Soapstone Carving Workshops near Calgary
Carve your own piece of stone, with guidance from start to finish. No experience needed. You leave with something you made with your own hands.
Something different from another paint night.
Carving stone is something most people have never tried. That is the point. You start with a plain piece of soapstone and work it into your own shape with simple tools and sandpaper.
People often leave saying they never thought they could do it. Michael's own rule for every workshop: leave your can't at the door.
Unique Soapstone Experiences is a contemporary, hands-on creative workshop based in Cochrane, Alberta. It is not a traditional, Indigenous or Inuit cultural program.
Ways to carve with us
Come on your own, bring friends, or book a session for your group.
Public Workshops
Open-enrollment sessions on published dates at partner venues.
Soapstone Studio
Eight weekly sessions at Route 22 in Cochrane, up to 10 adults, one larger sculpture.
Private & Group Sessions
Birthdays, teams, schools, libraries and community groups at your venue or a partner venue.
“A wonderful experience that generated so many positive comments from our conference attendees. Michael and his team were professional, easy to work with and handled everything.”— AMA Travel Leadership Conference
Soapstone carving workshop questions
Do I need any experience to carve soapstone?
No. Workshops are beginner-friendly and fully guided. Many people have never carved anything before.
How much does a soapstone carving workshop cost?
Public workshops start at $50 per person. The eight-week Soapstone Studio starts at $600 plus GST per person. Private and group sessions are quoted for your group.
Where are the workshops?
Public workshops run at partner venues. The Soapstone Studio runs at Route 22 in Cochrane. Private and group sessions come to your venue.
What do I take home?
The piece you carved. Every participant leaves with their own finished stone.
Is this a good alternative to a paint night?
Yes. It is a hands-on creative night out that most people have never tried, and you take home a stone piece you carved yourself.
Find your next workshop.
See published public dates, or ask when the next session or Studio cohort is planned.
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