West Coast Scupture Association WCSA

Field Instructor
Michael Binkley A fixture at our annual sympsosiums for years, Michael brings his wealth of knowledge of stone sculpture and his ability to give spur of the moment workshops based on his 30 years of stone sculpture experience

WHEN: September 12 - 18, 2011

The 17th Annual Stone Sculptors Symposium & Retreat
To attend the symmposium, download the PDF version of the registration form
- Just print it - and then mail it in. See you in September!

WHERE: Cowichan Lake Education Centre

It is located on a 44 acre property that fronts on Lake Cowichan.
It is a 1 hour drive from Victoria and a 40 minute drive from Nanaimo.

For addition information and an aerial view of the centre visit Cowichan Lake Education Centre.

Symposium includes:

Lodging and all meals from dinner Sunday to lunch Saturday.

Complete immersion, daily instruction and mentoring in all phases of
stone sculpting using hand and power tools for all levels.

A wide selection of hand and power tools, safety supplies and stone will be
available for purchase. Air compressor, electricity and water are provided.

Seven days of non-stop fun and creativity

Ongoing field demonstrations and evening workshops

Bring your own: Air and water hoses, electrical cords, rain and sun shelter
protection, ground tarp for stone chips, tools and equipment, enthusiasm and creativity.

***A detailed list and information package given upon registration***

If you have any questions please contact us at...
info@westcoastsculpture.org or 250-246-9943

Special Guest Sculptor
Sandy Cline
Sandy loves to teach people how to carve...and has been doing it for over 40 years! "You may already have the picture of what you want to make in your mind. All you need is the stone, the tools and a mentor to show you how to bring it out of the stone.

Jade Carving Workshop
Deborah Wilson World renown jade carver. For those interested in aquiring the necessary skills and experience, Deborah's intensive workshops are designed to cover all aspects of hardstone sculpture.

Basalt Carving Workshop
Gerda Lattey Gerda is current President of the North West Stone Scuptor's Association. Gerda is an avid stone sculptor interested the direct carve method on a variety of harder stones. She works with a wide assortment of cool tolls like a diamond chainsaw and a ring saw!