Stone Carving Workshops
I now offer Sculpting Workshops at my McKinnon studio (in Melbourne's bayside) with classes for beginners to advanced.
I also conduct Limestone Carving Workshops at Bulleen Art & Garden whenever scheduling allows.
These single-day sessions run from 10am to 4pm.
1-Day Limestone Carving Workshops at McKinnon
This is a great way to get started, & the $95.00 fee includes a piece of limestone to sculpt, take home & enjoy!!
Lunch plus tea/coffee/soft drinks included (not at Bulleen)
Next dates: - Saturday 2nd June 2012 - Now Available
- Sunday 3rd June 2012 - Now Available
For McKinnon bookings email Jenny via the Contact page to register your interest - full details by return email.
Please book early to avoid missing out; places can only be held for paid bookings.
1-Day Limestone Carving Workshops at Bulleen Art & Garden
Beginner to Intermediate level workshops set in the beautiful surrounds of Melbourne's best garden nursery!
Next dates: - Sunday 27th May 2012 - Sorry, sold out
NEW DATE - Sunday 24th June 2012 - Now Available
These bookings strictly via Bulleen - Link to BAAG: BulleenArt&GardenWorkshops
Cancellation Policy:
McKinnon - Cancellations notified 14 days in advance may be transferred to a later workshop date wherever possible.
Bulleen - Please follow the link to BAAG website here
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Please note that I can also organize private sessions for Limestone or harder stones for groups/individuals upon request.
Testimonials:
"I'm not a particularly creative person and have never done anything artistic like drawing or painting, so this was a whole new world for me - and I absolutely loved it!! I went with a couple of friends and we all had such a fantastic day. Jenny was so helpful, informative and understanding and there was absolutely no pressure by either Jenny or my classmates to come up with anything arty or spectacular, I just did what I felt comfortable doing. And the best part was that it gave me loads of confidence and I now have lots of my own ideas and I can't wait to do another class!
Thanks again Jenny, it was a thoroughly enjoyable day which I would recommend to EVERYONE!
Cheers
Cherry"
and another . .
"Jenny, you are a miracle worker!! I attended your fabulous limestone class last Sunday, and can't believe how much I enjoyed myself and what I was able to produce.
Even though i kept telling you I was not very creative, your calm persistent encouragement got me through, and my family are a little sceptical that I actually made it myself!
My sculpture has now found pride of place in our garden and gets lots of comments. Thankyou sooo much - I will see you again soon to do some Soapstone I think . . !!" (KP)
and another . . .
Hi Jenny, I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed the workshop on Saturday. It really was magical in that one gets lost in their own little world working on sculpture, but at the same time being with others enjoying the same activity. The magic happens when you look up and see that all of us have created so different, but so fantastic pieces of art that we could not have imagined we could do. It was a privilege to share your warmth and hospitality that you and your family extended to all of us. Thank you so much. Would you please forward me a copy of the photo you took of everyone's sculptures at the end of the day.
Kind regards (KV)
and more . . .
"Hi Jenny
I did your workshop on Saturday and had a great time. ( I made the female body figure )
I came home like a prep child waving my creation to everyone feeling very proud of myself.
I cant wait to do another one
My husband loved it too and is dying to get me some more stone.
Could you please tell me the name of the sealer I need to finish my sculpture as I forgot to write it down.
Thank you so much for the opportunity to whet my creative juices again
Kind regards
And thank you again"
Jennifer
2-Day Soapstone Carving Workshop at McKinnon
The Soapstone is carved with hand tools, then sanded, and polishes to a lovely high gloss.
Small class numbers offer close tuition, and participants should go home after Day 2 with a finished sculpture!
Price includes a small piece of imported black soapstone, use of tools, wax, plus lunch & tea/coffee/soft drinks.
Dates: Next dates (2012) to be advised shortly.
Time: 9.30am - 4.30pm each day
Cost: $395.00 per person (covers both sessions)
These groups will be limited to a maximum of 6 participants per session; places can only be held for paid bookings.
Please let me know asap via the Contact page if you are interested; I will send a PDF with all details by return email.