From the 2008 Jade Carving Workshop

Vernon BC

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Since 1993, Deborah has been offering jade carving workshops at her home based studio, in Vernon, British Columbia.
Usually there are only one or 2 participants at a time. Both small and medium scale projects are taken on, with 99% of them completed by the end of each session.
For more info on future workshop experiences.
In the fall of 2008, Deborah invited Donn Salt to demonstrate his small scale carving skills in her studio, and rounded up 4 eager participants for this unique opportunity.

After the Vernon workshop, the next destination was due south, to Big Sur, California. The 17th annual Jade Festival was held on October 10, 11, & 12. Both Donn and Deborah showed their pieces at this event with Jade Haven Galleries.
Following that, the 2nd annual workshop at the California School of Jade Carving was scheduled to begin on October 20th, for 6 days.
This was hosted once again by Mike Burkleo, who provided the space, equipment and passion for learning the techniques involved in carving jade. Nine participants in all enjoyed an intensive 6 day session with Donn and Deborah, who shared their expertise with small and medium scale approaches to working jade.
There is a great number of people associated with jade and the arts who are very interested in learning these skills. Next October’s workshop is tentatively booked, and the waiting list is getting longer!

The Renaissance is well on its way!

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September 2008 saw the first Jade Carving Experience combined with Deborah Wilson and Donn Salt.

Deborah was kind enough to open her Jade Carving Studio to a small group of aspiring carvers whose inspiring endeavors are illustrated here.

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Drawing is an essential part of the creative process to develop and evolve original, contemporary jade carvings which enhance and compliment the stone as much as the design is complimented by the stone.