SOAPSTONE BOOTCAMP

What a terrrific day for carving! 17 participants at Soapstone Bootcamp today at the Devonian Botanic Gardens and what a time we all had. Only stopped for a bar-b-que at noontime thanks to Bonnie and Jeff. Everyone liked my toys (power tools!). The creativity of these particpants never ceases to amaze me, lots of talent and a few who really surprised themselves as to what they could create, no limits here. From Camrose, Blackfalds, Sangudo and Wabamum for a full day of carving starting at 9AM right through till 6 PM.

Christ the Teacher Project underway

Off to a good start on the restoration of the 16ft tall sculpture of Christ the Teacher at the new St Joseph Seminary/Newman Theological College in Edmonton. This is a big sculpture and it will require a lot of work to bring it back to better than new condition which is exactly what I intend to accomplish over the summer. Lot of prep work that has to be done prior to actually doing any reconstruction.