"Jens Langlotz made enough time to individually help us all and his skills seemed limitless. He is also a true artist and does an excellent job as a teacher. He is patient, encouraging, and explains techniques very well." - Daryl Branch
"Cathedral Stone Carving" with Jens Langlotz [REGISTER HERE]
Participants will have a rare opportunity to work in the shadow of a working cathedral. Join master mason Jens Langlotz in the historic Bryn Athyn stone shops. Brief demonstrations of techniques will prepare you for shaping your own piece. The workshop covers stone types and properties, the use of different kinds of chisels for texturing, the fundamentals of letter design, both low and high relief carving, and rosette design. You may choose to copy an architectural detail from Bryn Athyn Cathedral, such as one of the rosettes on the side of the building, or make an original piece of your own. No experience is necessary, and more advanced students are always welcome.
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| Jens Langlotz |
About the instructor:
As a master sculptor and carver with more than 20 years of experience,
Jens Langlotz has worked with and mastered the major design building styles — from Romanesque, Gothic, and Renaissance, to American Colonial and American Victorian stone carving. He graduated from Fachschule Fur Steintechnik in Munich. He apprenticed under master sculptor Hans Kupe, one of Germany’s leading stone restorers, and under Al Walters, master craftsman in stone, metal, and wood. He serves as head stone mason for both Bryn Athyn Cathedral and Glencairn Museum, and he has also done work for many other buildings including the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Villanova University, Princeton University, Reading Terminal, and Philadelphia City Hall.
More about the class:
1. What specific techniques are covered in this workshop?
Creating Stone Textures/Moldings Patterns/Lettering&Numerals/Simple Ornate geometric designs
2. What prior experience do students need?
Basic Hand Eye Coordination/layout &basic drawing/geometry (reading a ruler)
3. What to say to students who are concerned because they have no prior experience with glass or with design?
Prior experience is not expected students will learn by doing "hands on" work
4. What do you offer to students with intermediate or advanced experience?
Higher level of complexity in Pattern or Letter layout/Ornamentation
5. What do students make in this class to take home?
Several pieces of limestone with differently developed themes.
6. What tools, supplies or preparatory designs do students need to bring to the class?
All Tools &Materials are provided. Students are encouraged to wear closed toed shoes in the workshop and prepare to get dusty.
7. Do you supply handouts, material lists or class notes?
Students are encouraged to bring a notebook for sketching and note taking. Information on where to purchase hand tools will be discussed.
8. Are you available for continuing dialogue with students after the class ends?
Yes
Photos of past workshops
Examples of Jens' carving:
