Niagara Wheatfield Central School District

Join the Artists from Celtic Nature Studio for a two-week introductory class on the basics of soft stone carving with hand tools. Students will design and create a small sculpture of a traditional Greenman. This class is appropriate for both beginners and more experienced artisans. Students will : Learn basic soapstone relief carving techniques Learn basic safety procedures for carving stone Understand how to work with geometry and stone morphology to create facial expressions.  Hand tools and stone will be provided. Participants should bring a pair of heavy work gloves, a dust mask, as well as a ruler or tape measure.