SOAPSTONE WORKSHOP

Thursday, July 30, noon

Soapstone, also known as steatite, is a material that is soft enough to carve with your fingernails.  Native peoples carved containers from soapstone, some quite large. They can be made into pipes, amulets, fish weights, anything you can imagine.

We have not done this class in over 10 years!  But we currently have a supply of soapstone and will have this two hour lunch class.

Each person will get a block of soapstone and we will give you some ideas what to make from it.  You can cut it into two smaller pieces, or make a bowl, a pipe, or a nameplate for your desk.

We will not be using any power tools — only spoons, nails, hacksaws, pump drill, file, etc.  Bring any such tools you might have.  We also suggest that you bring gloves (such as dish-washing gloves), and a dust mask — the dust is fine and gets all over your hands and clothes and you want to avoid breathing it in.

This will be at Hahamongna and you will be sent exact directions when you sign up.

A $5 material fee is added to this class for the soapstone…

Every one will sign a waiver for this class.

If you’re working towards a Certificate, this applies to Bushcraft.