# Event Details - **Event Name**: Introduction to Ornamental Stone Carving - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 08 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu, 08 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Join this 4-part (12 hours total) series to learn the proper use of traditional stone carving hand tools to create a shallow relief carving.About this Event*THIS IS A FOUR-WEEK COURSE TAKING PLACE WEEKLY IN OCTOBER *This is special four-week program is taking place over four consecutive Thursday evenings in October. Each session runs 3 hours for a total of 12 hours of hands-on instruction.Join us in making your own shallow relief carving in a pre-cut limestone block (8"x8"x4") with a carved area of 5"x5". Over four evenings, you'll work through your design step by step, and walk away with a finished, one-of-a-kind piece of stone artwork made entirely by your own hands.Working at your own pace and with individual guidance from your instructor, you'll be introduced to the fundamentals of ornamental stone carving using traditional hand tools, including:Shallow relief carving and geometric designCutting straight lines with flat chiselsModelling shapes with claw chiselsStippling for contrast with point chiselsFinishing details using rifflersEach technique is demonstrated by the instructor before you execute it yourself.No prior experience is required. All tools and materials are provided.Your instructor, Danny Barber, is one of Canada's most accomplished stone carvers, with decades of experience spanning private commissions, public installations, and heritage restoration. His most notable project includes stone replacements for the West Block restoration on Parliament Hill. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to learn directly from a true master of the craft.You can explore more of Danny's work at barberstonecarving.com.DATES:October 8 | 6PM - 9PMOctober 15 | 6PM - 9PMOctober 22 | 6PM - 9PMOctober 29 | 6PM - 9PMAll sessions will take place at OTL (877a Boyd Avenue, Ottawa). Make sure you can attend all of them.NOTESa) Workshops are transferable to another person and only refundable if we have people on the waiting list who can take your spot. Please make sure this date works with your schedule.b) Member-rate tickets are reserved for current Ottawa Tool Library members. If a non-member registers at the member rate, we will follow up to collect the price difference plus a $15 administrative fee.c) If you are registering for a young person, please note that children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult with a ticket for the same workshop. Children under the age of 13 are not permitted in many of our workshops (other than Tinkering School and some demo nights). Please reach out to us if you have questions about the person you wish to buy a ticket for BEFORE you purchase a ticket: info@ottawatoollibrary.com. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/773fc370-a063-11f1-a9b6-5f3c34d9259b-rimg-w742-h740-dcc8b8a8-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottawa/introduction-to-ornamental-stone-carving/100001997855689147 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 3 hours - Location: Ottawa Tool Library - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 338.47, max: 422.71, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: Ottawa - **state**: ON - **country**: Canada - **location**: Ottawa Tool Library - **lat**: 45.3757821 - **long**: -75.75015069999999 - **full address**: Ottawa Tool Library, 877a Boyd Avenue, Ottawa, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Introduction to Ornamental Stone Carving - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/f166a19a5e8894252cfda1d71b0ee605bf643a63165fc01cc99d59e46105e7c5-rimg-w1024-h807-dca8a8a8-gmir.jpg?v=1787009120 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Introduction to Ornamental Stone Carving being held? - **A:** Introduction to Ornamental Stone Carving takes place on Thu, 08 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Thu, 08 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Ottawa Tool Library, 877a Boyd Avenue, Ottawa, Canada. - **Q**: Who is organizing Introduction to Ornamental Stone Carving? - **A:** Introduction to Ornamental Stone Carving is organized by Ottawa Tool Library. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Introduction to Ornamental Stone Carving is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Ottawa, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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