'

Barbara reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"Excellent Sebastian is great, course very good "

27 Apr 25'

Josie Aldridge reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"Just had my second weekend stone carving course with Sebastian. Thoroughly enjoyed it once again. The experience is definitely enhanced by working in such a lovely location. Great value for money- would definitely recommend this course! "

14 Apr 25'

Melissa Hookway reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"A most excellent way to spend a weekend. The rural location is delightful, and Sebastian’s beautiful sculptures are within the grounds for inspiration and admiration. I had a most wonderful time being creative, working on a lovely block of Bath stone. With the encouragement and advice of Sebastian I gained more confidence as the weekend progressed. Naturally stone carving is a messy business, so my best gardening clothes were the order of the day! With regard to thoughts about what shape to try and create, I found it very helpful to make a very rough mock up of the shape in papier mache at home beforehand, as I aimed to create a Three D piece. (While there is the option of making a clay model of your shape on the first day of the course to help when it comes to working on the stone itself, I thought I would gain more time if I arrived with the papier mache alternative at the start) Highly recommended! "

26 Mar 25'

Billie Hawkins reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"My parents had a truly wonderful weekend with Sebastian and found the experience very rewarding and relaxing. Great value for money, if you are interested in Stone Carving this is definitely the course to do especially if you are beginners."

16 Mar 25'

Andy F reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"Great course that my wife an I went on, we had great fun as well as learning a lot from Sebastian the tutor. The course is fully hands on, we had six on the course and everyone made something different - it was wonderful. Big thanks Sebastian."

16 Mar 25'

Dee reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"Absolutely brilliant weekend. Great fun with lots of totally different end products. Would love to go back again, when my tired arm recovers! "

6 Feb 25'

Tricia reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"Lovely weekend with the amazing Sebastian. Learnt so much and created a stone carving which I am very pleased with. Sebastian is a great teacher and his workshop is an experience in itself. Great value for money too. "

8 Dec 24'

Paul reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"Sebastian was very knowledgeable on the various stone used on the course. Happy to show the participants the tips and tricks that one would not read in a book. "

18 Nov 24'

Lynn reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"This was a new experience for us which we thoroughly enjoyed. Sebastian is a knowledgeable and patient teacher. We learnt a great deal. One tip as a complete novice to stone carving - choose a reasonably soft stone to work on, or at least a stone that is similar in consistency to your practice stone. It makes carving a lot easier."

27 Oct 24'

Karl Neate reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"Fabulous experience. Sebastian was very knowledgeable and a very good craftsman himself. Throughly recommend this course. "

27 Oct 24'

Don reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"Third time coming from Canada to visit Sebastian. Enjoy his teaching style and the wonderful location. Definitely feel like I have made progress with his help. Had a wonderful time meeting the other participants."

1 Oct 24'

Charlotte B reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"I booked this course for my 9 year old son who has only tried stone carving once before. He really enjoyed it and got a lot out of it, carving 3 relief sculptures, using a range of tools. Sebastian was a great teacher - relaxed but encouraging and with some gentle suggestions. He also provided delicious brownies! The countryside setting was beautiful and we had a great weekend. "

9 Sep 24'

Allan Davies reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"Lovely weekend, great group and good location. Sebastian is a good teacher and I was very pleased with what I was able to achieve, never having done this before. Would highly recommend "

23 Aug 24'

Margie reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"Sebastian was a great tutor and the 2 days were really enjoyable. A great group of people and it was both fun and a lot of learning. I love my sculpture and will definitely be back. "

22 Jul 24'

Mel H. reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"Had a great weekend learning how to carve stone under Sebastian's guidance. Was a relaxing weekend. For me the first day was harder removing all the excess material, and on the second day was able finess the shape. Sebastian was a good tutor, relaxed and giving the right amount of guidance while you were free to make your sculpture. Would definitely recommend, and two days is an absolute must, particularly if you want something three dimensional."

7 Jul 24'

Alan Valender reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"Great course and in an orchard with rustic buildings surrounded by the beautiful undulating Gloucestershire countryside. Sebastian approach is relaxed and is such that the subject is not made daunting. He encourages his trainees to have a go carving whatever object they desire and makes the day fun to be part of. Thoroughly recommend to have a go and have an experience you'll never forget. "

7 Jul 24'

IAN PRICE reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"An enjoyable experience in a creative eclectic environment. An opportunity to carve with high levels of autonomy. Sebastian. Is a very light touch teacher allowing students to find their own way. Leaving inspired to do more carving and desire to learn more. "

16 Jun 24'

Mary reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"Have just returned from a very enjoyable weekend course with Sebastian. I wasn’t at all sure what to expect - whether I would have the ability to create something or indeed strength required to carve stone. I needn’t have worried. Sebastian quickly explained the techniques and tools I would use and left me to familiarise myself with both. Before I knew it he had advised me on a piece of stone to work with and I was immersed in the carving. At the end of the first day in a lovely setting, both myself and the other members of the small group had made great progress towards our designs. The second day also flew by and I am very proud of the sculpture I have made. I would thoroughly recommend this course to everyone."

15 Jun 24'

Don Baker reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"As I stand in my workshop 2 weeks after my training weekend with Sebastian Rasch, I'm looking at my next piece in a different frame of mind to that before the course. Sebastian has inspired me to see that after 9 years of cutting small stone stone with hand tools, I can be confident in my ability to move on to real and larger pieces. I never knew that I could cut into stone, and see that is as good a piece as any other. Now I can. My sincere thanks go to Sebastian for giving me the confidence to continue with larger and more interesting work. From the fantastic pieces that the other people on course produced, I'm sure that they have confidence too. Especially as they were 1st time stone cutters aged 16 upwards. If you're uncertain, don't be. Sebastian will guide you."

6 Jun 24'

Dayna reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"Brought the package as a gift for our daughters 16th birthday. She went with her dad and they had an absolutely amazing time with Sebastian. They created two marvellous pieces of art and would highly recommend the course to anyone. Each day, they both came home with the biggest of smiles. Thank you Sebastian 😊 "

14 Apr 24'

David Martin reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"A very chilled weekend in the Cheltenham countryside. Good advice and support was provided throughout the weekend with Sebastian (metaphorical) holding out hands throughout. A well run and highly enjoyable course."

17 Mar 24'

Blake S reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"I loved my time learning how to carve stone with Sebastian, and I highly recommend anyone interested take the course. I would do it again, and I now have the confidence and basic knowledge to start playing around with stone all on my own! "

17 Mar 24'

Paul reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"A great weekend to learn new skills, meet new people and all in a fantastic location and relaxed environment. Would I do it again? Absolutely!"

27 Jan 24'

Mike and Fiona reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"So good was our first experience of this workshop we returned for a second visit. All the positive plaudits others have commented on are true. Sebastian is a great teacher who gives you confidence that you can achieve. The activity itself is absorbing and accessible to anyone. It takes place in a fantastic setting. More than happy to recommend it. "

14 Jan 24'

Louise B reviewed: Stonecarving Weekend, Gloucestershire Cotswolds

"Received the course as a surprise but very welcome gift. Never worked with stone before but felt reassured from the first contact with Sebastian that I’d be able to make something meaningful to me. Sebastian is an encouraging and expert presence, always available for advice, with a knack for spotting just what help is needed and when. The small group size was perfect and sociable. All equipment was provided. Hot drinks and log burner were warm and comfortable on the coldest of days. Beautiful setting, relaxed yet purposeful vibe. Didn’t know it but this was exactly what I needed. Very highly recommended. "