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Centre for Rare Arts and Forgotten Trades acknowledges the Wadawurrung people as the Traditional custodians of the land on which we operate. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and to all of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who live and work on Wadawurrung Country. We acknowledge their unceded sovereignty over Wadawurrung Country, and the ongoing hardship and trauma as a result of colonisation. The history and continuous culture of the Wadawurrung people is an important part of our shared story.

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In this full-day introductory workshop, you will learn the basics of soft limestone sculpting with sculptor Kim Bellette. 
South Eastern Limestone is a material that can be easily shaped and cut with a mallet and chisel and simple woodworking tools. You will learn the strengths and weaknesses of the material, and how to conceptualise and execute a design that will bring out the unique features of the stone. 
At the end of the day, you will have created a personal piece of art to take home with you.

Snacks, lunch, water bottle, notepad and pen. Any ideas, of personal resonance or concepts/pictures for inspiration of their proposed artwork.

Not necessary to wear steal capped boots but recommended if you already have them. Hard sole leather shoes as opposed to runners would be preferrable. Close fitting robust clothing as opposed to lose fine clothing to avoid tears and catching. Overalls or apron optional as a small amount of dust will be created by the hand work process. No extreme dust hazard as no machining involved.

You will learn about the safe use of tools and materials, concepts of historic and modern design, and beginner sculpting techniques for soft limestone.

Kim Bellette

Decorative Arts

Stonefish Limestone

The Centre for Rare Arts & Forgotten Trades - 383 – 389 Bradshaw Street, Ballarat VIC 3350

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Introduction to Soft Limestone Carving

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Centre for Rare Arts & Forgotten Trades | Introduction to Soft…

In this full-day introductory workshop, you will learn the basics of soft limestone sculpting with sculptor Kim Bellette. 
 
South Eastern Limestone is a material that can be easily shaped and cut with a mallet and chisel and simple woodworking tools. You will learn the 
strengths and weaknesses of the material, and how to conceptualise and execute a design that will bring out the unique features of the stone. 
 
At the end of the day, you will have created a personal piece of art to take home with you.

Introduction to Soft Limestone Carving

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