About this Event
Soapstone Carving Workshops
A creative Sunday morning with artist Rebecca Lindum Greene
Discover the pleasure of carving stone by hand in this relaxed, practical introduction to soapstone carving. Hosted by Coreset multidisciplinary artist Rebecca Lindum Greene, these small creative sessions invite you to slow down, explore a natural material and make something unique.
In just 2.5 hours, you’ll have the opportunity to carve your own pendant or small palm-held sculpture. Whether you’re looking for a new creative experience, a thoughtful handmade gift, or simply some time to yourself, this workshop is an accessible introduction to a fascinating traditional craft.
Workshop dates: Sunday 8 November and/or Sunday 22 November 2026
Time: 10:00am–12:30pm
Price: £30 per person, per workshop + booking fee
Included: Materials, tools and refreshments
What is soapstone carving?
Soapstone is a soft, talc-rich metamorphic rock that has been used for centuries to create sculptures, decorative objects and everyday items. Its workable nature makes it an inviting material to explore through hand carving.
In this introductory workshop, you’ll learn about the material and discover how basic hand tools can be used to shape it. You’ll have time to experiment with the stone, explore its texture and form, and begin developing a small piece of your own.
You can choose to make a pendant or a small palm-held sculpture. Your finished piece might become a seasonal gift for someone special, a keepsake, or a reminder of a morning spent making something with your hands.
No previous carving experience is needed. The sessions are about discovering the process, enjoying experimentation and giving yourself permission to be creative.
The benefits of carving
Soapstone carving is more than a way to make a beautiful object. It can also offer a welcome opportunity to pause, focus and reconnect with your creativity.
Creativity and self-expression
Working with stone encourages you to explore shapes, patterns and textures. As you discover how the material responds to your tools, you can develop your own ideas and make something that reflects your individual approach.
Time to slow down
The hands-on nature of carving invites concentration and patience. Giving your attention to a physical process can provide a refreshing break from screens, busy schedules and everyday distractions.
A connection with history and culture
Stone carving is an enduring artistic practice, with traditions found across cultures and generations. By working with soapstone yourself, you can experience a small part of this long history of making.
The satisfaction of making by hand
There is something rewarding about transforming a piece of natural stone into an object of your own design. The process offers room for experimentation, discovery and learning, whatever your level of experience.
A meaningful handmade gift
With the festive season approaching, a carved pendant or small sculpture could become a personal gift with a story behind it. Alternatively, keep your creation as a reminder to make space for creativity in everyday life.
Meet the artist: Rebecca Lindum Greene
The workshops are hosted by Coreset multidisciplinary artist Rebecca Lindum Greene, who graduated with a BA in Illustration in 2004.
Rebecca has always been interested in nature, including both human behaviour and the natural world. Her socially engaged practice focuses on enabling creative participation, particularly with excluded and vulnerable people.
Through her work, Rebecca explores how creative activity can open up opportunities for expression, connection and shared experience. These introductory sessions offer a chance to explore a hands-on art form in a welcoming, accessible setting.
Practical information
Dates: Sunday 8 November and/or Sunday 22 November 2026
Time: 10:00am–12:30pm
Duration: 2.5 hours
Cost: £30 per person + booking fee
Refreshments: Included
Materials and tools: Provided
Experience: Beginners welcome; no previous experience required.
What to wear: Comfortable clothes that you don’t mind getting dusty. Soapstone carving can be a dusty process, so please leave your Sunday best at home.
Book your place
Join Rebecca for a creative Sunday morning and discover the pleasure of shaping soapstone into something personal and lasting.
Choose from Sunday 8 November or Sunday 22 November, 10:00am–12:30pm.
£30 per person + booking fee, including materials, tools and refreshments.
Come and try something new, connect with a traditional craft, and carve out a little creative time for yourself.
Event venue & nearby stays
Coreset, Friary House, Newark-on-Trent, United Kingdom
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