Marble symposium
Last summer I attended the Marble Symposium in, you guessed it, Marble, Colorado. Since it is registration time for the Summer 2002 sessions, I thought I would share some of my experiences there with you. First off, let me just mention the ONLY negative comment that I have ever heard about the symposium. "It's too expensive," I was told. (This year each session costs $850, a recent - and necessary - increase.) But after attending Marble, I am impressed with what they accomplish for that price!First of all, we're talking 8 solid days of working - not 5! This includes 2 lectures or demos per day and often an activity at night. The space itself is incredible - up in the mountains, right next to the beautiful Crystal River. There's enough privacy for the amount of noise and dust all the carving creates, yet the place is open to tourists, so you even get a chance to market your work! And one afternoon, we toured the Yule marble quarry up in the side of a nearby mountain. During my visit, one young sculptor, Sarah, sang in Italian, "O Del Mio Dolce Ador". I was not the only one who felt completely moved as her angelic voice filled the cavern of the quarry.
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Stone Countertops
Natural stone countertops, such as granite, marble and soapstone, are considered to be the height of elegance and will last longer than most kitchens.
Granite Stone
What color is your granite? Our granite products are carved from the traditional white/gray (salt & pepper) granite stone with black pigments unless noted (i.e. beige granite).
Stone Countertops
Natural stone countertops, such as granite, marble and soapstone, are considered to be the height of elegance and will last longer than most kitchens.
Granite Stone
What color is your granite? Our granite products are carved from the traditional white/gray (salt & pepper) granite stone with black pigments unless noted (i.e. beige granite).