{"product_id":"261201-stone-carving-class-a-skill-based-approach-tuesdays-5-8pm-december-2026","title":"261201 Stone Carving Class: A Skill Based Approach Tuesdays 5-8pm December 2026","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTONE CARVING-A SKILL BASED APPROACH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(34, 72, 220);\"\u003ePLEASE NOTE: CLASS MEETS DEC 1st, 8th, 15th, \u0026amp; 22nd.\u003c\/span\u003e NO INSTRUCTION 12\/29\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompleat Sculptor is excited to collaborate with Pellettieri Stone Carvers' Academy (\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.stonecarversacademy.org\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewww.stonecarversacademy.org\u003c\/a\u003e) to present a weekly class based on the traditional apprenticeship model. Stone carving skills are introduced in a sequential manner throughout the month. Each new skill is taught and practiced through a short assigned project. INCLUDES OPEN STUDIO TIME!*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVirtues of this approach:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt allows students to focus on the challenge of learning how to use the tools with control through low-stakes projects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuccess can be measured objectively. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearning through the creation of a work of art introduces a whole host of other challenges (composition, anatomy etc) as well as a level of attachment to the sculpture which hinders the experimental risk taking attitude that is such an asset when learning a new skill.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs you might guess, this class is designed for beginners, but even experienced carvers will benefit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course will be presented on \u003cstrong\u003eTuesdays (5-8pm) with students enrolling on a monthly basis\u003c\/strong\u003e and progressing through the sequence at their own pace. Eventually, they will design original sculptures in consultation with the teacher after completing the four assigned projects. New students can join and start from the beginning at any time. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stone being used will be limestone and each student must buy a block that will be used for all essential projects. The basic tools are provided.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClass is Tuesdays, 5-8pm \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eat 110 W 19th St\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(190, 25, 55);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eINCLUDES OPEN STUDIO TIME!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMondays: PNEUMATIC 10am-4:30pm\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWEAR EAR PROTECTION\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTuesdays: 10am-4:30pm\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThursdays: 10am-5:30pm\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSaturdays: 1pm-5:30pm\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSubject to change. Call for availability or check calendar posted on door.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TCS Classes","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":51217796170043,"sku":null,"price":375.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/7539\/6411\/files\/2-tuesday_a2d5fc08-46f4-401c-a475-617b6835d655.png?v=1710971201","url":"https:\/\/shop.sculpt.com\/products\/261201-stone-carving-class-a-skill-based-approach-tuesdays-5-8pm-december-2026","provider":"The Compleat Sculptor, Inc","version":"1.0","type":"link"}