Inukshuk

Inukshuk
This special one went to Singapore for a birthday present in Sep/09. It is made of chlorite from BC

Sunday, November 21, 2010

CHANGES TO 2011 SOAPSTONE CARVING DATES

The dates have been CHANGED for the 2011 soapstone classes - I urge you to register early if you want to attend as the classes always fill up quickly - I'm told that people have already registered for some courses!
Call DBG 780-987-3054 ext 2226 for registration & info

Beginners course (Intro to Soapstone Carving) March 25 & 26
A Refresher course all day May 22nd (9 AM to 6 PM)
Beginners course (Intoduction to soapstone carving) June 10 & 11
Beyond Beginners - advanced carving course Jun 17 & 18 NOTE: (You MUST have previously taken the Beginners Course)


This will most likely end the courses that I have been privileged to do at the Devonian Gardens over the past few years. We are looking at selling our acreage and moving sometime in 2011.

Carving Therapy Art Show in St Albert

A wonderful evening was Nov 15, 2010 at the Arden Theater in St Albert when the first ever Adjunct Carving Therapy Art Show was held displaying some of the work of miliary personnel diagnosed with PTSD. We were honoured to have the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta The Honourable Donald S. Ethell and Her Honour, Linda Ethell and several other dignitaries present for this event. Special thanks to Dr Marilyn Hundleby, Marilyn Rolingher, the staff at the St Albert Mental Health Services for their efforts and support as well as donations from various Edmonton and St. Albert businesses and organizations. An impressive show!

Weekend Carving Class a Success!!







Beyond beginners at the Devonian Garden produced some great pieces of sculpture. Here is just a sampling of some of the excellent pieces that were made by some of the participants. Always a full class but none scheduled now until late spring of 2011. Good idea to sign up early - contact the DBG or give me a shout and I can give you more information