Tom Bass Sculpture Studio School
Studio Saturdays PM
Tom Bass Sculpture Studio School 1A Clara Street, Erskineville, NSW5 Weeks
2 Nov - 30 Nov
Studio Saturdays with Peter Bartlett
Tom Bass Sculpture Studio School 1A Clara Street, Erskineville, NSWSaturdays: 2 Nov - 30 Nov (5 weeks)
1:30pm - 4:30pm
$385.30 (Earlybird)
$425.30 (General)
This is a NEW Workshop for Term 4. Join Peter Bartlett for this new time slot on Saturday afternoons at TBSSS. A chance to work on larger scale sculptures, hone your construction skills, learn about fabrication, as well as more complex armatures and casting.
Peter is an accomplished sculptor, who also runs his own workshop “Pier Productions”. Peter’s workshop builds and paints scenery and props for theatre, events and display. With his vast practical experience, Peter has assisted other artists and fellow sculptors with armatures and mould making.
*Early bird discount ends midnight 12 October.
Picture: Work in progress large scale sculpture commission by Carol Crawford.
Stone Carving with Elena Murgia PM
Tom Bass Sculpture Studio School 1A Clara Street, Erskineville, NSWTuesdays PM: 19 Nov - 17 Dec (5 weeks)
1:30pm - 4:30pm
$330.30 (Earlybird)
$365.30 (General)
This brief course will help students undertake the basic techniques of carving. Learn how to remove step by step the material that is surrounding a sculpture, starting from unveiling the basic volumes connected together in harmonious composition and the beginnings of the finishing process where time permits.
Carving is a magical process that pursues the soothing of the soul and detaches ourselves from the modern chaotic life. It’s a way to connect to nature and it informs a sense of space, training the eye and the mind to see in depth!
Alabaster stone will be available to purchase at an additional cost to the course fee. Elena will have a good selection of stones to choose from which are best suited for this 5 week course.
Students are also welcome to bring work in progress stone sculptures, including marble works you may be currently working on. Elena can guide you in the next steps of your stone carvings.
About Elena:
Elena Murgia is an Italian born artist. After studying ceramics in London, her sculpting journey started at the Tom Bass Sculpture Studio School in 2017.
She undertook marble carving classes under the guidance of Usama Alnassar who continues to mentor her. Elena has also been mentored and trained by TBSSS teacher Wendy Black, whom Elena continues to assist on a Wednesday during term time.
Elena participates in national prizes and group exhibitions around the country and had her first solo exhibition in December 2023 at the Clara Street Gallery showcasing works in marble, alabaster, bronze and porcelain.
Through her sculpture she explores the dichotomy between quality and image, inner beauty and the masks we wear to conform to the world, responding to both feminine and the feminist, her past and her present.
*Early bird discount ends midnight 5 November.
5 Week Stone Carving with Elena Murgia – Monday EVE (February)
Tom Bass Sculpture Studio School 1A Clara Street, Erskineville, NSWMondays: 3 February – 3 March (5 weeks)
Week 1: 5:30pm - 9pm
Week 2, 3, 4, 5: 6pm - 9pm
$330.30 (Earlybird)
$365.30 (General)
This brief course will help students undertake the basic techniques of carving. Learn how to remove step by step the material that is surrounding a sculpture, starting from unveiling the basic volumes connected together in harmonious composition and the beginnings of the finishing process where time permits.
Carving is a magical process that pursues the soothing of the soul and detaches ourselves from the modern chaotic life. It’s a way to connect to nature and it informs a sense of space, training the eye and the mind to see in depth!
Alabaster stone will be available to purchase at an additional cost to the course fee. Elena will have a good selection of stones to choose from which are best suited for this 5 week course.
Students are also welcome to bring work in progress stone sculptures, including marble works you may be currently working on. Elena can guide you in the next steps of your stone carvings.
Please note that for the first week, please arrive at 5:30pm, this will allow 30 mins of time to browse and choose your piece/s of stone.
About Elena:
Elena Murgia is an Italian born artist. After studying ceramics in London, her sculpting journey started at the Tom Bass Sculpture Studio School in 2017.
