Carvers’ Program

We are pleased to announce that this year’s festival will showcase up to 40 participants. If you are a stone carver and are interested in taking part, simply fill out the registration form and submit by June 26th, 2023.
Whether you are a beginner or a hobbyist, an apprentice or a professional stone carver or sculptor, we welcome you. Sign up and take an active part in this special festival atmosphere and meet fellow artisans from all over.

Schedule:

Friday, July 21st 2023

13h – 18h Live sculpture under principal tent
15h Stone Workshop
16h Blacksmith demonstration by LesForges de Montréal
18h Site closed for the night

Saturday, July 22nd 2023

8h – 17h Live sculpture under principal tent
10h Stone Workshop
11h Blacksmith demonstration by LesForges de Montréal
14h Stone Workshop
15h Blacksmith demonstration by LesForges de Montréal
17h30 Site closed for the night
18h There will be a complimentary prize giveaway and finger foods for all registered carvers at Les Soeurs Grises restaurant, 32 Rue Mc Gill, Montreal, H2Y 4B5

Sunday, July 23rd 2023

8h – 13h Live sculpture under principal tent
10h Stone Workshop
11h Blacksmith demonstration by LesForges de Montréal
14h Auction for the sculpture
16h Celebrating the end of the festival !

The grand finale of this event will be a public auction of the finished pieces. This will be a wonderful occasion to enjoy the works of art created during the festival and perhaps even bring home your very own special piece! Entrance is free. Proceeds from the auction will be donated to The Open Door and their Indigenous Carvers Program.

Participants:

Beginners, Hobbyists, Apprentices, Stone Carvers and Sculptors.

Task:

To carve a limestone sculpture or relief in approximately 18-20 hours. Participants are encouraged to prepare a sketch or model of their design before the festival to help viewers visualize the finished piece. Participants must use only hand tools. No power tools are allowed. You must bring your own tools and protective equipment including safety boots and glasses.

Fee: $50.00 plus tax. for a total of 57.49$

Fee includes:
• Carving block
• Complimentary dinner on Saturday night
• Light breakfast and lunch on Saturday and Sunday
• Prizes
• Festival t-shirt

Registration deadline: June 26th, 2023

Click here to regisiter

Carving theme for 2023

Our themes for 2023 will be :
 Where Two Rivers Meet, Exploring our roots, culture and what lies beneath the surface.

Material

Indiana Limestone blocks measuring 10” x 10” x 12”.
French Limestone blocks measuring 10” x 10” x 8”.
Alberene Soapstone blocks measuring 6” x 6” x 6”.

Participants are welcome to bring their own stone if preferred.
The task must be completed in approximately 18 working hours.
The pieces will be auctioned at the end of the event so it is necessary that each one is completed within the allocated time period.

Please don’t forget to bring your own tools to the festival.