2014 Stone Carving Retreat


 at Matzke Fine Art Gallery

 and Sculpture Park

April 26, 27 and 28, 2013

3 day Artists Retreat on beautiful Camano Island, WA

Dear Applicant:

Welcome to the beginning of what I hope will be and engaging and educational artistic experience. Founded in 2008, Matzke Fine Art and Design was created as a way to help further the critical discussion and examination of  art and culture.

Workshop includes: lunches every day, dinner Friday and Saturday, lodging at Cama Beach State Park , unless you choose to stay at one of our local B n B’s (Camano Island Chamber of Commerce: Home) or commute from home.

  This package contains information about Matzke Fine Art Gallery and Sculpture Park, Workshop Syllabus outlining the daily schedule, an Application Form, Applicant’s Health Statement, a Medical Waiver, Credit Card Authorization Form and an Application Checklist. You will also be required to forward a photocopy of a valid government issued ID/Drivers Lic.for security purposes.

I urge you to complete the application requirements as soon as possible. The completed application and deposit are due by Febuary 22th, 2014. 

Please use the Application Checklist to keep yourself up to date with your application. Please know all fees are non-refundable, and that if you fail to send all of the materials as well as the program fee on time you will forfeit your place at the 2013 Spring Stone Sculpture Hand Tooling WorkShop. Should you require any further information do not hesitate to call Karla Matzke at 360-387-2759 or email: matzke@camano.net.at

Thank you,  Karla Matzke

About Stone Carver Tracy Powell:

Tracy has been working as a professional sculptor and educator for the past thirty years.    His stone sculptures are mostly narrative representations of humans and animals.  They are meant to illustrate some of the universal themes of the human condition: romance, mythology, and spirituality. Tracy is a member of the NorthWest Stone Sculptors Association, and has been an instructor at many of their symposia.  He has been active in local arts and environmental groups on Fidalgo, Guemes, and San Juan Island, has curated sculpture exhibits in La Conner,  and Mount Vernon, worked on task forces for La Conner and Anacortes Arts Commissions, and is now a member of the La Conner Art Commission. For more information about his work, please visit his website:  www.stonebard.com

Eligibility:

The 2014 Spring Stone Sculpture Hand Tooling Workshop is open to the general public 18 years and older. Basic knowledge of stone sculpture is helpful, but not mandatory. Applicants must be able to physically handle heavy objects and tools.  This sculpture workshop is designed to accommodate beginning carvers as well as more experienced sculptors.  Instruction and guidance is provided to suit each individual as needed, and/or requested.  We will cover history, concepts, processes, techniques, materials, and tools associated with the creation of three dimensional forms in Stone.  Although this is a hand-carving workshop, there will be limited power and air available.  Neolithic Stone will be our stone and tool vendor, and there will be a few loaner tools available.

Workshop Objectives:

1. To provide artists with the opportunity to work and study with a Master Artist in their field.

2. To introduce the use of various three dimensional drawing and modeling techniques useful in the conceptualization of ideas in stone.  3. To encourage hands-on learning about stone sculpture, and refining of specialized techniques.

4.  To practice accessory skills like lifting and moving stone safely, drilling and pinning, and display.

5. Moving sculptures or large rocks…To have fun sharing common carving experiences with friends, new and old.

 

Workshop Schedule Friday – Sunday:

Thursday Evening: (Check in) For those staying at the Cama Beach Cabins, And set-up of canopies.

 

Lunch will be provided daily at 12:00. Catered by Donna King.

last year she brought different salads, desserts and always a hot dish or two, plus she accommodated for particular food  needs (gluten free and vegetarian).

Please lets us know of any food restrictions, vegetarian meals?

Friday: 9:00 Registration, Guided tour will take place at 9:30 am to 10 am.  Workshop begins at 10 am until 4:20, Lunch 12:00 and Dinner at 4:30.
Saturday: Workshop begins at 9:00 am to 4:20, lunch at 12:00 and Dinner at 4:20. Party at 6:oo BYOB.

Sunday: Workshop begins at 9:00 am until 4:20 finish up with critique sharing at 4:00, 4:30 pack up and go.

 

Guided Workshop instruction will cover the following:

Introduction to Matzke Sculpture Park and Gallery
Review of the history of sculpture in Stone
The Design process: drawing, modeling and image transfers, Tool demonstrations, stone preparation and the carving process.
working by all participants
stone finishing techniques
Summary review, Closing critique, Dialogue and Questions                                                          Gallery showing open to the public.

Participants should bring the following:

Your own Canopy, work bench, and a ground cover. (working outside )

1 dust respirator

1 pair of protective eye glasses or goggles

Basic carving tools and stone, unless you wish to purchase them here

(Stone and tools will be available at the workshop)

Sandpaper or polishing pads.

Ideas and questions.

 

Optional:

sketch book, pencil, and modeling clay

portfolio, pictures of your work to share and any stone carvings

   Note:  If you are staying at Cama Beach, you must bring your own bedding or sleeping bag, BYOB, (microwave, coffee pot are in each room) and breakfast available at The Cama Center.

 

COST:

OPTION ONE:  $ 375.  per person total

Fee Includes:

  • Stone Sculpture instruction from a  Master Stone Carver
  • 3 Daily Lunch and 2 Dinner
  • Individual Critiques
  • Gallery participation
  • This is for those who choose not to stay at Cama Beach Cabins.
  • There are several B & B available (Camano Island Chamber of Commerce: Home ) Lodging will be your responsibility or you may want to commute from home.

Payment Schedule:
$ 225.   non-refundable deposit is due with the completed application by Febuary 25th.

Full payment, (non-refundable) is due March 22th, 2014

 

 

OPTION TWO:     $ 495.  Total per person

Fee Includes:

  • Shared (2 person) Cabin at Cama Beach, mens & woman’s community bathroom w/ showers 
  • Stone Sculpture instruction from a Master Stone Carver
  • Daily Lunch and Dinner
  • Individual Critiques •Gallery participation

Payment Schedule:
$ 345. non-refundable deposit is due with the completed application by Feburary 22th.

Full payment, (non-refundable) is due March 22th, 2014

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Early applications are welcome,  limited cabins available !
* Photocopy of a valid government issued ID or drivers lic. must accompany deposit payment. All documents and final payment must be at Matzke Fine Art Gallery, 2345 Blanche Way, Camano Island, Wa 98282  by Fri. March 22th, 2012.

Please email:  matzke@camano.net  Include you snail mail address.  I will send you the complete package.

Please call with any questions: 360-387-2759

Tracy Powell