$125 per person

Michelangelo spoke of his for carving stone as "I saw the angel in the marble and carved until I set him free." To paraphrase— seeing the form within the raw block and removing everything else…to literally remove that which does not matter. I like this analogy in life and in making my work. When we remove all the stuff in the way of what matters, things get a lot more peaceful…we might even be able to create our masterpiece!

There’s nothing like the meditative effects of carving stone to remind us to be in the moment with what we are doing and let go of that which does not matter…because right now is all that matters.

This workshop will get you in a meditative zone by focusing your attention on the stone and how each mark you make changes the stone and changes your perception of what comes next.

We will go over a few of the simple techniques of using a Dremel tool and a few small carving bits to get you started and we will also go over the basics of sanding and finishing the stone. We will also spend time reflecting on the process and how being present can carve peace into other parts of your life by removing that which does not matter in each moment.

There is no right or wrong way to do this, no critique or judging here, just calmness and carving until the inspired sculpture emerges from the stone and you emerge inspired with it.

At the end you will walk away at peace and with your own piece of stone sculpture to remind you to simply be here and attend to what matters in the moment.

Ages 9 and up. All minors must participate with an adult.

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