The Marble Institute of Colorado Presents
MARBLE/marble XX
A Marble Sculpting Symposium

July 2 - 9, July 15 - 22 and July 29 - August 5, 2008

What to bring, Where to stay

Following is a list of items you will need in Marble: The Symposium supplies three cubic feet of marble (available at extra charge, will be larger blocks and extra abrasives), tools, accessories, and energy (air and electricity). Safety gear: Face mask (for dusts - 3M, Norton, Surviveaire, Wilson, Dustfo) Goggles - a must. Style - your preference. Ear protection - plugs or headphones. Gloves Hand tools: hammer (1-1/2Ib.); chisels (point, flat or pitching); files and rasps (your choice). Any power tools you enjoy using (we supply all you'll need, but we have a "cool tool" demo that you can perhaps share info about your tools at). We use "C" type couplers. 100 ft.,12 gauge extension cord to run a 15 amp tool. Don 't be fooled and think 16 gauge is more powerful - it's not! The source of electricity is far from most worksites, so be sure it can reach at least 50 to 100 ft. Tarp - good for sun or rain. Bungee cords or cord to hang it. Crayon to draw on your stone. Pencil and paper to take notes. Wisk broom to brush off your sculpture and avoid having to blow it off all the time. Idea's for your sculpture. I suggest you make a maquette (model) out of plastelena. If you prefer direct carving, bring some plastelena so you can model as you carve. If you have slides of past work, please bring a few as our slide presentation is a source of inspiration and fun. Be sure to bring duplicate slides - leave original, or one of a kind slides at home, as we can't be responsible for them if they get lost. Limit to 5 slides. Clothing: Layers are a must when up at that altitude (8,000 ft.), so bring summer and winter clothing. Mornings can be cool, so sweatshirt or something similar for warmth - over a T-shirt that you can dress down to. Shorts; jeans (if you like, coveralls will help keep the dust off, and reduce your baggage!); rain gear; hat (optional); boots - work boots or hiking boots suggested; bathing suit (a break at Glenwood? - optional); sunscreen - a must. Cash: Remember, this is a remote mountain community, so some places do not honor credit cards or personal, out of state checks. Ask the inn-keepers in advance. Campers: bring a solar shower. The river is really cold!!! Or plan to shower for $4.00 at The Inn At Raspberry Ridge or The Beaver Lake Retreat. If you have not paid in full, please do so by June l5th. (You can charge that balance on your Visa or MasterCard). I'll look forward to seeing you in July. Meantime, think Marble! Following is information on housing in and around Marble: Inn at Raspberry Ridge – 970-963-3025 - Patsy and Gary Wagner.   E-mail:  mtmom@sopris.net.  The Inn has several rooms available, with fully equipped shared kitchen for meals that you cook yourself.  It is located adjacent to our property. Ute Meadows Inn - 970-963-7088 or 1-888-UTE-MEAD - e-mail: innkeeper@utemeadows.com. This is brand new and fantastic. Just 3 miles before M/m on the Marble road. Check it out!!! Beaver Lake Retreat - 970-963-3608 - or beaver@rof.net.  Large house with variety of types of sleeping facilities and kitchen privileges. One of the best views in Marble. Popular with our sculptors.  Visit the Beaver Lake Retreat at their web site.  www.beaverlakeretreat.com Beaver Lake Lodge & Cabins (970)963-2504 (Karen Good): This place has been really popular with our sculptors. Cabins are the homes of quarry workers from a century ago. Newly renovated and near our site (a short drive or healthy walk). www.beaverlakelodge.com Chair Mountain Ranch - 970-963-9522 - Marble. Newly renovated cabins. Very nice. Crystal Dreams - 970-963-8240. Redstone. This place is new and a couple of our sculptors stayed there this past summer. Rave reviews. Call Lisa or Steve. The Redstone Inn - 970-963-2526. Located in Redstone, where some of us dine, and we present our slide shows. Top of the line for accommodations in Redstone. Redstone Cliffs Motel - 970-963-2691. Located at end of town in Redstone. Nice rooms. Pets allowed. Lots of our sculptors stay there. Crystal Valley Manor - 970-963-2365. Located in Redstone. Wonderful host. Clean, nice rooms. Call Brian for rates. Everyone who has stayed so far goes back. Crystal River Inn - 970-963-3902. Redstone. Call for information. The Marble Outpost - Call 970-963-4688. Fax: 970-704-1314. E-mail: info@outwestguides.net. Across from the Inn at Raspberry Ridge, adjacent to our site. Large apartments. Great for families or sharing with other sculptors. High quality beautiful log home within a few blocks of the Marble Symposium.  2 full bathrooms, 2 ground floor bedrooms, 2 loft bedrooms open to the great room, 3 queen beds and 2 twins. Full kitchen, sunny south facing wrap-around deck.  Super view of White House, Treasure, and Raspberry Ridge.  You won't be disappointed with this house.  $125 per night minimum for the first single or couple, additional people $50 each per night, 50% deposit to hold.  John Evans, 970.625.7286 day, 970.379.4069 cell, johnevans@alpinebank.com. Wonderful, cozy cabin in the woods, 2BR/2BA, easily sleeps 6.  Short, easy walk to the symposium, the river, Beaver Lake, the museum.  Satellite tv, cd player, lots of books...a great place to relax after a busy day, or to just hang out!      email inquiries to izzyp@sopris.net  or call Glenn at 970.963.3804.  Leave message at 970.963.4482. Casa Montaña B & B - Handcrafted log home about 5 miles N of Marble off 133. Spa, Satellite TV and Highspeed Wireless Internet.  Complete brochure by email with many photographs and detailed descriptions of the facilities.  Phone and Fax: 970-963-7461 Email: bison341@hughes.net ***** Meri-Daes R.V. Park - for anyone who is planning on driving out in an RV or camper that needs a hook-up. It's a great RV park and just a walk through the woods to our site, so we encourage you to book a spot with them. Call Patsy or Glenn Smith at 970-963-1991. * * * * * * * As mentioned in the brochure, camping is free. We provide toilet facilities. Please note that not all places accept Visa or MasterCard or any other plastic! When making your reservations or camping, plan to arrive in Marble a day early (7/1, 7/14 and 7/28) Please make your reservations early as summer is their busy season. CAMPERS! Showers are available at The Inn At Raspberry Ridge, adjacent to our property, or up the road at The Beaver Lake Retreat, which now has a hot-tub. Cost at both places is $4.00.