New for 2012 is the family open day at Burngate on Saturday 28th April.

Come and join us at the Centre for our first family open day at the Centre - whatever the weather.

We will be open from 9.30am - 4.30pm and will have lots to do for the whole family -
- Free children's art activities
- Free stone carving tasters
- Free tasters of art and craft courses
- Demonstrations

Our tearoom will be open - delicious homemade cakes, cream teas and refreshments.

Car parking available

6th - 9th April
Open daily from 10.00am to 4.30pm

Local art and craft, Gallery of sculpture and stone carving, demonstartions and homemade cakes and refeshments.

Stone carving courses for all the family over the weekend:
Family have-a-go stone carving - Sat 7th, Sun 8th & Monday 9th: 2-4pm
Freeform carving - Sunday 8th and Monday 9th 9.30am - 4.30pm

Family have-a-go carving - £20 per adult & £12.50 per child (6 - 13yrs)
Freeform carving - £50 per person per day

Monday 13th Feb
Sewing fun with Rosie Ralls
Have a go at creating some great, inspiring projects for all abilities. Materials, tools and patterns provided.
10-30-12.00pm and 1.00-2.30pm.
Price £7pp per session
Ages: 6 – 12 years

Tuesday 14th Feb
Arty fun - make your own cards
10.00 to 11.30am
Ages: 5 to 11 years
Price: £7 pp

Tuesday 14th Feb
Children’s have-a-go stone carving
Stone carving using simple templates or make their own design
10am – 12pm or 2-4pm
Price: £12.50 pp
Ages: 6 – 13 years

Wednesday 15th February
Messy print making
10.00 to 11.30am
Ages: 5 to 11 years
Price: £7 pp

Thursday 16th Feb
Art and craft madness - Masks & Hats
10.00 to 11.30am
Ages: 5 to 11 years
Price: £7 pp

Thursday 16th Feb
Family have-a- go carving
10am – 12pm or 2-4pm
Price: £12.50 per child & £20 per adult (14yrs+)
Ages: 6 – 80+ years


Booking is essential - we have limited space and don't want to disappoint anyone. Children should dress for mess and lots of fun! Refreshments are included. Parents/carers are not required to stay on site.

We continue to expand our range of courses at the Centre and we are delighted to announce new art and craft courses this year.

- Sewing classes and workshops with Ros Sunley
- Painting with Jan Dagley
- Pottery classes with Rachel Fooks
- 3D Wire & Sculpture classes with Di Quinn and Midge Bullock
- Printmaking with Heather Gibbons

Please visit our course calendar to get more information on dates, course descriptions and prices.

We have lots of new courses and dates in 2012 for stone carving courses at Burngate Stone Carving Centre. Whatever your interest - relief, sculpture, lettering, architectural and masonry - we have something to suit everyone.

The Centre promotes traditional methods of stone carving and you can try your hand at this ancient art in an inspirational location in the Isle of Purbeck, Dorset. Our courses are suitable for everyone from 6 to 80yrs+.

We are extremely lucky to have a variety of tutors with years of experience in working with stone and teaching. You can find more information about our tutors in our tutor section on the website. Whether you are a beginner or looking for advanced skills, we have a tutor and a course to suit you.

Overview of stone carving courses at the Centre in 2012 (visit the calendar for dates):

- Have-a-go carving with Val Quinn
- Family have-a-go carving with Jonathan Sells
- Children's have-a-go carving with Midge Bullock
- Lettering in stone: art of the letter with Anna Bowen
- Introduction to stone carving with Val Quinn
- Have-a-go lettering with Alan Davis
- Gargoyles & Grotesques with Jonathan Sells
- Sculpture workshop and weekend courses with Angelika Seik
- Carry on carving with Val Quinn
- Freeform carving with Jonathan Sells
- Architectural stone carving and masonry with Alan Davis
- Improvers sessions with Mike Bizley
- Carve your own house number or initials with Anna Bowen
- 4 day letter carving course with Anna Bowen

Please remember that we can arrange special group sessions and tailor any of our courses to suit individual requirements with tutors.

We can arrange private have-a-go sessions for individuals, families or groups depending on tutor and Centre availability. Prices start from minimum of £60 for 2 people or less - contact us to find out more.

Burngate Stone Carving Centre in the Isle of Purbeck is open all year and it's unique workshop space is ideal for exhibitions, gallery space and meetings. The main workshop has a woodburner and kitchen facilities are on site and available to use for any event.

The space can be hired all year - special rates for art and craft exhibitions.

Special offer for PAWS members (Purbeck Artists). Find out how you can have your exhibition here at the Centre for free in 2011 and 2012. Call Kelly Fenech to find out more on 01929 439405.

We are running a variety of stone carving courses throughout the year at the Centre on a regular basis but if you can't find a time or course to suit you, please contact the Centre and we can arrange something to fit in with your schedule - mornings, afternoons or evenings (subject to tutor availability).

We can arrange private family have-a-go sessions, individual tuition and much more. Contact us on 01929 439405 or email info@burngatestonecentre.co.uk to find out about options and availability.

Burngate has a new tearoom for this year and offers traditional Dorset Apple Cake, cream teas (subject to availability), hot and cold drinks and a wide range of snacks.

Come and visit us at the Centre and enjoy a cream tea whilst taking in the outstanding views of the Jurassic coast.

The tearoom is open daily between 10am and 2pm during the week (sometimes a little later if the weather is nice!) and 10am - 4pm at the weekends.

The Centre also has a range of local, homemade chutneys and marmalades on offer. Or you can browse our exhibition of sculpture and other local art and craft - including art, ceramics, wool and textiles.

If you are making a special visit, please phone to ensure that we will be open on 01929 439405.