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.
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AUGUST 2019 Workshops
Ornamental Stone Carving Level 1
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.
Feel free to contact me if you would like more information (Danny Barber, https://barberstonecarving.com/contact-us/).
Course fee – $200.00 plus tax- Instructor – Danny Barber
- Start date – August 5, 2019
- End date – August 26, 2019
- Time – Monday evenings 5:30 – 8:30 pm
- Spots remaining – 6
- Location – 1520 Lagan Way, Ottawa, On. K1B 3S9
Registration: https://barberstonecarving.com/registration-form/
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SEPTEMBER 2019 Workshops
Fun Making Eco Leather Art, with Sheree Bradford-Lea
In this introductory leather art workshop you will transform two plain eco leather rounds into decorative items: One a ring holder, the other a coaster. Using traditional and non-traditional leather working methods you will learn how to make the rounds into your own works of art by creating interesting patterns in the leather, wet molding and painting with acrylic leather dyes. Prepare to find out about the versatility of this material, and have fun doing it.
Workshop Length: 3 hours.
When: Saturday, September 7th, during Almonte Fibrefest.
Cost: $40
Plus Supply Fee: $25
Registration: http://almontefibrefest.ca/workshop/fun-making-eco-leather-art-with-sheree-bradford-lea/
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SEPTEMBER 2019 Workshops
An Introduction to Stone Carving at the Cordwood Studio in Perth, 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.
Feel free to contact me if you would like more information
(Danny Barber, https://barberstonecarving.com/contact-us/).
- Course fee – $115.00 plus $10.00 Material Fee
- Instructor – Danny Barber
- Date – September 8th
- Time – 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Location – The Cordwood Studio, 590 Brooke Valley Rd, Perth, Ontario. K7H 3C6
Registration: https://thecordwoodstudio.com/stone-carving/
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SEPTEMBER 2019 Workshops
Two Day Serpentine Carving Workshop with Patrick Imai
Learn how to carve Serpentine 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 Serpentine to produce a dancing 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.
Feel free to contact me if you would like more information
(Danny Barber, https://barberstonecarving.com/contact-us/).
To register visit https://barberstonecarving.com/courses/
- Course fee – $250.00 plus tax.
- Experience level – Adult beginner to intermediate, no experience required.
- Instructor – Patrick Imai
- Course dates – September 28th & 29th, 2019
- Time – 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Location – 1520 Lagan Way, Ottawa, On. K1B 3S9
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ONGOING 2019 Workshops
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 2019 Open Studios
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.
- Start date – June 27, 2019
- End date – August 15, 2019
- Time – Thursday evenings 5:30 – 8:30 pm.
- Spots remaining – 7
- Location – 1520 Lagan Way, Ottawa, On. K1B 3S9
Registration: https://barberstonecarving.com/registration-form/
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COMING UP 2019 Workshops
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 – $315.00 plus tax
- Instructor – Danny Barber
- Start date – To Be Announced
- End date –
- Time –
- Spots remaining –
- Location – 1520 Lagan Way, Ottawa, On. K1B 3S9
