Announcing Free Soapstone Carving Workshop for Youth
Sponsored by Northwest Stone Sculptors Association, Studio Stone Creative, Seattle Parks & Recreation and Kubota Garden Foundation.
Seattle, WA- May 20, 2024 - The Kubota Garden Foundation is pleased to announce a unique, community arts experience on Saturday June 22 at Kubota Garden. The Northwest Stone Sculptors Association will lead local youth, ages 8-17, in discovering the art of crafting a sculpture through soapstone carving.
Instructors will guide participants through the process of shaping this beautiful, natural material into a figurine to take home. Participation is free (donations are appreciated). The soapstone and all necessary tools will be provided. Two sessions are scheduled beginning at 10am and 1pm, respectively. Each session will be limited to 70 participants, so please register early. Youth must be accompanied by an adult.
This event will be a wonderful opportunity to combine handiwork, mental focus and three- dimensional thinking, all while enjoying the stunning surroundings of Seattle’s historic Japanese garden. Registration opens June 1.
Soapstone Carving Workshop for Youth ages 8-17
- Registration required and begins June 1. Check the Kubota Garden website for details at kubutagarden.org
- Sponsors: Kubota Garden Foundation, Northwest Stone Sculptors Association, Studio Stone Creative & Seattle Parks & Recreation.
For questions please contact:
Kentaro Kojima Ellen Phillips-Angeles
kumasanhatsan@gmail.com (206) 257-8377
