Workshops & Retreats
Learn to Sculpt
in the Hocking Hills
Hands-on sculpting experiences at our 58-acre retreat center, guided by an award-winning sculptor with 25+ years of experience. No prior experience needed.
Your Studio: Raven's Retreat
Workshops take place at Raven's Retreat Hocking Hills, our wellness retreat center and 58-acre managed nature preserve in Laurelville, Ohio. It features an Art Lodge and Art Bungalow handcrafted by Dustin with sculptures made from recycled materials, private hiking trails with 220 feet of elevation gain, meditation areas, a sauna, a cold plunge, hot tubs, fitness stations and an elevated outdoor yoga platform.
The Art Lodge sleeps 16 guests. The Art Bungalow sleeps 2. Workshops can be day experiences or multi-day retreats with overnight stays. Adults only.
Workshop Formats
From a hands-on sculpting session to an immersive multi-day retreat. All skill levels welcome.
Day-Workshop
Per person
- 2-3 hour comprehensive sessions
- Wellness experiences included
- Advanced techniques
- Lunch served on the preserve
- 6 participant minimum
- Take-away sculpture
Weekend Retreat
Per person per day (lodging included)
- 3 night minimum at Art Lodge or Bungalow
- Multiple sculpting sessions
- Take-away sculpture
- Hiking, nature immersion, and wild edibles tour
- Brunch and dinner each day included
- 6-18 participants
- Sauna, yoga, meditation, spa
Custom group sizes, corporate team-building packages, and multi-day immersive retreats (3+ days) available. Contact us for a custom quote.
What You'll Learn
Wood Carving
Hand tools, power carving, and chainsaw basics. Work with reclaimed wood, live-edge slabs, and found materials. Learn to see the sculpture inside the raw material.
Metalwork Basics
Introduction to welding, steel cutting, and metal forming. Create small sculptural pieces from steel rod, sheet metal, and found metal objects.
Mixed Media
Combine wood, metal, stone, and recycled materials into composite sculptures. Dustin's signature approach — finding art in materials others discard.
The Artist's Eye
Learn to see form, space, and material the way a sculptor does. Composition, scale, texture, and the conversation between object and environment.
Corporate Team Building
Sculpture workshops make unforgettable corporate team-building experiences. Groups collaborate, create, and bond in ways that trust falls never could.
Creative Spark
$3,000+ — minimum of 6 people, 3 hours
A collaborative creation. Teams build sculptures together under Dustin's guidance.
Team Forge
$5,000+ — minimum of 10 people, half day
Deeper engagement with multiple stations and materials.
Executive Experience
$5,000+ — minimum of 5 people, full day at Raven's Retreat
Intimate, high-touch experience on the 58-acre preserve. Sculpting, hiking, sauna, and facilitated reflection.
"Both Dustin and Raven were great with the families. Extremely talented and dedicated to their craft. Would highly recommend for any event."
— Morgan Simonski
Reserve Your Workshop
Tell us your group size, preferred dates, and what kind of sculpting experience you're looking for. We'll create a custom plan.
Reserve Your SpotPlanning your workshop
A few answers to help you take the next step.
Do I need previous sculpting experience?
All skill levels are welcome. Tell us about your experience and interests so we can discuss a suitable workshop in wood carving, metalwork or mixed media.
How long is a workshop?
The Day-Workshop package lists 2–3-hour sculpting sessions alongside lunch and wellness experiences. Confirm the full itinerary, arrival time and departure time when arranging your visit.
How are workshops and retreats priced?
The Day-Workshop starts at $500+ per person with a six-participant minimum. The Weekend Retreat starts at $800+ per person per day, with lodging included and a three-night minimum. The retreat figure is not the total price of a stay; request a quote for your group and dates.
Where do the workshops take place?
Workshops take place at Raven’s Retreat Hocking Hills, a 58-acre nature preserve in Laurelville, Ohio. Day experiences and multi-day retreats with overnight stays are available to discuss.
Have a specific date or idea? Contact the studio orexplore Dustin’s work.