Curriculum and Activities
Demonstration from stone carving professional
Chris Pellittieri
Students were taught and practiced drilling, splitting and carving stones
Masonry Preservation
Vocabulary - "fracturing," "splitting," "shadow"
Vocabulary - "fracturing," "splitting," "shadow"
Stone working tools – pitch, punch, feather and wedge used safely to drill, split and carve stone
History: Chris spoke about his being from the neighborhood and his apprenticeship at the Cathedral of Saint John the Divine. It related to student's Guild studies.
Life Skills: Chris said: “Its not about money. It’s about loving your work.”
Observations:
At the start of class a few students were less than interested. But by the end of class they were actively participating and enjoying stone carving.
At the start of class a few students were less than interested. But by the end of class they were actively participating and enjoying stone carving.
Glad you got to connect with Chris -- what a talented individual. It looks like your students got a great deal out of the experience!
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