Stone Carving (Warwick Sunday Morning) S4

Welcome to the ancient yet surprisingly modern world of stone carving.  First-time students will experience the excitement of a Michelangelo experience, learning about stone, carving technique and will be starting off with traditional hammer and chisel just like the old masters used.  Returning Students will experience a continuation of traditional tools while adding the modern element of pneumatic and electric carving tools.  Advanced students will be encouraged to push the boundaries of their imaginations and experience. All students will learn aspects of sculpture design while working on their own original designs.

Skills Acquired:

• Understanding of design fundamentals about stone carving.
• Competency with various stone carving equipment.
  
• A basic knowledge regarding the specifics of the varieties of available stones.

Prerequisites: None

This is a 8-week class