Open Doors Instructors
 For stone-carver Al Nelson, art is first and foremost communication. It is important to him that he use a language that is understood by as many people as possible. To this end, his art tends to center around what he considers to be the most universal of human themes: Faith, Hope & Love.
Amid the forces of cynicism and negativity, he makes no apologies for the tenderness of his subject matter. In fact, he seems to find it particularly satisfying to take a material that is perceived to be as cold and hard as stone and make it appear soft and warm.
"It is my sincere wish to bring images into this world that focus on and pay homage to the higher aspirations of our human journey."
For over 20 years, this husband and wife team have worked hands-on with children and adults. They've developed a unique stone carving program that allows participants to work together to proudly and successfully create their own limestone artwork.
Al and Penny have combined their talents and honed their skills to adapt their workshop for both the physically and emotionally challenged as well as the mainstream students. www.nelstone.com
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