Soapstone Carving with Peter Martin
April 22 – May 13, 2024
Mondays, 2:00 – 4:00 pm
4 Week Session
Schedule subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances.
Subject ” Stylized Sitting Bear” in Quebec Soapstone
Peter Martin will help you gain a better understanding of the beauty and techniques used in the ancient Inuit art form of soapstone carving. With Peter’s guidance, you will learn how to turn a rough cut piece of soapstone into a beautiful carving of a Stylized Sitting Bear. There is no requirement to know how to carve but some hand strength is advisable.
Member Cost: $100
Non-Member: $130
Material Kit: $35 paid directly to the instructor
Shipping cost if needed: $30
Registration is a two-step process:
1. Fill out and submit the online version of the General Program registration form by clicking the “Register online” button.
2. Pay online using the appropriate “Buy Now” button.
If you would prefer to register offline, please email A Gift of Art or call us at 905-987-2264.
Members cost: $100
Material Kit: $35 paid directly to the instructor
Shipping cost if needed: $30
ON ZOOM
Non-Members cost: $120
Material Fee: $30 paid directly to the instructor
Meet your instructor
Peter began the serious pursuit of his former hobby when he retired in 2007. Since that time he has developed his skills by creating small and medium size works of art in several different varieties of Soapstone and Alabaster with considerable success. His inspiration comes primarily from nature but he also likes to re-create more whimsical pieces…
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Disclaimer: Class dates and times may vary from those listed.