Intro to Stone Carving: Direct Carving Biomorphic Forms (FULL) - H. Grace Boyle

Learn the basics of stone carving, a reductive technique, by working with Italian alabaster.

We will be using the direct carving method, meaning using no references, to complete a stone carving.

This process includes:

• Sketching the design on the stone
• Blocking out the form
• Refining the form
• Sanding
• Polishing and sealing the final sculpture

Emphasis will be placed on:

• Learning the technical methods of stone sculpture
• Honing each student's ability to respond to the inclusions, coloring, and consistency of natural stone

Supply List:

• China Marker or colored pencil
• Dust mask