Sax Stonecarving - ANNUAL SUMMER WORKSHOP

ABOUT OUR SUMMER SESSIONS

Our two summer stone carving workshop sessions are both 7 DAY intensive courses. Both Sessions are open to participants of all levels of experience, from beginner to professional. Tuition for either of these 7 DAY sessions is $875 ($825 for returning students) plus tax, which includes two cubic feet of limestone and a delicious homemade lunch each day. Director of the workshops, MARK SAXE, makes certain that participants of all levels enjoy one-on-one instruction in a supportive atmosphere and an unequalled opportunity to study with the best instructors in the field. For more information, please contact Mark Saxe at (505) 579-9179 or southweststoneworks@yahoo.com.

PRINTABLE APPLICATION FORM

SUMMER SESSION 1
FOCUS ON THE FIGURE

We are honored and excited to welcome for the first time Guest Instructor NICHOLAS FAIRPLAY. Fairplay, one of the most well-trained and talented carvers in the world today, will teach ‘Focus on the Figure’ from July 14 to 20, 2008. President and master artisan of Fairplay Stonecarvers, Fairplay apprenticed at the age of 16 as a stonecarver in England, working on the reproduction of carvings for medieval and classical buildings and cathedrals. He studied life modeling and drawing at London Art College, and after receiving his degree won a scholarship to study architecture and sculpture in Rome. During his impressive career, Nick has instructed students and carvers while working for the Cathedral of St. John the Divine as head carver, at Cathedral Stoneworks at Carnegie Mellon University, and at Agrell and Thorpe. Nick is a member of the Association of Master Carvers in England, and is a professional member of the Stone Carvers Guild in the US. He is the subject of a documentary, ‘Nicholas Fairplay: Stone Carver,’ and was a consultant for the PBS documentary on Pyramid Construction.

SUMMER SESSION 2
EAST MEETS WEST

Back by popular demand is JOSEPH KINCANNON teaching our "East Meets West" course from August 11 to 17, 2008. Kincannon was the lead carver and project manager of the Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine in New York City. His public projects include work on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in New York City, the Chicago Botanical Garden, and Vizcaya Castle in Florida. Kincannon is a master in using traditional carving techniques to develop new and exciting images in stone, and he is a gifted and patient teacher. He will be joined in teaching by his colleague of 10 years, Kelly Jamison, also of Austin. Jamison studied carving in Pietrasanta for 5 years, and is adept in carving, design, and restoration. He too is a fantastic teacher!

For the sixth year, KAZUTAKA UCHIDA from Tokyo, Japan will return as guest artist. Mr. Uchida has been a sculptor for over forty years. His work is collected by museums worldwide, and he is represented in Santa Fe by LewAllen Contemporary Gallery. Mr. Uchida will be sharing his unique Japanese aesthetic with participants through demonstration, individual consultation, and a slide show of his work. This is a golden opportunity to work with a true master in a small workshop situation.

We hope you will join us
in beautiful northern New Mexico
for an unforgettable stone carving experience.

PRINTABLE APPLICATION FORM
The workshop will be held at
SOUTHWEST STONEWORKS
in RINCONADA, NEW MEXICO
(between Santa Fe and Taos).

Class tuition in the summer sessions includes two cubic feet of limestone.
(Other stones are also available at very reasonable prices, and a comparably priced stone can be substituted for the limestone.)
Lunch each day is included with summer sessions only.

STAFF INSTRUCTORS

ACCOMMODATIONS

Click here for more information about our PREVIOUS WORKSHOPS.

A limited number of work-scholarships are available.
Please Contact Us for more information.




			ABOUT OUR SUMMER SESSIONS Our two summer stone carving workshop sessions are both 7 DAY intensive courses. Both Sessions are open to participants of all levels of experience, from beginner to professional. Tuition for either of these 7 DAY sessions is $875 ($825 for returning students) plus tax, which includes two cubic feet of limestone and a delicious homemade lunch each day. Director of the workshops, MARK SAXE, makes certain that participants of all levels enjoy one-on-one instruction in a supportive atmosphere and an unequalled opportunity to study with the best instructors in the field. For more information, please contact Mark Saxe at (505) 579-9179 or southweststoneworks@yahoo.com. PRINTABLE APPLICATION FORM SUMMER SESSION 1 FOCUS ON THE FIGURE We are honored and excited to welcome for the first time Guest Instructor NICHOLAS FAIRPLAY. Fairplay, one of the most well-trained and talented carvers in the world today, will teach ‘Focus on the Figure’ from July 14 to 20, 2008. President and master artisan of Fairplay Stonecarvers, Fairplay apprenticed at the age of 16 as a stonecarver in England, working on the reproduction of carvings for medieval and classical buildings and cathedrals. He studied life modeling and drawing at London Art College, and after receiving his degree won a scholarship to study architecture and sculpture in Rome. During his impressive career, Nick has instructed students and carvers while working for the Cathedral of St. John the Divine as head carver, at Cathedral Stoneworks at Carnegie Mellon University, and at Agrell and Thorpe. Nick is a member of the Association of Master Carvers in England, and is a professional member of the Stone Carvers Guild in the US. He is the subject of a documentary, ‘Nicholas Fairplay: Stone Carver,’ and was a consultant for the PBS documentary on Pyramid Construction. SUMMER SESSION 2 EAST MEETS WEST Back by popular demand is JOSEPH KINCANNON teaching our "East Meets West" course from August 11 to 17, 2008. Kincannon was the lead carver and project manager of the Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine in New York City. His public projects include work on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in New York City, the Chicago Botanical Garden, and Vizcaya Castle in Florida. Kincannon is a master in using traditional carving techniques to develop new and exciting images in stone, and he is a gifted and patient teacher. He will be joined in teaching by his colleague of 10 years, Kelly Jamison, also of Austin. Jamison studied carving in Pietrasanta for 5 years, and is adept in carving, design, and restoration. He too is a fantastic teacher! For the sixth year, KAZUTAKA UCHIDA from Tokyo, Japan will return as guest artist. Mr. Uchida has been a sculptor for over forty years. His work is collected by museums worldwide, and he is represented in Santa Fe by LewAllen Contemporary Gallery. Mr. Uchida will be sharing his unique Japanese aesthetic with participants through demonstration, individual consultation, and a slide show of his work. This is a golden opportunity to work with a true master in a small workshop situation. We hope you will join us in beautiful northern New Mexico for an unforgettable stone carving experience. PRINTABLE APPLICATION FORM The workshop will be held at SOUTHWEST STONEWORKS in RINCONADA, NEW MEXICO (between Santa Fe and Taos). Class tuition in the summer sessions includes two cubic feet of limestone. (Other stones are also available at very reasonable prices, and a comparably priced stone can be substituted for the limestone.) Lunch each day is included with summer sessions only. STAFF INSTRUCTORS ACCOMMODATIONS Click here for more information about our PREVIOUS WORKSHOPS. A limited number of work-scholarships are available. Please Contact Us for more information.