Sean Fitzpatrick
Master Sculptor
Boston, MA
781-249-1494 |
Professional
sculpting services for events, parties, and promotion.
Sand Sculpting,
Snow Sculpting, Ice Sculpting, Pumpkin Sculpting, Custom Fine
Jewelry.
Servicing Nationwide
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Evansville - Fort Wayne - Gary - Indianapolis
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Welcome
and thank you for choosing Fitzy Snowman Sculpting. Home based
In Saugus Massachusetts, we service nationwide. Our team of
master sculptors travel the united states. You may find us at
your local fair or at corporate events. We have won numerous
awards for our sand, snow and ice sculpting all around New England.
We are also master pumpkin carvers. Our sculpting talents have
been featured on NBC's Today show twice this year. Browse all
of our galleries for a sample of what we can do for your next
special event. Whether you need a sand sculpture, snow sculpture,
ice sculpture or custom carved pumpkin, we promise professional
clean and affordable service. No job is too large or small.
We employ some of the most talented sculptors in the world!
Join
the Fitzy Snow Man Team
Now Hiring in
Indiana
(see employment
button)
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Sculpting
News
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NBC's Today Show
Sean Fitzpatrick was featured
on NBC's Today show Saturday October 29th promoting Fitzy Snowman
Sculpting's custom carved pumpkins. Hosts, Lester and Cambell,
also tried their hands at carving with instruction from Sean.
Sculpting Lessons
We offer individual and group sculpting
lessons to people of all ages. Ask about our birthday party
lesson package. Sculpting lessons provide the perfect activity
for your next party and can be taylored to your child's particular
interests.
New England Sand Sculpting Invitational
at Revere Beach
Last years event was so sucessful we decided
to extend the event. This year the worlds' best masters and
sculptors will transform Revere Beach with a stunning tribute
to its glorious past. The event will begin Monday July 10th
and conclude Sunday July 16th. Master sculpting competition
begings Thursday July
13th and winners wil be announced
at the conclusion
of the event at the Reinstein Bandstand Sunday July 16th.
Woman's Day October 2006
Although the issue is almost a
year from publication,We at Fitzy Snowman Sculpting are already
looking forward to this issue. A photo shoot is scheduled for
November 7th and 8th which will feature our pumpkins gracing
the cover for the October 2006 issue
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Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, Evansville, South Bend, Terre Haute, Bloomington, Anderson, Gary, Crawfordsville, Muncie, Lafayette, Hammond, Elkhart, Kokomo, Carmel, Columbus, Goshen, Jasper, Mishawaka, Valparaiso, Warsaw, West Lafayette, Crown Point, Earl Park, Greenwood, Henderson, La Porte, Marion, Merrillville, Michigan City
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Native American
Indians migrated west into Indiana as European settlers took
their lands during the late 1600s. The Shawnee, Miami,
Delaware, Mahican, and Potawatomi tribes were just a few of
these tribes.
In 1679, French-Canadian Robert Cavelier became the first
white man to see Indiana. He was searching for a water route
to the Pacific Ocean. French fur traders soon followed,
establishing trading posts throughout the area. Forts were
built during the 1720s in Miami (near Fort Wayne) and
Quiatenon (near Lafayette). Vincennes became the first
permanent settlement in Indiana about 1732.
The region figured importantly in the Franco-British
struggle for North America that culminated with British
victory in 1763 and control of all land east of the
Mississippi River, including Indiana. However British troops
did not enter the Indiana region until 1777, during the
Revolutionary War (1775-1783). George Rogers Clark of
Virginia led American soldiers into Indiana to fight Britain
and claim Indiana as American land. Their victory in 1779 of
Fort Sackville in Vincennes, led to American control of the
northwest. After the war, Indiana became part of the
Northwest Territory in 1787.
Settlers from the British colonies on the American east
coast began migrating west in the mid 1700s, seeking
farmland. The American Revolution and the formation of the
United States of America brought more demand for the lands
of the west.
In 1800 the Indiana Territory was created. Several Indian
tribes joined together under chief Tecumseh to fight the new
settlers and save their lands. The Native Americans were
defeated in two important battles, the Battle of Tippecanoe
in 1811 and the Battle of the Thames in 1813. In 1815, many
of the Native Americans left, leaving settlers free to
develop the land.
