{"product_id":"stone-carving-at-the-bench-2","title":"Stone Carving at the Bench","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStone Carving at the Bench\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructor\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ryan Gardner\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDates\u003c\/strong\u003e: November 14 \u0026amp; 15, Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 - 5:00\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClass Fee:\u003c\/strong\u003e $460 | \u003cstrong\u003eSupply Fee\u003c\/strong\u003e: $60 with additional materials available to purchase\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice='1 1 [\"table\",{},\"table_row\",{},\"table_cell\",{\"colspan\":1,\"rowspan\":1,\"colwidth\":[594]}]'\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrerequisites\u003c\/strong\u003e:  None\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClass Description:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis class offers participants the chance to learn the techniques involved for carving stones at your bench. No large lapidary equipment required! Students will be shown a number of different diamond bits to achieve a variety of designs and textures in your stones and then how to polish those carvings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRyan will also show students the process for creating laminations as well as the steps to create gold designs in stones such as the ones used by Ryan to create his Gold Bubble Collection for which he won a Saul Bell Design Award.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStudents may bring: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAny materials you would like to carve.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAny diamond carving bits you may have.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupply fee includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlass cabs for students to practice with\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGold and silver leaf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEpoxy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVarious diamond bits for students to use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiamond drill bits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional: Various diamond carving bits available for purchase. ($7-$14 each)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional: Various cut stones for purchase. ($10-$40 each)\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStudents TESTIMONIALS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Ryan Gardner is a joy to have as an instructor. He is not only fun and relaxed he comes prepared and full of useful tips and information. He shares freely of his knowledge and techniques and I will takes every class he offers. He is a beautiful artist and I am greatly inspired.\" - Marcia G. - 2023\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructor Bio:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eParticipation in the arts was always important to me growing up. A strong arts program in high school influenced Ryan's decision to pursue a degree in the arts. 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