http://www.learnstonecarving.com/Stone-carving-blog.html The Stone Carving Blog keeps you up-to-date with all additions and changes to the learnstonecarving.com Web site. Subscribe here. en-us Stone carving Thu, 19 Jan 2012 01:43:13 GMT Thu, 19 Jan 2012 01:43:13 GMT learnstonecarving.com http://www.learnstonecarving.com/index.html Understand the basics of stone carving from a simple piece to a fantastic garden sculpture. (A) Learn what to do, Where to set up and what you will need.(B) Take a night class or (C) book a workshop. Thu, 19 Jan 2012 01:43:13 GMT http://www.learnstonecarving.com/night-classes.html Night classes are a good way to gain full knowledge about working in stone. Find out about the dates and times for the beginners and advanced classes. Thu, 19 Jan 2012 01:39:41 GMT http://www.learnstonecarving.com/fishing-hook.html My name is Shannon, I have been sulpting for little under a year. I become hooked when I watched a stone sulpter at work, then went home, got out my files Mon, 28 Nov 2011 08:50:43 GMT http://www.learnstonecarving.com/sculpture-gallery.html View the sculpture gallery of artist Shaugn David Briggs and see all the past works, commissioned projects and works for sale. Mon, 27 Jun 2011 06:47:17 GMT http://www.learnstonecarving.com/brighton-east-sussex-uk.html AfricAr Tue, 14 Jun 2011 03:46:05 GMT http://www.learnstonecarving.com/let-me-out.html I live in Baton Rouge Louisiana USA now but am from England. It was there that I went to night school and did a stone carving class at the Midlands Art Sun, 29 May 2011 03:56:41 GMT http://www.learnstonecarving.com/darren-gosling1.html 'The Storyteller', represented by the head of a Tiki, pulls the Taniwha (A native Maori mythalogical Sea Creature) from his mouth. Carved from limestone Sun, 10 Apr 2011 21:06:06 GMT http://www.learnstonecarving.com/celtic-cross.html The two California Poppies represent my wife and daughter, and the butterfly represents my grandson who died in a car accident. The interwoven stems of Fri, 08 Apr 2011 05:21:24 GMT http://www.learnstonecarving.com/darren-gosling.html Carving since 2002 I have slowly developed my skills in Oamaru stone sculpture. I am self taught and have attended two stone symposiums on Wellington's Wed, 30 Mar 2011 20:50:38 GMT http://www.learnstonecarving.com/abstract-sculptures.html View the abstract sculptures gallery of works completed by the adult students who attended the advance stone sculpting course at Papanui High School. Mon, 21 Mar 2011 22:28:53 GMT http://www.learnstonecarving.com/one.html My art has been centered on my fascination for mechanical movements and their parallels with human interaction. My sculpture titled “One” for example, Mon, 14 Feb 2011 04:24:20 GMT http://www.learnstonecarving.com/nature-sculptures.html The nature sculptures in this gallery are works completed by the adult students who attended the advance stone sculpting course at Papanui High School. The nature gallery covers subjects such as plants, birds and animals. Tue, 08 Feb 2011 09:45:30 GMT http://www.learnstonecarving.com/human-sculptures.html View the human sculptures gallery of works completed by the adult students who attended the advance stone sculpting course at Papanui High School. The sculptures here look into the human form and family relationships. Tue, 08 Feb 2011 09:35:29 GMT http://www.learnstonecarving.com/inside-edge.html This work is made from Colorado Yule Marble. the inspiration is from a concept developed in Men's Work (as in personal growth). Each of us approached our Sun, 09 Jan 2011 04:55:24 GMT http://www.learnstonecarving.com/stone-angel-1.html My first limestone angel, carved for a friend. Sat, 01 Jan 2011 02:50:22 GMT http://www.learnstonecarving.com/night-classes.html Enrolments are now open for the term four stone carving course at Papanui High School. Sat, 16 Oct 2010 21:57:26 GMT http://www.learnstonecarving.com/albuquerque-nmusa_v6224664941816051.html www.MamasMinerals.co Thu, 14 Oct 2010 00:57:19 GMT http://www.learnstonecarving.com/albuquerque-nmusa.html www.MamasMinerals.co Thu, 14 Oct 2010 00:57:17 GMT http://www.learnstonecarving.com/buy-stone.html Want to buy stone for sculpting? New Zealand Oamaru stone is a great limestone for beginners. For details purchasing