Many of our talented members also teach sculpture. Below are scheduled workshops being offered. If you would like a workshop for your group that you don’t see offered here, please get in contact with the artist to see if a workshop can be arranged.
March 2020 Workshops
Ornamental Stone Carving Level I
Learn how to carve ornamental details in Limestone using traditional hand tools and methods. Students work at their own pace on a project set out and lead by the instructor using templates and models. Tools and materials are provided. Students are responsible for personal protection: safety glasses, gloves (optional), closed toe shoes, etc.
- Course fee – $325.00 plus tax
- Instructor – Danny Barber
- Start date – March 2, 2020
- End date – April 27, 2020
- Time – Monday evenings 5:30pm – 8:30pm. 8 weeks.
- Please Note: There is no class April 13th, Easter Monday.
- Spots remaining – 10
- Location – 1520 Lagan Way, Ottawa, On. K1B 3S9
Ornamental Stone Carving Level 2
Expand your skills in carving ornamental details in Limestone using traditional hand tools and methods. Students work at their own pace on a project set out and lead by the instructor using templates and models.
Tools and materials are provided. Students are responsible for personal protection: safety glasses, gloves (optional), closed toe shoes, etc.
Feel free to contact me if you would like more information (Danny Barber, https://barberstonecarving.com/contact-us/).
- Course fee – $325.00 plus tax
- Instructor – Danny Barber
- Start date – Mar. 2, 2020
- End date – April 27, 202
- Time – Mondays 5:30pm – 8:30pm. 8 weeks.
- Spots remaining – 10
- Location – 1520 Lagan Way, Ottawa, On. K1B 3S9
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An Introduction to Stone Carving – 1 Day Workshop
Learn how to carve an ornamental floral motif in Limestone using traditional hand tools and methods. Students work at their own pace on a project set out and lead by the instructor using templates and models. Tools and materials are provided. Students are responsible for personal protection: safety glasses, gloves (optional), closed toe shoes, etc.
- Course fee – $120.00 plus tax
- Instructor – Danny Barber
- Date – March 21st, 2020
- Time – 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Spots Remaining – 10
- Location – 1520 Lagan Way, Ottawa, On., K1B 3S9
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1 Day Soapstone Carving Workshop
Learn how to carve Soapstone using hand tools. This course is for adults only. No previous experience is necessary. Students will be guided by the instructor through the carving process of cutting, shaping, sanding and polishing Soapstone to produce a standing bear. Tools and materials are provided. Students are responsible for personal protection: safety glasses, gloves (optional), closed toe shoes. Dust masks are provided. Coffee and water will be provide as well but participants are responsible for their own lunches.
- Course fee – $120.00 plus tax.
- Experience level – Adult beginner to intermediate, no experience required.
- Instructor – Patrick Imai
- Course date – March 28, 2020
- Time – 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Spots remaining – 10
- Location – 1520 Lagan Way, Ottawa, On. K1B 3S9
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April 2020 Workshops
Introduction to Stone Tool Making (Flintknapping)
Stone tools were first made by our ancestors over 3 million years ago across the world and they are the best-preserved evidence of our past. This class will introduce you to techniques of brittle stone fracture using antler and stone flaking implements. By learning to control fracture using hard-hammer or soft hammer percussion and fine pressure-flaking, participants can expect to make simple tools such as flake knives, hide scrapers, simple arrow heads, or spear points. The core stone will be obsidian, a sharp volcanic glass, and participants will be required to wear eye protection and leather gloves.
Stone, working tools, and eye goggles provided. Participants will need to supply their own leather gloves. Well-fitting work gloves recommend.
- Course fee – $60.00 plus tax
- Instructor – Martin Magne, Ph.D.
- Date – Saturday, April 4th, 2020
- Time – 4 hrs – 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
- Spots remaining –
- Location – 1520 Lagan Way, Ottawa, On. K1B 3S
Please Note: THIS COURSE IS SOLD OUT!
ONGOING 2020 Workshop
Glass Sculpting
Purpose: to make your own small sculpture in glass.
For More Information and to Register Contact: Eiko Emori, Glass Design Studio, mail@eikoemori.on.ca
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ONGOING 2020 Open Studio
Open Studio
This is a great opportunity to take advantage of our carving studio space and work on projects that are too large or too dusty for your home studio. Bankers can be reserved for the entire 8 weeks or you can drop in when it suits you. Drop ins should be organized ahead of time to ensure there is space available. Tools are included and material can be purchased starting at $1 per pound.
Carvers are responsible for personal protection: safety glasses, gloves (optional), closed toe shoes, etc.
- Course fee for 8 week block – $250.00 plus tax
- Course fee for drop in – $35.00 plus tax.
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- Time – Thursday evenings 5:30 – 8:30 pm.
- Spots remaining –
- Location – 1520 Lagan Way, Ottawa, On. K1B 3S9
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