Monday, February 4, 2013

Stone Carving Classes - Spring/Summer 2013





       
Stone carving is an ancient activity where pieces of rough natural stone are shaped by the controlled removal of stone. Owing to the permanence of the material, evidence can be found that even the earliest societies indulged in some form of stone work. -Wikipedia

Summer Teen/Four day intensive  Registrations have begun! 

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Stone Sculpture:       

 

 Scott Cahaly
 www.cahaly.net 
/ all levels
                         



Stone Carving Saturdays



Saturday 9:30am-3:00pm 


June 22      -  10 spots left   

July 20        - 11 spots left

August 17 

 One-day workshop for beginners and more experienced carvers. Hand-carving techniques and stone carving lore will be demonstrated and discussed.  Use of the studio’s tools and a modest (4-8) pound piece of  alabaster are included in the fee. Discussions of safe studio practices and stone and tool sourcing help make this  session an excellent initiation to the craft of stone sculpture. A strong emphasis will be put on tool usage as well the process of looking into the rock for imagery! Students will emerge with a stone sculpture in progress.. Group will have a short lunch and rest, accompanied by digital slide show! Ages 16+

$110  (register early!)  Class limit - 12

$83 byos (Bring Your Own Stone)



Semester Classes       


a. Monday 9:30am - 12:30pm
    April 22 - June 24 (9 sessions)  
    no class 5/27   
   






Come learn how to carve stone(alabaster) and learn all parts of this fascinating ancient medium. Beginning/intermediate/advanced students are all welcomed. You will learn the whole process of stone carving from the beginning chisels, to the files and finishing process. Students are encouraged and aided in  producing the type of work that interests them! More advanced students are aided in pursuing new creative directions or in revisiting current ones. Class discussion and demonstration accompany many peaceful hours of working and connecting with the stone. No previous experience required! Tools are included for beginners, stone is an additional cost! Come participate in the magical medium of stone sculpture! Age Range: 16 + Class limit 12  

Single session Drop-ins Welcomed please email with date $62.00

Click on menue, choose session then proceed to payment!
Questions Please Email -stonecarvingdust@gmail.com
or call 781-258-9530 

International Center for Integrative Systems
701 Concord Avenue (2nd floor)
Cambridge, MA 02138 USA                                     
                                                                    
   
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AMPLE PARKING / T & BUS ACCESSIBLE 
AIR CONDITIONED!
*payment methods, credit card/debit/paypal/cash or check made payable and mailed to
Scott Cahaly 2 Bradley st. Somerville MA 02145
*missed classes can be made up in other classes that are currently running when there is space. Classes need to be made up in the same semester that they were missed. No partial refunds or pro-rated classes,
* Inclement weather, if the Cambridge public schools are closed because of a storm then class is cancelled and will be made up at the end of the semester. Please check the Camb. cancellations.
* Full refunds are given for classes withdrawn
from 5 or more calendar days before the first
class. No tuition

refunds can be given thereafter. 
*  classes cancelled due to teacher absence or weather
will be made up at the end of the term

or at a mutually agreed upon time. On days of bad weather please check the website before heading to class. Class cancellations will be posted in red next to semester schedule!

-Kurt Vonnegut

Sunday, February 3, 2013

Summer Morning Intensives















 
For those living in or out-of-state looking to carve stone who can attend a four-day carving window in the summer! (Studio equipped with AC)

 New


Four-day long classes

Two sessions in July & two in August

Mornings 9:00am - 1:00 

Weekly Morning Classes serve as an introduction to the stone carving process and/or continued work time for more experienced carvers. Beginners will learn about the entire process, from stone selection and carving to filing and finishing. More experienced carvers are encouraged to use these daily sessions for sustained concentration on their work while receiving guidance and support. For ages 13 and up...

a: July 9 - 12       -11 spots left
b: July 16 - 19     -11 spots left
c: August 6 - 9
d: August 13 - 16

Price Per class/week
$270.00 ( includes tools and stone)
$240.00 (includes tools not stone)
-stones are available for sale in studio



Summer Morning Classes

Friday, February 1, 2013

Summer 2013 Teen Classes

 



For Kids 11 and up who are interested in carving stone the way it has been done for thousands of years!

  New

Week-long classes

July 8 – August 2, 2013

Afternoons 1:30pm - 4:30 


Students will learn how to carve stone(alabaster) a fascinating ancient medium.
The whole process of stone carving from the beginning chisels, to the files and finishing process will be taught. Students are encouraged and aided in producing the type of work that interests them!

 

a: July 8 - 12   -10 Spots left
b: July 15 - 19
c: July 22 - 26
d: July 29 - August 2

Price Per week: $260.00 ( includes tools and stone)



Click on menue, choose session then proceed to payment!

 

Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Stone and Tools for sale


Please e-mail stonecarvingdust@gmail.com 
to inquire about stone and/or tool purchase!

Raspberry Alabaster
Color is similar to a partly ripe raspberry, leaning toward light or dark magenta, maroon, pink, or dusky pink.  Finished sculptures or carvings take a good polish and the natural color is enhanced by stripes or layered banding of white in most pieces.
-assorted weights from 6 - 30ibs.  $3.00/pound.

Translucent White Alabaster
The alabaster is a species of marble, distinguished for being light, and of a beautiful white colour, almost transparent.
 -assorted weights from 6 - 30ibs.  $3.00/pound.





Used/New Hand Carving Sets
1 point chisel
1 tooth chisel
2 flat chisels
2 files
1 pound hammer

used/$55.00  new/$85.00