Oamaru stone click here. Sat, 31 Jul 2010 00:17:39 GMT http://www.learnstonecarving.com/student-reviews.html Student reviews: After attending the stone carving course at Papanui High School, read the students comments about how stone carving has benefited them positively.ght class Tue, 20 Jul 2010 01:15:56 GMT http://www.learnstonecarving.com/night-classes.html Enrolments are now open for the term three stone carving course at Papanui High School. Mon, 19 Jul 2010 07:38:09 GMT http://www.learnstonecarving.com/susan-hill-stone-sculpture.html i carve stone for a hobby using the traditional method of mallet and chisel Thu, 06 May 2010 18:54:05 GMT http://www.learnstonecarving.com/figure-one.html i am studying a fine art hons degree. where at the moment i am have a go of carving in stone this is my first peice of sculpture with a building block. Wed, 28 Apr 2010 02:00:10 GMT http://www.learnstonecarving.com/christchurch.html Wood and Stone 1 Foremans Road Hornby Christchurc Sun, 18 Apr 2010 11:45:11 GMT http://www.learnstonecarving.com/the-scuptors-studioartist-grant-crawfordrocking-baby-elephant.html Rocking Baby Elephant happened when a piece of alabaster I was working on began to rebel. I had been thinking of a couple of doves nestled together, but Mon, 12 Apr 2010 07:45:05 GMT http://www.learnstonecarving.com/great-site-for-artists.html Here is a great site for sculptors, it puts you on the map around the world. This is a link to my page, in the right hand upper corner is a link to put Mon, 01 Mar 2010 18:31:43 GMT http://www.learnstonecarving.com/andrea.html I took up Shaugn's stone carving at Papanui High quite some time ago, thinking that maybe I could make something for the garden, but not holding out much Wed, 24 Feb 2010 11:22:59 GMT http://www.learnstonecarving.com/Stone-carving-blog.html#New-Additions Hi guys, Just letting you know that the stone carving gallery has some new additions and the night classes page has next terms dates added. Mon, 22 Feb 2010 01:52:03 GMT http://www.learnstonecarving.com/tuatara.html Oamaru Stone Tuatara- Click to view this detailed sculpture of a native New Zealand Tuatara. Sun, 21 Feb 2010 22:59:39 GMT http://www.learnstonecarving.com/geco.html When we think about sculpture, we tend to visualise figures, made from precious materials such as marble, alabastor or bronze. I, on the other hand, have Sun, 21 Feb 2010 09:37:10 GMT http://www.learnstonecarving.com/seal-carving.html Hi Shaugn, Thank you for publishing my last photo, and for the tips on site build. This winter I am working on a seal carving project, out of two types Sat, 13 Feb 2010 18:20:10 GMT http://www.learnstonecarving.com/joe-gray-gilford-nh-wwwgraystonemasonrycom.html I have been doing stonework for thirty years, and have been sculpting stones as a hobby for the past ten. I have always given my carvings away to friends Wed, 03 Feb 2010 10:15:51 GMT http://www.learnstonecarving.com/sharon.html I have really enjoyed the stone carving, both the classes and work I have done at home. I really like the Koru shape and have been able to add some Paua Mon, 01 Feb 2010 08:02:09 GMT http://www.learnstonecarving.com/stone-carving-gallery.html New Feature!!! You can now add your own stone sculptures to the carving gallery. Just write something about yourself and your work, load your image and hit the submit button. Sun, 24 Jan 2010 10:39:33 GMT http://www.learnstonecarving.com/night-classes.html Enrollments open 25/01/2010. Click on URL for more details. Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:52:31 GMT http://www.learnstonecarving.com/stone-sculptures-by-joy.html Classes and workshops: Find out how to book a workshop for large events, community groups, and private functions, or enrol in an adult continuing education night class Sun, 17 Jan 2010 23:12:22 GMT http://www.learnstonecarving.com/riffler-files.html See how riffler files are good for shaping fine detailed areas on a stone sculpture. Sat, 09 Jan 2010 04:40:45 GMT http://www.learnstonecarving.com/bird-bath.html Oamaru stone bird bath depicting a goddess of flora was constructed for the people of Packe Street Park, in St Albans, Christchurch NZ. On completion an unveiling was held at dusk. Click to view the video Sat, 09 Jan 2010 04:19:13 GMT