The Studio

The Tom Bass Sculpture Studio School, founded in 1974, is Australia’s oldest and most respected sculpture school.

In a fully equipped studio, students of all levels learn one-on-one from professional sculptors in a friendly, creative environment. Whether working in clay, stone, plaster, or wire, you’ll be challenged to see differently and inspired to develop your own artistic voice.

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Tom Bass (1916–2010)

Tom Bass was one of Australia’s most significant and influential sculptors, known for his large public works and dedication to art education. His practice explored the relationship between sculpture, architecture, and community, with works found in many prominent public spaces. Through his teaching, Bass inspired generations of artists to see sculpture as both a personal and public expression.

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Express your creativity through sculpture

The Tom Bass Sculpture Studio welcomes everyone – from complete beginners to experienced artists – to explore the art of sculpture in a supportive, inspiring environment. With a range of courses and workshops to suit all levels.

  • Learn hands-on sculpting in a variety of materials
  • Explore your creativity and artistic voice
  • Join a welcoming, supportive community
  • Build confidence with guidance from professional sculptors

Term Courses

10 Week Sculpture Courses

Our workshop classes run for ten weeks with students attending a three-hour class 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.

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Special Workshops

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6 Day Intensive Marble Carving Workshop with Usama Alnassar – Workshop 2

13 – 18 January 2026

You will learn to use traditional hand-tools and techniques for carving, including methods of transferring ideas onto a piece of marble and finding form within the stone.  Participants will work directly on the famous White Statuario Marble from Carrara to acquire basic skills and to understand the nature of the material.

Italy returns to Erskineville in January 2025!

You will learn to use traditional hand-tools and techniques for carving, including methods of transferring ideas onto a piece of m…

General A$1,360.30

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8 Day Intensive Marble Carving Workshop with Usama Alnassar – Workshop 3

21 – 29 January 2026

You will learn to use traditional hand-tools and techniques for carving, including methods of transferring ideas onto a piece of marble and finding form within the stone.  Participants will work directly on the famous White Statuario Marble from Carrara to acquire basic skills and to understand the nature of the material.

Italy returns to Erskineville in January 2025!

You will learn to use traditional hand-tools and techniques for carving, including methods of transferring ideas onto a piece of m…

General A$1,760.30

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Working from the Life Model with Jenny Pollak 2026

Sundays: 8 Feb – 29 Mar (8 weeks)

This intensive life study class offers students the unique opportunity to make a study of the nude in a single extended pose. The human body is one of the most challenging, eloquent and time honoured subjects for the exploration of artistic expression. Jenny will be inviting students to think about how they might push their work towards a deeper expression of the human spirit, encouraging them to create work that goes beyond the anatomical representation of the body.

This intensive life study class offers students the unique opportunity to make a study of the nude in a single extended pose.

The human body is one of the most challenging, eloq…

Early Bird A$740.30
General A$825.30

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From Wax to Bronze: 2 Day Wax Workshop with Michael Vaynman

Sat 11 & Sun 12 April, 2026

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.

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). Duri…

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Exhibitions

We proudly showcases the work of its vibrant creative community through regular exhibitions. These events celebrate the diverse talents of our students, teachers and resident artists, offering a unique opportunity to share finished works with the public. Our exhibitions range from student showcases to special themed displays, providing artists of all levels, from beginners to professionals, the chance to exhibit their work in a supportive and professional setting. artistic growth.

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Support the Tom Bass Sculpture Studio

Your donation helps us continue Tom Bass’s legacy of nurturing creativity and making sculpture accessible to all. Every contribution supports our programs, exhibitions and scholarships, helping artists of all levels to learn, grow and share their work. Thank you for supporting our creative community.

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Team Experiences

Host your next team building experience with us

Our bespoke corporate sculpture workshops offer a creative, hands-on team building experience like no other. Working with clay and other materials, your team will collaborate, problem solve and have fun in a relaxed, inspiring environment. No artistic experience needed, just a willingness to try something new together.

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