A 3 day hands-on intensive course run within cooee of the world heritage area of the Jenolan Caves, the ideal setting to focus on developing your confidence and skills to communicate ideas in a non-representational form.

Drawing on the natural world, both familiar and unfamiliar, you will take the steps to form-up a 3D work using modelling materials ( clay, plasticine or wax), fabricating materials ( cardboard, steel, balsa wood) or found objects.

Contemplate the surrounding landscape or bring a sculpture, drawing or an image of an idea you would like to scale up or develop and Ingrid will assist you to create a work in three dimensions.

Selected works can be kiln fired and welding is available to a limited number of students. All levels of experience are encouraged.

Materials

A broad selection of sculpting materials and methods are available to students.

It would assist organisation if students could indicate their preferences for a method or material when they enrol for the course.

All students who are interested in using the welding facility must indicate their interest at the time of enrolling. Kiln firing is available for selected works after the required drying time.

Bring:

• notebook/pencil/drawing material
• camera or cameraphone
• towel
• cutting tool (for clay)
• clay tools (for those who have them and intend working in clay)
• Closed shoes are a must for working in the studio spaces.

Venue:

The workshop is located in the remote Jenolan Karst Conservation Reserve, Blue Mountains National Park on the western edge of the Blue Mountains World Heritage Area, 3 hours drive from Sydney. A kitchen facility is available to students at all times.

Accommodation:

1. Limited accommodation is available in two on-site caravans on a first come first served basis; shared kitchen and bathroom facilities. $50 per night, + $10  per extra person. Bring your own linen. (book through Ingrid)
2. Jenolan Caves House is 3km away and has budget accommodation at $70 per night, a range of more salubrious options are available. Call them (02) 6359 3900.
3. 3 km in the other direction is Jenolan Caves Cabins, each cabin accommodating 6 people. One queen-size bed and 4 bunks per cabin. Kitchenette and bathroom facilities in each cabin at approximately $165 per double + $15.00 per extra adult per night. Call them (02) 6335 6239.

Ingrid’s landline number is available through the TBSSS office.

Early-Bird available until Jan 5