2007 Workshops

To Register for any 2007 Workshops, contact:

Mary Laury
Executive Director, Schoodic Arts for All
info@schoodicarts.org
207-963-2569

Alabaster Carving
Saturday & Sunday August 4-5 9am-3:30pm
This course will introduce students to the technique of alabaster carving. All students will undertake a small carving from roughing out to polishing. Come with an idea to carve or follow the mysteries of the block.
All ages.
Cost: $67
Location: SERC Hobby Shop
What to bring: Any whittling tools, knives, files, rasps chisels or sandpaper.
Instructor: Hugh Lassen

Clay Sculpture
Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday July 30-August 1, 9am-12pm
Students will learn basic principles in 3-dimensional clay sculpting. Choose your own subject (bring your own pictures, etc, to work from) or work from my chosen class subject. Work will be fired after drying.
Ages 12-Adult
Cost: $85
Location: Combs Studio, Main Street, Prospect Harbor
What to bring: Spray bottle, rags, assorted paintbrushes (old)
Instructor: Karen Dale Turdo

Granite Splitting
Thursday & Friday August 9-10, 1pm-5pm
We will take a large block of Sullivan granite and with drills, feather, wedges and chisels turn it into a bench or two. We will discuss some of the geology as well as history of the granite insdustry in Maine.
Ages 13-Adult
Cost: $74
Location: SERC Hobby Shop
What to bring: Safety glasses are REQUIRED. Gloves and Earplugs in you are sensitive.
Instructor: Mark Herrington

Stacked Stone Sculptures
Tuesday July 31, 9am-3pm
This course covers basic stone-working techniques such as drilling, splitting, and carving, and focuses specifically on using steel pins to mount pieces together for sculptural and functional applications.
Ages 15 - Adult
Cost: $68
Location: SERC Hobby Shop
What to bring: Gloves, mask, goggles, ear protection recommended. However, instructor will provide these items if students do not have their own.
Instructor: Obadiah Buell

Twisted Mystery Sculpture
Monday & Tuesday August 6-7, 10am - noon
What is it made of? Plastic? Paper maché? No! Panyhose! Is it a Picasso? A Dali? No! Make it what you want it to be. Animal, natural element, abstract, mythical - definitely magical!
All ages - Please bring a guardian if you require one-on-one supervision.
Cost: $35
Location: Prospect Harbor Methodist Church
Instructor: Bianca Fuksman

Wood Carving
Monday & Wednesday July 30 & August 1
This course will introduce students to the technique of wood carving. All students will undertake a small carving from roughing out to polishing. Come with an idea to carve or follow the mysteries of the block.
All ages
Cost: $52
Location: SERC Hobby Shop
What to bring: Any whittling tools, knives, files, rasps chisels or sandpaper.
Instuctor: Hugh Lassen