Stone Industry Education

Irene Williams

Video: Seven Steps to Digital Wellness

Irene Williams, founder and lead educator of The Digital Life Academy, teaches methods for reducing digital clutter to benefit our overall well-being, while keeping us organized and efficient

Irene Williams, founder and lead educator of The Digital Life Academy, teaches methods for reducing digital clutter to benefit our overall well-being, while keeping us organized and efficient


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Stone Summit

Strategizing to Take a Stone Shop to the Next Level

At the New Mexico Stone Summit, Blake Christensen of Valley View Granite in Salt Lake City, UT, shared ideas on how to diversify a stone business, build efficiency and train to industry standards

At the New Mexico Stone Summit, Blake Christensen of Valley View Granite in Salt Lake City, UT, shared ideas on how to diversify a stone business, build efficiency and train to industry standards


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Stone Industry Education Series

Stone Industry Education series postpones Denver and Boston events

In recent days we have seen the continued spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) around the world and here in the U.S. as well. With the increased availability of testing, we can expect that confirmed cases of COVID-19 will continue to grow. Minimizing travel and group events is one tactic to slow the spread of the virus and protect those with weak immune systems.


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abrasive waterjet stone cutting

A Nepalese Gristmill, a Waterjet and Fort Lewis College

Physics and engineering students learned the capabilities of an abrasive waterjet when cutting a gristmill out of granite for the town of Chyamtang in Nepal

Waterjetting isn’t new to stone fabrication, though it is still not the norm. Due to being quick, accurate and safe, waterjets are starting to be featured more in stone shops working in the custom architectural and design fields.


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Natural Stone Institute 2019 Study Tour

The Natural Stone Institute's 2019 Study tour

For its 2019 Study Tour, the Natural Stone Institute headed to Knoxville, TN, to visit several local stone companies and equipment manufacturers, as well as time to mingle and enjoy the southern culture

Home to the University of Tennessee and host to the 1982 World’s Fair, Knoxville, TN, was the destination for the 2019 Natural Stone Institute Study Tour, which drew a total of 66 participants. The four-day event provided an arena for attendees to mingle and network through many sessions and activities.


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Advancements in CNC tooling

Advancements in CNC tooling

As CNC tooling becomes more precise, fabricators must continuously educate themselves on how to use them and what new products exist

The day fabricators could use just one saw blade or one core bit is mostly over. Because of the expansion of new and different materials to the market, CNC tooling companies and suppliers have to continuously update their tools.


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Indiana Limestone Symposium

Teaching the art of stone carving

While some came to further hone their skills, others were holding a hand tool for the first time during the Indiana Limestone Symposium which is held annually in Ellettsville, IN

Established in 1996 by master stone sculptors Amy Brier and Frank Young, the Indiana Limestone Symposium is founded on the Greek model of gathering for discussion and celebration and continues the tradition of sculpture symposia that is common in Europe and Asia.


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