On Dec. 11, 1816, Indiana became the 19th state to join the
union. The land which has become the state of Indiana, was
once occupied by paleoindians 10-12 thousand years ago.
Historic American Indian tribes also lived on this land,
inspiring the state's name - Indiana, the land of Indians.
Indiana's state government is modeled closely to that of the
federal government. There are three branches: the executive,
the legislative and the judicial. The Governor is elected to
serve a four year term. The legislature, known as the
General Assembly, has two houses. Members of the House of
Representatives are elected to terms of two years, and
members of the Senate are elected to serve for four years.
The judicial branch is comprised of the Supreme Court, the
Court of Appeals, and local circuit courts. Nationally,
Indiana is represented by two U.S. Senators and ten U.S.
Representatives.
Indiana struggled financially after joining the union. Many
of the farmers that bought land from the federal government
did not have to pay taxes the first five years.
Historically, Indiana has often been considered an
agricultural state. In the years following statehood in
1816, manufacturing goods came mainly from household
processes, from trades or crafts, and from mills. Milling
became Indiana's first major industry, and meat packing,
coal mining, limestone quarrying, boat construction, and the
manufacture of farm equipment were early economic advances
presaging later developments.
During the 1820s, the state received grants from the
government to build roads and canals.
The economy improved in the 1850s, as railroad expansion
linked Indiana to East coast markets. New industries were
developed and several new businesses opened. In 1852, the
Studebaker brothers opened a wagon shop in South Bend that
became the largest wagon manufacturer in the nation.
Indiana sent food to help soldiers during the Civil War
(1861-1865), but not much fighting occurred near Indiana.
There were several inventions that led to new industries
during this time. Richard Gatling of Indianapolis invented
the machine gun in 1862. In 1885, the first gasoline pump
was developed in Fort Wayne. Elwood Haynes of Kokomo
developed the first successful gasoline-powered car in 1894.
Mining also became a big industry. Natural gas was
discovered near Portland and oil near Keystone. In 1889,
Standard Oil built one of the largest oil refineries in the
world in Whiting. Nearby, United States Steel built its
largest steel mill and founded the city of Gary. The
automobile and other metal-product industries also greatly
expanded. In 1911, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway held the
first Indianapolis 500 car race.
During the Great Depression (1929-1939) many lost their
jobs. By 1932, one-fourth of the workforce was unemployed.
World War II (1939-1945) required war supplies to be made
and helped the economy begin to recover.
During the 1950s, Indiana's economy continued to change from
agricultural to industrial. New farm equipment replaced many
of the workers, who were left to find jobs in the city.
Clifty Creek, one the nation's largest power plants, was
built in Madison in 1956.
Indiana's state government increased taxes in 1973 and
during the mid-1980s to help meet rising social needs.
Unemployment increased due to foreign competition in the
automobile industry. Farmers also experienced a depression
in their industry. Indiana is now striving to expand and
renovate existing service industries while attracting new
industries into the state
Early Indiana settlers had a great concern to preserve
religious freedom, and many denominations have been
cultivated here and contribute much to the makeup of Indiana
life. Today, over 7000 churches can be identified serving
about half of the current population.
Residents from even all walks of life have preserved their
history and traditions through museums, libraries, archives,
and publications. There are currently over 370 museums in
Indiana which focus on a variety of subjects. There are more
than 2,900 libraries throughout the schools, public,
academic, institutional, and specialized. In the early
twentieth century, Indiana received more Carnegie Libraries
than any other state, totaling 164.
Indiana has also had it's share of successful writers.
Studies have determined that the best-selling fiction by
Indiana authors is ranked second only to New York authors in
the period of 1895 to 1965.
Indiana's natural heritage has benefited from private and
public attention over the years. In 1916, Indiana began its
state park system under Richard Lieber, who became a leader
in the national conservation movement. Indiana has 12 state
forests, 9 reservoirs, 151 nature preserves, and 18 fish and
wildlife areas to preserve its natural heritage. Private
organizations help to preserve many natural areas in
Indiana. There are 4 national areas designated for their
special importance. Such areas are also important for
recreation for Hoosiers and tourists.
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property of Fitzy Snowman Sculpting and may not be
reproduced in any way without permission. Fitzy Snowman
and the Fitzy snowman logo are registered trademarks.
All rights reserved
2006
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