About this Event
Sip and Sculpt Fridays!
Join Route 22 Gallery for a relaxed, hands-on soapstone carving workshop! Enjoy some refreshments from our cash bar while you learn the fundamentals of shaping stone and creating a finished sculptural piece with artist and Soapstone master Michael Emery.
Sip and Sculpt Fridays is a guided, beginner-friendly introduction to soapstone carving.
Participants will learn basic carving techniques, safe material handling, and simple hand-sanding methods using water to reduce dust. With the ability to choose from a small set of pre-selected shapes and designs, participants will be able to create a finished sculptural piece. The emphasis is on process, experimentation, and creative confidence rather than artistic perfection.
No prior experience is required, and each participant will leave with a completed stone carving they created themselves.
Materials Provided: Yes
*Our cash bar will be open for refreshments throughout the workshop!
Dates:
- Friday, February 20th
- Friday, March 20th
- Friday, April 17th
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Registration Price: $50 + GST | Fees
About the Instructor:
Michael Emery is a sculptor and workshop facilitator with decades of experience working with natural stone and hands-on creative processes. Through soapstone carving, he introduces participants to the fundamentals of shaping stone while encouraging experimentation, patience, and creative confidence. His workshops are welcoming and accessible, focusing on process over perfection and designed for people of all experience levels.
Michael is the founder of Unique Soapstone Experiences, offering engaging, skill-based carving workshops for individuals, schools, community groups, and organizations. Participants leave with a finished piece they created themselves and a deeper appreciation for working with their hands and natural materials.
uniquesoapstoneexperiences.ca | @uniquesoapstoneexperiences
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Route 22 Artist Collective Gallery, 208 1 Street West, Cochrane, Canada
CAD 54.58
