Corporate and Team Experiences
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StoneMind Studio delivers carefully structured stone carving experiences for organisations seeking a grounded alternative to conventional away days.
Sessions are practical, absorbing and material-led, offering teams the opportunity to step away from screen-based work and engage in focused, physical making.
A different kind of away day
Stone carving demands attention, patience and controlled force.
It cannot be rushed, and it does not reward distraction. Working with stone establishes a shared pace and a clear focus, creating space for sustained engagement and collaborative effort.
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Participants complete a finished piece of work, leaving with a tangible result of concentrated, purposeful effort.
What to expect
• Clear demonstrations and structured guidance
• Safe use of professional stone carving tools
• Individual carving projects within a shared session
• Calm, focused working environment
• A completed stone piece to take away
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No prior experience is required. Sessions are accessible while maintaining technical integrity and professional standards.
Who it suits
• Creative agencies and design teams
• Leadership and strategy groups
• Small teams working under sustained cognitive load
• Organisations seeking meaningful alternatives to typical corporate activities
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Sessions are particularly well suited to teams who value craft, precision and purposeful making.
Professional delivery
Sessions are led by Tom Brown, a QEST Scholar and Master Stone Carver, whose work is installed on landmark heritage buildings including the Royal Albert Hall and Pitzhanger Manor in West London. He has also collaborated with leading contemporary artists and studios on high-profile projects
With a background in education and structured group delivery, sessions are carefully managed, safe and professionally run.
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• Fully risk assessed
• Covered by public liability insurance
• Delivered in small-group formats
• Suitable for indoor or external venues
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Session formats
• Half-day experiences
• Full-day workshops
• Bespoke team sessions
• Multi-day creative intensives
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Sessions are delivered in the Chapel Room at St Augustine’s Church in Brighton, now operated as a professional venue space.
The room’s architectural character and natural light create a calm, focused environment, offering a fitting backdrop for working with a traditional material.
Testimonial
"Tom was an excellent tutor. Our team away day was focused, enjoyable, and genuinely meaningful."
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Alasdair, Marketing Lead, London
