Christ the Teacher - completed!!

Happy to let you know that the restoration of "Christ the Teacher" is now complete and the remaining tarps will soon to be removed as the landscaping is finished. This piece of sculpture now stands part of the beautiful grounds of the new St Joseph Seminary/Newman College in Edmonton. It has been close to three years since I was first contacted to do the restoration and has been my main focus this summer and fall. Everyone seems most pleased with it and it has been such a privledge to have been chosen to do the work, certainly a highlight of my carving career.

Christ the Teacher nears completion

It's been a long time getting done, but it seems finally at hand that the Christ the Teacher restoration project will be done - perhaps today! My brother-in-law, Ken Corbett is up from Phoenix and has been giving me a hand to get this project wrapped up while the good weather remains. We poured more concrete, did some sanding and today expect to finish off the base and feet, one more spray of Superkrete Micro-Bond and then it is ready for the top sealer coats to be applied and then the job is done! YES!

Soapstone Carving SANGUDO AB - Oct 1/2

What a pleasant way to spend a beautiful fall weekend. Carving soapstone bears in Sangudo AB with an energetic class with six participants will likely create a new carving group in that community. Lots of talent, eager particpants and a community that supports this effort and is looking at doing more for the arts. Neil, Hilde, Kat, Jamie, Jackie and Judy each carved a bear for the first time. Thanks to all who were involved in making this weekend such a success and wish you all the best as you make plans to make this a vital part of the community. Great achievement, keep up the good work!