SCULPTURE

INTRODUCTION TO STONE CARVING - ALABASTER

Saturday, September 20 - October 18 9:00 - 12:00 PM

Saturday, October 25 - November 22  

Introduction to stone carving will teach you all the basic skills needed to get started in carving stone. Students will learn to carve alabaster pieces. Emphasis will be on: safety, tools, carving procedures, finishing techniques and abstracting sculptural form. Master Sculptors: Brancusi, Moore, Arp and Hepworth will be discussed. Students will be given eye protection and ear protection for use in the class. Sign up early to pre order the alabaster (sold separately). A list of tools needed will be available at the Firehouse Art Center.

Instructor: Bill Boettcher

Tuition: $73.20 Member Tuition: $68.20

Location: Parks Maintenance Facility (South of Reeves Park)

Enrollment:Minimum: 2Maximum: 10