Soapstone Carving Workshops

Saturday, January 17, 2026

Carve a Bear

Learn how to carve soapstone using hand tools. This course is for adults only. No previous experience is necessary. Participants will be guided by Patrick Imai through the carving process starting from a prepared soapstone blank (partially carved block – 3″ x 3″ x 5″), through the shaping, sanding and polishing, to a finished bear. Tools and materials are provided. Participants are responsible for personal protection: safety glasses(optional), gloves (optional), closed toe shoes. Dust masks are available. Participants are responsible for their own lunches. Feel free to contact Patrick if you would like more information.

• Course fee – $225.00 plus tax ($254.25)
• Experience level – No experience required
• Course date – Saturday January 17, 2026
• Time – 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
• Spots remaining – 6
• Location – Susan Ruth Finch Meeting Room, Mlacak Centre, 2500 Campeau Drive, Kanata, K2K 2W3
• Choose the bear: sitting, standing, dancing, crouching, walking
• Choose the stone – Quebec soapstone (green/grey) or Brazilian brown

To register email Patrick Imai at carvedstonebears@sympatico.ca. Please indicate your choice of bear and the choice of stone.  

Other bear options may be possible, please discuss with Patrick at carvedstonebears@sympatico.ca.

Please register by January 10, 2026

Payment by e-transfer to carvedstonebears@sympatico.ca, or cash or cheque at the workshop

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