She undertook marble carving classes under the guidance of Usama Alnassar who continues to mentor her. Elena has also been mentored and trained by TBSSS teacher Wendy Black, whom Elena continues to assist on a Wednesday during term time.
Elena participates in national prizes and group exhibitions around the country and had her first solo exhibition in December 2023 at the Clara Street Gallery showcasing works in marble, alabaster, bronze and porcelain.
Through her sculpture she explores the dichotomy between quality and image, inner beauty and the masks we wear to conform to the world, responding to both feminine and the feminist, her past and her present.
*Early bird discount ends midnight 20 January.
5 Week Stone Carving with Elena Murgia – Tuesday AM (February)
Tom Bass Sculpture Studio School 1A Clara Street, Erskineville, NSWTuesdays: 4 February – 4 March (5 weeks)
Week 1: 9:30am - 2pm
Week 2, 3, 4, 5: 10am - 2pm
$380.30 (Earlybird)
$415.30 (General)
This brief course will help students undertake the basic techniques of carving. Learn how to remove step by step the material that is surrounding a sculpture, starting from unveiling the basic volumes connected together in harmonious composition and the beginnings of the finishing process where time permits.
Carving is a magical process that pursues the soothing of the soul and detaches ourselves from the modern chaotic life. It’s a way to connect to nature and it informs a sense of space, training the eye and the mind to see in depth!
Alabaster stone will be available to purchase at an additional cost to the course fee. Elena will have a good selection of stones to choose from which are best suited for this 5 week course.
Students are also welcome to bring work in progress stone sculptures, including marble works you may be currently working on. Elena can guide you in the next steps of your stone carvings.
Please note that for the first week, please arrive at 9:30am, this will allow 30 mins of time to browse and choose your piece/s of stone.
About Elena:
Elena Murgia is an Italian born artist. After studying ceramics in London, her sculpting journey started at the Tom Bass Sculpture Studio School in 2017.
She undertook marble carving classes under the guidance of Usama Alnassar who continues to mentor her. Elena has also been mentored and trained by TBSSS teacher Wendy Black, whom Elena continues to assist on a Wednesday during term time.
Elena participates in national prizes and group exhibitions around the country and had her first solo exhibition in December 2023 at the Clara Street Gallery showcasing works in marble, alabaster, bronze and porcelain.
Through her sculpture she explores the dichotomy between quality and image, inner beauty and the masks we wear to conform to the world, responding to both feminine and the feminist, her past and her present.
*Early bird discount ends midnight 20 January.
3 Week Stone Carving with Elena Murgia – Monday EVE (April / May)
Tom Bass Sculpture Studio School 1A Clara Street, Erskineville, NSWMondays: 28 April - 12 May (3 weeks)
6pm - 9pm
$215.30 (Earlybird)
$240.30 (General)
This brief course will help students undertake the basic techniques of carving. Learn how to remove step by step the material that is surrounding a sculpture, starting from unveiling the basic volumes connected together in harmonious composition and the beginnings of the finishing process where time permits.
Carving is a magical process that pursues the soothing of the soul and detaches ourselves from the modern chaotic life. It’s a way to connect to nature and it informs a sense of space, training the eye and the mind to see in depth!
Alabaster stone will be available to purchase at an additional cost to the course fee. Elena will have a good selection of stones to choose from which are best suited for this 3 week course.
Students are also welcome to bring work in progress stone sculptures, including marble works you may be currently working on. Elena can guide you in the next steps of your stone carvings.
This workshop is now fully booked. Please email admin@tbsss.org.au, if you would like to be added to the waitlist.
3 Week Stone Carving with Elena Murgia – Tuesday AM (April/May)
Tom Bass Sculpture Studio School 1A Clara Street, Erskineville, NSWTuesdays: 29 April - 13 May (3 weeks)
10am - 2pm
$265.30 (Earlybird)
$290.30 (General)
This brief course will help students undertake the basic techniques of carving. Learn how to remove step by step the material that is surrounding a sculpture, starting from unveiling the basic volumes connected together in harmonious composition and the beginnings of the finishing process where time permits.
