The Sculpture Studio Stone Carving

410.903.5474 nizetteb@gmail.com

The Sculpture Studio is dedicated to providing the community with the space, materials, tools, and skills to create sculpture and functional art. A committed group of Sculpture Studio artists work regularly at the studio designing and producing contemporary and traditional carved stonework. Introductory and advanced classes in stone carving are offered weekly by sculptor and educator Nizette Brennan. Her professional career includes successful public art commissions, solo exhibits and awards. Isamu Noguchi, her mentor, said of Nizette’s work: “The growth of her art is tied to an understanding of stone. From direct cutting comes knowledge of the nature of stone, and from this knowledge, the possibilities of its meaning......”

This Introduction to Stone Carving is an overview of the methods and tools used to create sculpture and functional works of art. Participants will practice their stone carving skills guided by an experienced Sculpture Studio artist. The cost is $60 an hour, not including the carving stone. To schedule, call or text 410.903.5474 or email nizetteb@gmail.com. Minimum age 18. This workshop is held at the Sculpture Studio. 1 session.

Stone Carving Thursdays $315

Nizette Brennan

Class 1: Th, Sep 14-28, 11am-1pm, Sculpture Studio Yurt

Class 2: Th, Oct 12-26, 11am-1pm, Sculpture Studio Yurt

Class 3: Th, Nov 2-16, 11am-1pm, Sculpture Studio Yurt

Class 4: Th, Jan 11-25, 11am-1pm, Sculpture Studio Yurt

Class 4: Th, Feb 15-29, 11am-1pm, Sculpture Studio Yurt

This relaxed introduction to the basic tools and techniques of three-dimensional stone carving, from roughing out to finishing the stone, is designed for beginners. The instructor works individually with each student, teaching the directcarving method. Cost of carving stone is payable to the instructor. More info: 410.903.5474; nizetteb@gmail.com

Minimum age 18. All classes held at the Sculpture Studio. 3 sessions.

Stone Carving Saturdays $315

Nizette Brennan

Class 1: Sa, Sep 16-30, 11am-1pm, Sculpture Studio Yurt

Class 2: Sa, Oct 14-28, 11am-1pm, Sculpture Studio Yurt

Class 3: Sa, Nov 4-18, 11am-1pm, Sculpture Studio Yurt

Class 4: Sa, Jan 13-27, 11am-1pm, Sculpture Studio Yurt

Class 5: Sa, Feb 10-24, 11am-1pm, Sculpture Studio Yurt

This relaxed introduction to the basic tools and techniques of three-dimensional stone carving, from roughing out to finishing the stone, is designed for beginners. The instructor works individually with each student, teaching the directcarving method. Cost of carving stone is payable to the instructor. More info: 410.903.5474; nizetteb@gmail.com

Minimum age 18. All classes held at the Sculpture Studio. 3 sessions.

Thanks to our sponsors: the Maryland State Arts Council, the Montgomery County MD Arts Council, and Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts & Culture.