|
|
Our workshops are designed
for Students (ages 10 and up), Seniors and beginning Hobbyists. They involve
making beautiful & functional items out of rocks and minerals.
Led by artisans, beginners learn
the fundamentals of rock craft and complete a project in one session.
We
will come to your location & set up for the activity.
The
base fee includes set up, use of tools and
instructions. A minimum of 10 participants is required. The material cost depends on the project. This will be negotiated at the time that
the session is booked.
Some of the workshops
available are:
THE BEAUTY OF ROCKS
- SCIENCE ... the ART of seeing.
- This program explores the artistic
beauty of rocks & minerals.
- An interactive workshop,
participants can explore a wide variety of beautiful rocks and
minerals to discover patterns in nature.
- A short PowerPoint presentation is
followed by a slideshow that is ongoing while participants
freely explore the exhibit with the guidance of the
facilitators.
|
 |
|
Our most recent event was at the
McMichael
Canadian Art Collection, Kleinburg.
To compliment
an
Artist Talk by
Ed Bartram,
we offered a Featured Workshop
The Beauty of Rocks ~
Rock Talks by Rockhounds
for the
McMichael Family Sunday Program
November 8, 2009 Rock, Paper, Scissor
"Thank you for the terrific
job .. you did on Sunday. The Rockhounds were a success and we
received great feedback from visitors big
and small!
Geology brought a completely different view to Ed Bartram's work and
it was fascinating to see some of the cool rocks you brought."
JS Program Coordinator, McMichael Art Gallery |
 |
SOAPSTONE CARVING
- Glyph Pendant
- Polar Bear -
small
- Fish - small
|
WIRE WRAPPING
- Wire Wrapped Stone Pendant
- Chip Bead Earrings
- Ming Tree
|
SIMPLE ROCK ART
- Stacked Stone Candlesticks
- Inukshuks
- Pet Rocks
|
AGATE ART
- Suncatcher
- Recipe Card Holder
- Bug
|
|
|
|
|
