The Stone Bench Project (July 8-19) is open to young people ages 13-19 and will be held at The Carving Studio and Sculpture Center in West Rutland, VT 05777. Participants will gain a solid skill basis in three-dimensional design, lettering, architectural and sculptural stone working, as well as an appreciation for the industrial history of the Marble Valley region.

Instructor for the class is master sculptor Nora Valdez, who helped initiate the project in Ayacucho, Peru and has taught the group in West Rutland since 2009. Tools and safety equipment for use in the sessions are provided. The workshop is free to selected students and limited to ten.

To register or for further information, call (802) 438-2097 or email info@carvingstudio.org.