Isabel Kelley works on a sculpture Thursday during the Sculpture Symposium at Viles Arboretum in Augusta.

Sculptor Lise Becu, of Tenants Harbor, uses a grinder to sculpt granite Thursday during the Sculpture Symposium at Viles Arboretum in Augusta.

Brunswick Junior High students and staff work their alabaster sculptures Thursday during the Sculpture Symposium at Viles Arboretum in Augusta.

Staff photo by Joe Phelan Brunswick Junior High students and staff work their alabaster sculptures Thursday during the Sculpture Symposium at Viles Arboretum in Augusta.

Staff photo by Joe Phelan Brunswick Junior High School student Cora Slocum uses a rasp to shape her alabaster sculpture Thursday during the Sculpture Symposium at Viles Arboretum in Augusta.

Staff photo by Joe Phelan A visitor from Brunswick Junior High smooths the edge of an alabaster sculpture with a file Thursday during the Sculpture Symposium at Viles Arboretum in Augusta.