Stone Carving on the Queen Mary 2

Michael Binkley and Binkley Sculpture Studios
worked with Cunard Line Ltd. to present the first stone carving workshop
aboard the most famous ocean liner of our time, the Queen Mary 2.
The workshop was presented to interested passengers who were looking for a creative activity during the 7 day crossing from New York to Southampton, from April 25 to May 1, 2004.

The workshop was presented during the historic tandem crossing
of the Queen Mary 2 and the Queen Elizabeth 2.
This was the maiden eastbound trans Atlantic crossing of the QM2
and the final crossing of the Queen Elizabeth 2 before she passed the baton to the QM2.

Michael was one of the artists commissioned to create original fine art works
for the Queen Mary 2's permanent international art collection,
and he carved three large seashell sculptures which grace the therapy pool of the Canyon Ranch SpaClub.
Michael lead participants through the basics of stone carving, and introduced them to modern stone sculpting techniques.

	Michael's workshops were well attended, and the participants were very pleased that such an art class was available to them. Here are some photos from the ship...

Gary Strawbridge from England, with his abstract form.
Jackie Samuel from Scotland, with her kneeling female.
Katy and her mother Jane Westmore from Scotland, proudly display their first soapstone sculptures.	Michael assists Katy Westmore with her second sculpture.
Tony Beard from England, works on a portrait of his dog.
Ben Bull from England, working on his polar bear.	Loretta Hamoi from USA, puts the finishing polish on her abstract form.
Michael working with Juliet Baris from USA, on her polar bear.
	Michael with Robin Hanson, from Canada, with Robin's sculpture of his own left fist.

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