Nick Durnan has over 40 years experience as a stone mason, carver and sculptor conservator of historic buildings. He originally trained as a stone mason at Canterbury Cathedral in the Uk and has a degree in stone carving and conservation at the city and Guilds of London Art School. He has been a freelance conservator, conservation consultant and carver since 1984 and has worked in many English cathedrals including Exeter, Wells, Salisbury, Canterbury, Rochester and Peterborough. Recent projects include making and installing a Cosmatesque mosaic around the high altar at Buckfeat Abbey and. Carving commissions include making a full size reclining Buddah statue at Jamyang Meditation Centre in london in traditional Tibetan style. His current sculpture is focussed on the beauty of natural geometric forms. Follow the links below to learn more about Nick
www.alabastercarving.co.uk, www.nicolasdurnan.co.uk
Basia Goodwin (MA) studied at the Prince's Foundation School of Traditional Arts. Bertrand Gamrowski (PhD) has an educational background in mathematics. We specialise in the use of geometry in traditional art and philosophy, especially the art and architecture of the Camino and Northwestern Spain. Flores del Camino is our home and it is a work of love. Throughout the year we receive pilgrims on their way to Santiago, run retreats and when time permits make our art. It is our great honour to live, work and serve on this beautiful road.
Preliminary timetable for 11th - 17th September 2022
11th Arrival between 4pm & 7pm. Welcome dinner at 7:30pm.
12th Presentations on the Camino and geometry and nature. Exploring León cathedral and its geometry.
13th Visit & design preparation
14th Carving
15th Carving
16th Carving
17th Departure after breakfast.