and the creative energies awakened through the ageless process of stone sculpture. Conceived
at the dawn of artistic expression, the rhythms and flow of stone carving remain a meditative
experience that joins mind, body and spirit in a creative
odyssey. Garrity who served three tours of duty as the
Sculptor-In-Residence of Mount Rushmore National
Memorial has enjoyed broad support for the workshop
development and student participation, which is reflected
by a wide-ranging workshop agenda. Students are guided
through the process of creating a unique stone sculpture
with a hands-on approach that utilizes the human face as a
template to guide students through the use of various hand
tools, techniques and procedures related to the art of stone carving. 'The Rhythms of Stone Workshop' is designed to
establish a basic understanding of the stone carving process,
the three-dimensional aspects of portraiture and to further
explore the esoteric values associated with this ancient art,
the rhythm and flow of creative endeavor.
The course is highly regarded for individual exploration and
professional development while appropriate for both novice
and experienced sculptors. The workshops of DJ Garrity are
a current offering of the United States Botanical Garden in
Washington D.C., the Chicago Botanical Garden, the Four
Arts Society of Palm Beach, Florida and the Bellevue Art
Museum, Washington State . The workshops of DJ Garrity
are accredited for undergraduate, graduate and professional development credits by Augustana
College of South Dakota.
