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, 2024.
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 19th 2024

12pm –  Registration and carving begins (meet us at the Youville pump house)
5:30pm – Carving ends for the day
6pm – Social. Location to be announced. Tools can be left on site. We will have security to look after them.

Saturday, July 20th 2024

8am – Carving continues
12:30 pm – Lunch break
5:30 pm – Carving ends for the day
6 pm – There will be a complimentary dinner and prize draw

Sunday, July 21st 2024

8am – Carving continues
1pm – Carving ends and auction viewing begins
2pm – Auction starts

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 Le CAP, Art et Inclusion.

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, 2024
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Carving theme for 2024

Our theme for 2024 will be Agriculture : Exploring our roots and culture and how farming crops such as corn have nourished the growth of civilizations around the world. Let us celebrate together the rich history and heritage that inspired us to make the world of tomorrow.
Material

Material

Indiana Limestone blocks measuring 12” x 12” 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.