WOOD-SCULPTURE CAMP

June 30. – July 6. 2024

 

Chain sawing, chiseling, carving, reflecting, discussing, celebrating, grilling… One week of shaping and being shaped in fellowship among men only! A unique timeout in a spectacular setting of the Engadin mountain valley in Switzerland!

This camp will be mainly run in German. However, please don’t hesitate to join anyways should you only speak English, we will give our best to translate.

What to expect

 

As a group of maximum 12 men we will be enjoying a lot of time together working and sweating, at the same time we want this to be a refreshing and encouraging timeout where we also come to rest.
While designing and shaping our own sculptures, we will explore more about ourselves and our ultimate creator/designer, God himself. What does He mean by being created “in His image”? What is our calling? Where do we find fulfilment and what makes us feel fully alive?

Armin Hartmann from the Christian Retreat Centre Tauernhof in Austria (Carpenter himself) will encourage and challenge us daily after breakfast with valuable input on these questions.

Surrounded by the rugged beauty of the Engadin mountains and the scent of freshly cut pine wood, we spend most of the day together outside on a beautiful clearing in the forest above Lavin overlooking the Engadin valley! Under expert guidance we work on our sculptures and we cook our lunch over the fire. In the evenings we make ourselves comfortable in the accommodation and barbecue, discuss, …
On one day during the middle of the week we are planning a hike to break it up a bit and to also give you chance to see a bit more of the area.

For the past four years this camp was an exclusive mens week and it was always very valuable as such. For this year we want to open it up to women as well who would like to get into moulding with the chain saw!

The camp will be mainly in German, but English speaking people are also very welcome and the sessions with Armin would be translated.

 

Your sculpture

To give expression to a sculpture is always something very personal, but without experience not so easy…
From designing your motive to the wood selection and from rough cutting to carving the details, you will get the needed support. Chain saws and the necessary protective clothing as well as various carving tools will be provided for all (though not for 12 at the same time). So it is very welcome if you can bring your own chain saw and protection gear if you have your own.
Basically no prior know how is required, but you should feel comfortable using of a chainsaw and various hand tools. It is important that you already come with 1-2 ideas and sketches for your sculpture! Keep in mind that you have to somehow transport your sculpture home as well! 😉

Accommodation

We will be a group of maximum 12 people and everyone is sharing a bed room with 2-3 others. Sharing life aside from the daily programs, including helping with some duties, will also be an essential part of our experience together.

Team

Armin Hartmann

Armin Hartmann

 

  • Our guest speaker for the week
  • Born 1969 in Wetzikon/Switzerland
  • Married to Beatrix and father of four children
  • Trained Carpenter, Outdoor- und Experience Educator, MA in Theology
  • Worked at Schloss Klaus since 1993, now at Tauernhof in Schladming (Torchbearers Austria), been involved in youth ministry for 20 years, today responsible for all adult retreats. Speaker at conferences internationally
  • Loves reading, playing Saxophone and the great outdoors
Lukas Brunner

Lukas Brunner

 

  • Camp Host
  • Born 1974 and living in Lavin
  • Married to Eva and father of three daughter
  • Self-employed Guitar Builder since 1995 and trained Carpenter/Cabinet maker
  • Studied at Capernwray Harbour Bible School with his wife 1999-2000
  • Youthworker for many years
  • Loves craftsmanship and adventure, outdoor activities and photography

Dates

Start: Sunday, June 30st, 6pm with dinner, arrival possible after 4pm in the afternoon
End: Saturday, July 6th, in the morning 11am

Getting here

The Chasa Perspectiva is only a one minute walk from the train station in Lavin! If you plan to travel by car here’s the Link to plan your trip

What to bring

Cloths for in- and outdoors, house shoes and solid hiking boots for working.
If you have bring your own chainsaw and protection gear tools and your own wood.

Insurance

Accident and health insurance is responsibility of the participants

Costs

Accommodation and Meals plus gear, gas and tourist tax:   CHF 590.- (€620.-)
CHF50 reduction if you bring your own equipment

The logs are usually sponsored by the community. For logs in Arve (local special pine tree with a very good smell and easier for carving) there could be a cost CHF 50-80.-, depending on the size of the wood. Often the community also provides some smaller logs in Arve for free as well.

 

Registration WOOD SCULPTURE CAMP – June 30.- July 6. 2024

We will get back to you with further detailed informations as soon as possible after receiving your application. Please don’t hesitate to send us an email or call us if you have any further questions before submitting the application.

Should you not receive any response after submitting the application within 3 days, please contact us as well by email or give us a call. Thank you!

What kind of wood would you like?

I will bring my own chainsaw

I will bring my own protection gear incl. helmet

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