Carving is a magical process that pursues the soothing of the soul and detaches ourselves from the modern chaotic life. It’s a way to connect to nature and it informs a sense of space, training the eye and the mind to see in depth!
Alabaster stone will be available to purchase at an additional cost to the course fee. Elena will have a good selection of stones to choose from which are best suited for this 3 week course.
Students are also welcome to bring work in progress stone sculptures, including marble works you may be currently working on. Elena can guide you in the next steps of your stone carvings.
About Elena:
Elena Murgia is an Italian born artist. After studying ceramics in London, her sculpting journey started at the Tom Bass Sculpture Studio School in 2017.
She undertook marble carving classes under the guidance of Usama Alnassar who continues to mentor her. Elena has also been mentored and trained by TBSSS teacher Wendy Black, whom Elena continues to assist on a Wednesday during term time.
Elena participates in national prizes and group exhibitions around the country and had her first solo exhibition in December 2023 at the Clara Street Gallery showcasing works in marble, alabaster, bronze and porcelain.
Through her sculpture she explores the dichotomy between quality and image, inner beauty and the masks we wear to conform to the world, responding to both feminine and the feminist, her past and her present.
*Early bird discount ends midnight 8 April.
July – From Wax to Bronze: 2 Day Wax Workshop with Michael Vaynman
Tom Bass Sculpture Studio School 1A Clara Street, Erskineville, NSWSat 12 & Sun 13 July, 2025
Fees: $490.30
Wax is a wonderful medium and has many unique properties that make it ideal for sculpting. Wax can be used as a liquid, as a paste, warm (like plasticine), or cold (carvable). During this workshop students will be shown various techniques to utilize these variable states of the medium. Students will be shown how to construct a wax armature, explore modelling techniques and the use of tools for smoothing and texturing. Students will have the opportunity (at an additional cost*) to have their finished wax sculptures cast in bronze by Michael, using the lost wax casting process.
*Bronze casting will be provided at a significant discount to students who wish to cast their work. However prices will need to be looked at on a case by case basis after the workshop concludes as it is impossible to predict the size and complexity of individual artworks before they are made.
The July workshop is now fully booked. Please email admin@tbsss.org.au, if you would like to be added to the waitlist. NEW October Workshop added. Scroll down to enrol!
Alabaster Carving with Carol Crawford
Tom Bass Sculpture Studio School 1A Clara Street, Erskineville, NSWSat 19 & Sun 20 July, 2025
A unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of alabaster carving and learn from popular guest teacher Carol Crawford.
Carol is a specialist alabaster sculptor who interprets the raw stone to create soft, interlocking organic forms. Carol will be assisted by artist Elena Murgia, who is a specialist stone carver. For this weekend course Carol and Elena will guide you on the use of different hand tools, finishing/ polishing techniques, and how to realise a beautiful soft abstracted form out of the rough stone you have chosen.
Alabaster is a very fine, stable, sometimes translucent stone that can be easily carved. For this workshop you will be working with beautiful white alabaster (translucent and opaque) shipped all the way from Italy.
This workshop is now fully booked. Please email admin@tbsss.org.au, if you would like to be added to the waitlist.
October – From Wax to Bronze: 2 Day Wax Workshop with Michael Vaynman
Tom Bass Sculpture Studio School 1A Clara Street, Erskineville, NSWSat 4 & Sun 5 October, 2025
Fees: $495.30
Wax is a wonderful medium and has many unique properties that make it ideal for sculpting. Wax can be used as a liquid, as a paste, warm (like plasticine), or cold (carvable). During this workshop students will be shown various techniques to utilize these variable states of the medium. Students will be shown how to construct a wax armature, explore modelling techniques and the use of tools for smoothing and texturing. Students will have the opportunity (at an additional cost*) to have their finished wax sculptures cast in bronze by Michael, using the lost wax casting process.
*Bronze casting will be provided at a significant discount to students who wish to cast their work. However prices will need to be looked at on a case by case basis after the workshop concludes as it is impossible to predict the size and complexity of individual artworks before they are made.
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