Stone & Wood Carving
Stone Carving
Have you ever wondered how stone sculptures are made? Are you interested in creating art in three dimensions? Do you enjoy working with your hands in an outdoor environment? Then our direct stone carving workshops are for you.
Direct stone carving refers to a method that employs hand tools, with the sculptor cutting directly into the stone or wood, without the use of mechanical aids, models, plaster casts or detailed plans. This makes for a more natural approach with results that are authentic, unique and personal.
Whether you are a complete beginner or have some experience stone carving, enrolling in any of these workshops will provide you with an individualized learning experience that meets your goals.
For more information email info@ricelakearts.ca or connect with us at 647-985-4352.
3 Day Stone Carving Workshop
If you are a complete novice or have some basic experience carving stone, this 3-Day workshop is for you!
In this workshop we will provide the instruction required for you to complete a carving from raw stone to polished sculpture.You will begin by selecting a piece of stone appropriate for the timeframe and your goals. We have a good supply of Zimbabwean stone in a variety of sizes and shapes available for purchase on the first day of the workshop at $4/lb. Workable by hand, vibrant in colour when polished, this stone is highly sought after by sculptors worldwide.
Once you have selected your stone, you will be guided through the carving process step-by-step, beginning with creating a base for your piece and roughing in your design using a hammer and a point tool. You will continue to define your sculpture with chisels, rasps, files and sandpaper moving from rough to refined grits to create a very smooth surface that reveals the colour and beauty of your stone.
All carving tools are provided, however, if you have some of your own, we encourage you to bring them along.
These introductory workshops are capped at 6 participants to provide you with the one-on-one support you require as you learn this historic technique.
Dates & Details
Coming January 2026
For more information email info@ricelakearts.ca or connect with us at 647-985-4352.
5 Day Stone Carving Workshop
This 5-day workshop will provide you with the time required to create a more complex and challenging stone carving. Whether you are fairly new to carving or have many years of experience, in this week-long workshop your instructor will help you to develop your design ideas, problem solve, improve your skills, use new tools and provide you with guidance as you refine and finish your sculpture.
We have a good supply of Zimbabwean stone in a variety of sizes and shapes available for purchase on the first day of the workshop at $4/lb. Workable by hand, vibrant in colour when polished, this stone is highly sought after by sculptors worldwide. Alternatively, you are welcome to bring one of your own stones.
All basic tools are supplied, however you are encouraged to bring your own if you have them.
Dates & Details
Coming January 2026
For more information email info@ricelakearts.ca or connect with us at 647-985-4352.
Your Instructor
BIO
Miriam Davidson
Stone Carving at Rice Lake Arts
Introduction to Wood Carving & Wood Burning
One Day Workshops
We are pleased to have Kieran Moore return to Rice Lake Arts in 2026. This workshop is designed for novice wood carvers/burners, and will make use of small scale knives and carving tools, as well as dremels and wood burning tools for fine detail. You will spend the first part of the workshop learning about the properties of various wood for carving and burning, then Kieran will guide you through the process and help you create a small carving. No previous wood carving experience is required.
Dates & Details
Coming January 2026
For more information email info@ricelakearts.ca or connect with us at 647-985-4352.
Your Instructor
BIO
Kieran Moore
Wood carving examples
You are registering for Rice Lake Art’s
2 Day Stone Carving Workshop
SAT & SUN June 28 & 29
10 am – 4 pm
Please fill out the form below – if you have any questions, let us know in the message section. Your registration will be finalized once you e-transfer the workshop fee of $240.00 to info@ricelakearts.ca. We are set up for auto deposit, no password required.
Once payment is received, we will email you confirmation of your enrollment.
Early Bird Special!
Celebrate Spring with 10% off
our Fibre Arts Workshops until April 12!
(Full prices posted - deduct 10% if you send your e-transfer by April 12!)
You are registering for Rice Lake Art’s
3 Day Stone Carving Workshop
SAT/SUN/MON August 2-4
10 am – 4 pm
Please fill out the form below – if you have any questions, let us know in the message section. Your registration will be finalized once you e-transfer the workshop fee of $360.00 to info@ricelakearts.ca. We are set up for auto deposit, no password required.
Once payment is received, we will email you confirmation of your enrollment.
Early Bird Special!
Celebrate Spring with 10% off
our Fibre Arts Workshops until April 12!
(Full prices posted - deduct 10% if you send your e-transfer by April 12!)
You are registering for Rice Lake Art’s
5 Day Stone Carving Workshop
MON-FRI June 16-20
MON-FRI July 14-18
MON-FRI August 18-22 (Sorry, this class is FULL)
10 am – 5 pm
Please fill out the form below – if you have any questions, let us know in the message section. Your registration will be finalized once you e-transfer the workshop fee of $565.00 to info@ricelakearts.ca. We are set up for auto deposit, no password required.
Once payment is received, we will email you confirmation of your enrollment.
Early Bird Special!
Celebrate Spring with 10% off
our Fibre Arts Workshops until April 12!
(Full prices posted - deduct 10% if you send your e-transfer by April 12!)
You are registering for Rice Lake Art’s
Introduction to Wood Carving & Wood Burning Workshop
SAT July 12
SAT August 16
10 am – 4 pm
Please fill out the form below – if you have any questions, let us know in the message section. Your registration will be finalized once you e-transfer the workshop fee of $160.00 to info@ricelakearts.ca. We are set up for auto deposit, no password required.
Once payment is received, we will email you confirmation of your enrollment.
Keiran brings a wealth of experience working in wood with hand tools to create whimsical and functional works of art. Self taught, his carvings draw upon his Celtic heritage, and are inspired by his 35 years living and working in the Northwest Territories. An author, Kieran’s memoire, Burnt Snow: My Years Living & Working with the Dene of the Northwest Territories, was published by Hancock House in 2020.
Wood Carving Examples