Stone Bench Project: June 30 - July 3
Stone Bench Project: June 30 - July 3
The Stone Bench Project is open to young people ages 13-19. Working as a team, participants will gain a solid skill basis in three-dimensional design, lettering, architectural and sculptural stone working, as well as an appreciation for the industrial history of the Marble Valley region.
The instructor for the class is master sculptor Nora Valdez, who helped initiate the project in Ayacucho, Peru and has taught the group in West Rutland since 2009. Tools and safety equipment for use in the sessions are provided. The workshop is free to selected students and is limited to ten. Application deadline is May 16, 2025.
PROJECT TIMELINE -- Mon- Friday 9AM - 3PM [June 23-July 3, 2025]
Week 1 - Design, model - making and assemble components of stone bench
Week 2 - Carving and completion of bench
Final day of workshop - Closing Reception
Date TBD - Installation and dedication of 2025 Stone Bench.
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