Soapstone Carving Workshop and Discussion with Lazaro Arvizu

OxyArts 4757 York Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Teaching artist Lazaro Arvizu will discuss and display steatite stonework of the Gabrielino/Tongva people during a lesson on Native California lifeways. Then, carve and decorate a soapstone amulet that you can wear home. All materials will be provided. Found throughout the region of Southern California, soapstone (also known as steatite or soaprock) is a softer rock that…

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