Soapstone Carving Workshops
Saturday November 28, 2026
Come Carve a Bear or a Rabbit
One Day Soapstone Carving Workshop
Saturday, November 28, 2026
Mlacak Centre 2500 Campeau Drive Kanata
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), through the shaping, sanding and polishing, to a finished bear or rabbit. 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 November 28, 2026
- Time – 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Location – Susan Ruth Finch Meeting Room, Mlacak Centre, 2500 Campeau Drive, Kanata, K2K 2W3
- Choose a bear or rabbit from the image above
- 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 or rabbit and the choice of stone.
Other options may be possible, please discuss with Patrick.
Please register by November 22, 2026
Payment by e-transfer to carvedstonebears@sympatico.ca, or cash or credit card at the workshop
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