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

July 2 - 9, July 15 - 22 and July 29 - August 5, 2010

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 – 970-704-2278 - 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. Beaver Lake Lodge – 970-963-2504 – Marble. This place has been really popular with our sculptors. Cabins or private rooms. Larry and Karen Good will be glad to match you up to share to cut down your cost. It’s a rustic place, near our site. Chair Mountain Ranch – 970-963-9522 near the start of the Marble Road. Really nice. Carol & Charley Parker’s Cabin – Call 970-963-1502. E-mail Parker@sopris.net. Summer rental, sleeps many people. Call for brochure or e-mail. NEW Doug & Char’s house on Serpentine Trail: One fully-furnished queen-bed w/kitchen/bath/living area in converted motorhome. Private "treehouse" deck. Beautiful views. Full bath and laundry facilities in main house. WiFi available.  $79/night. Call 970-704-0567 for details.   John Evans Cabin 970.625.7286 day, 970.379.4069 cell, johnevans@alpinebank.com 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 wraparound deck. Super view of White House, Treasure, and Raspberry Ridge. $125 per night, additional people $50 each per night, 50% deposit to hold. The Marble Outpost – Call 1-800-404-0456 or 970-963-5525. Fax: 970-984-3800. E-mail: ghubbell@aspeninfo.com Across road from Inn at Raspberry Ridge – apartments to share. 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 The Redstone Inn – 970-963-2526. Located in Redstone where some like to go to dine. Top of the line for accommodations in Redstone (private phone and TV’s). Redstone Cliffs Motel – 970-963-2691. Located at the end of town in Redstone. Pets allowed. Lots of our sculptors have stayed there. Crystal Valley Manor – 970-963-2365. Located in Redstone. Brian is a wonderful host. Immaculate rooms. Everyone who has stayed returns. Artist’s and author’s (Doug & Charr) Santa Fe- style home on Serpentine Trail- sleeps 4-8. 3 bedroom/3 bath (incl. m/suite w/Temperpedic king bed and spa bath). Add’l sleeping space on custom L-shape sofas (X-wide, long, firm).  Huge kitchen, Hi-speed Wi-fi, HDTV, deck, views and quiet privacy. Dogs o.k.  NO cats. (deathly allergy). Marble/marble only Special : $1500 per session (8 nights).  50% nonrefundable deposit by June 1, bal. due on check-in.  970-704-0567 or marbledweller@wildblue.net for more info.   CAMPERS: Tent camping on our property is extremely limited, so please consider camping at Meri-Daes or Bogan Flats, just down the road from us. They have all the amenities and are close by. ***** 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. Glenn or Patsy Smith: 970-963-1991. Their website: smithfamilycolorado.com. **** Bogan Flats Campground Description: 7600-foot elevation. 37 campsites near the Crystal River. Group site can accomodate up to 50 people. Location: From Carbondale, take Highway 133 south for 20 miles. Turn left & go south on Gunnison County Road three about 1.5 miles. Season: summer. Bogan Flats Campground Campground Web Site Campground Address: 620 Main Street/ PO Box 309 Carbondale, CO 81623 Campground Phone Numbers: Phone: (970) 963-2266 * * * * * * * 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 or 7/28). Make your reservations early. 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.