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Victor Daly Stone Carver

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Bespoke Headstones

 
The use of stone to mark a grave is as old as time itself, but the process of designing a monument for your loved one is always an emotional one.

At what is a difficult time, Victor will help you to design a bespoke headstone in keeping with the life you are commemorating, and in harmony with the graveyard setting you have chosen.
 
 

Traditional Stone-Carving Skills

Victor Daly Stone CarverIn his workshop on West Cork’s Sheep’s Head peninsula, Victor will use natural materials, traditional tools, and time-honoured techniques, to create a bespoke headstone that will serve as a fitting memorial for the person you have lost.
 
Victor will craft a gravestone which suits the style you have in mind, whether that style is simple or embellished, traditional or modern. He’ll also work with you to decide on the type of stone to use, the wording of the headstone inscription, and an appropriate style of font.

The process of deciding on a headstone is one of the many milestones in the grieving process. Victor takes pride in carrying out the design process in a respectful and thoughtful way.
 
 

An Affordable Memorial

Please don’t hesitate to contact Victor to talk about the kind of headstone you have in mind. A bespoke headstone is an affordable choice for everyone, and you are more than welcome to get in touch to avail of a free consultation at any time.

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An Enriching Experience [Review]

I highly recommend for anyone interested in stone carving to come on one of your courses.

Or anyone wanting something completely different to anything they've done before. The setting is peaceful. The scenery is stunning.

Being with you Victor in the studio was like reaching back into history. Your skill and knowledge is priceless.

You have to experience it to believe it and I think everyone should try this!

Caroline (Feb 2016)

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Gift Vouchers Available

Gift Vouchers Available
 
 
Gift vouchers are available, and can be used to pay for sculptural work, nameplates, and other decorative items, as well as the training courses that Victor offers.
 

Downright Joyous! [Review]

Profoundly satisfying. Downright joyous! A day spent with Victor learning to shape stone was deeply peaceful and enlivening, going from never having used a chisel and a mallet before to becoming confident I could, and very much wanted to, carve on my own.
 
To have access to the advice and guidance, the more than 20 years of craftsmanship and knowledge, the skill and the appreciation of the medium that Victor possesses…to be able to observe and question and do all in the same day was very valuable to me.
 
He is an excellent teacher—knowledgeable, generous, clear, calm and patient . His kind encouragement and offers of support are likely to be exploited very soon – I’m already checking out the stone carving equipment available here in Dublin and anticipating when I might get back to the .
 
Róisín Jones (March 2015)

Want to Learn Other Skills?

If the kind of training you're looking for isn't mentioned here, do please get in touch to see if Victor can arrange a workshop that would suit you.

Health and Safety

Our courses are conducted with your health and safety in mind. We provide safety guidelines for all of the activities you'll undertake here, and we'll provide you with safety goggles and other protective clothing.
 
It is your responsibility to arrive with suitable work-proof footwear, and we'll send a reminder to you about this in the days before your workshop takes place.