Stone Carving and Sculpture

In this class, students will learn how to carve and sculpt with Alabaster stone. Alabaster stone is a soft, smooth, creamy-white transparent stone which has fascinated many cultures for over 2,500 years. Resembling sandstone, the rock is an ideal carving surface, especially for beginner sculptors. Alabaster may be carved, sawed, filed, and sculpted, making it the perfect material for sculptures of all kinds, both for beginners and advanced artists. Come experience the beauty of this stone as well as various techniques for its handling.