08/19/2026
There are still a few spots left for Keith’s class that starts on September 12th!
🪨 Join us for a hands-on introduction to relief carving with locally quarried Tenino sandstone!
For more than a century, Tenino sandstone has been an important part of the region’s architecture and craft. It can be found in historically significant buildings and sculptures throughout the West Coast - including Olympia’s old Courthouse and former Federal building.
In this beginning-level class, you’ll learn the fundamentals of working stone with mallet and chisel. Students can explore decorative relief or even incorporate letter carving into their designs!
No previous stonecarving experience is required.
🪨 Relief Carving in Tenino Sandstone
📅 Saturdays, September 12 – October 3 | 10AM–2PM
📍 Arbutus Folk School - 705 4th Ave E, Olympia, WA 98506
🤝 In partnership with the Tenino Stone Carvers Guild
Come learn the tools, techniques, and traditions behind one of our region’s unique craft materials—and take home a piece of Tenino sandstone that you carved yourself!
Register here 👉 https://www.hisawyer.com/arbutus-folk-school/schedules?page=2&activity_name%5B%5D=Relief+Carving+in+Tenino+Sandstone&ageGradeFilterTab=age_ranges%5B%5D
