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Heritage Open Days stage free events in North East
Journal Live - Sep 8, 2010
Features include stained glass windows by leading Tyneside maker William Wailes, a stone carving reputedly by designer and sculptor Eric Gill, ... London's heart of stone
Irish Times - Aug 28, 2010
... Crawford College of Art and Design, he enrolled at the City and Guilds of London Art School for a three-year diploma in architectural stone-carving. ... William O'Brien State Park announces upcoming events
Stillwater Gazette - Sep 8, 2010
Demonstrations and programs on rope making, pipe stone carving, paddle carving, hawk-throwing, camp cooking and a special presentation by Jaques DeSeve, ...

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Stone Carving books

Direct Stone Sculpture

by: Milt Liebson
As an utter beginner, 10-15 years ago, I purchased this book. It told me where to get rocks, tools, workbench - all of which I was able to mail-order (since he also gives addresses). I did so, and started carving on a piece of lovely pink alabaster, with only this book as a guide. I couldn't find ANY local instruction. And I did pretty well, using just this book. Go for it!
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Graven Images: New England Stonecarving and its Symbols, 1650-1815

by: Allen Ludwig
Particularly striking are the many plates which provide a rare insight into the artistic notions of a culture that generally frowned on decoration. As a document on early American notions of form, the books holds its own with the best studies of architecture, pottery and antiques that I have seen.
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Sculpture in Stone

by: Josepmaria Texido, Jacinto Santamera
The strengths of the this book are it's color photographs and the consistent approach shown of shaping and reducing a block of stone, i.e. point -> tooth chisel -> bush hammer -> flat chisel -> finishing.

The most useful section is in the second half of the book that shows the execution and completion of several of his sculptures, even though most of the time they are carved by someone else. The number of photographs are generous and help you to understand how to use the tools. Some of his techniques such as enlarging and carving with templates are useful.
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Spirit in the Stone: A Handbook of Southwest Indian Animal Carvings and Beliefs

by: Mark Bahti, Linnea Gentry
A great overview of fetishes, charms, and amulets made by Southwest Indian tribes. I like the mix of stories from Indian's folklore and the power from the fetish would provide to user. Now my collection of fetishes have now taken more meaning and understandings from Indian point of view. Also there is notes about material used in making the fetish. Why the color plays great role in fetish. Great reading and must reading if you collect fetishes from Southwest.
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