Workshops
Our workshop classes run for ten weeks with students attending a three-hour workshop at their preferred time. You can start on any term throughout the year. These workshops are for all skill levels and aim to develop your knowledge and understanding of all aspects of creating sculpture in a range of media. Those new to sculpture will learn alongside other students and are offered a structured, 10-week program learning the basics of clay modelling, plaster-casting and colouring to produce their own finished sculpture. More advanced students will develop their techniques and are encouraged to drive their own projects with the guidance of their teacher. Everyone is invited to encounter a unique artistic experience in an inspiring studio space!
Term Dates 2025:
Term 1: Mon 3 February – Sat 12 April
Term 2: Mon 28 April – Sat 5 July – Term 2 has now begun! Please get in touch for a late enrolment.
Term 3: Mon 21 July – Thu 25 September* – Enrolments opening at the beginning of June.
Term 4: Mon 13 October – Thu 18 December*
Annual Studio Exhibition: Sat 27 September
*Saturday class in Terms 3 and 4 will run for 9 weeks and fees will be pro-rated to reflect the shorter term.
Fees:
Early Bird Fee: $645.30
General Fee: $695.30
Fees include GST and all materials (except stone). Early Bird discount ends three weeks before the first day of term.
Ph: 02 9565 4851
Email: admin@tbsss.org.au
Read about our teachers here.
Working from Life 2025
Portrait Study with Wendy Black
Tuesdays: 27 May – 24 June (5 weeks), 10am – 4pm
Early Bird Fee: $580*, General Fee: $640
The life study was the foundation of Tom Bass’ teaching. He maintained that it was an invaluable class and was the best way to learn about sculptural forms and structure of the human body.
This course will be an intensive head study based on close observation of the forms, proportion and relevant anatomy. Students will be asked to observe closely and work quickly so that they are relying on their observational skills not on what they think they know of a head. It is surprising what can be achieved working in this way. Students will develop a greater understanding, as well as skills in drawing in 3D, modelling in clay, as well as mould making and casting in plaster.
We will work from a seated model for two days, the remainder of the time will be spent preparing to mould and casting the portrait study together.
*Early Bird discount ends 9 May.
Fees
Fees include GST as well as all basic materials (except stone) and model fees. Classes are small – minimum 6 students, maximum 12. We reserve the right to cancel a class if student enrolments are below 6.
Missed classes must be made up within the term. A cancellation fee will apply for cancelled classes.
Once a student is enrolled, refunds will not be given under any circumstances. Enrolment Conditions specified in our info pack.
Additional single casual workshop class: $70 per session. Please call the Studio to book.
Discounts
*Early Bird rates are available until three weeks before the start of each term.
A further 10% discount is available for local residents on low income.
There is a 50% youth discount for students 25 years or younger with an keen interest in artistic practice. Click here for more info.
^A payment plan is available for the Life Study Course, please call the Studio for more information.
Age Restrictions
Students 18 years and older are eligible to enrol. We cannot accept enrolments for anyone under the age of 18.
