[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_wp_custommenu nav_menu=”5″ el_class=”sub”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_gallery interval=”3″ images=”7617″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] (above: Tom Bass, The Student (sandstone) at its new home outside the Chau Chak Wing Museum) In January 2019 we brought you the background story of Tom Bass’ iconic sandstone work, The Student, which has been fittingly displayed for decades in the grounds of the University of Sydney. At the time, the work was temporarily being displayed on the Botany Lawn, pending a move to a more permanent home. We’re now pleased to report that, as of late last year, Tom’s sculpture has been successfully…

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_wp_custommenu nav_menu=”5″ el_class=”sub”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_gallery interval=”3″ images=”7585″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]For the very first time, the Wollombi Valley Sculpture Festival (otherwise known as Sculpture in the Vineyards) will take place online! The virtual exhibition will open today, 1 September 2021, and run until the end of the month. The competition is the longest-running regional outdoor sculpture exhibition in Australia, and has traditionally been one that features many members of our community – students, teachers and Board members alike. This year is no exception, with works by TBSSS teachers Carol Crawford, Wendy Black, Ingrid Morley, Karen…

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_wp_custommenu nav_menu=”5″ el_class=”sub”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_gallery interval=”3″ images=”7554″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] (above: Peter (in red) with our founder, Tom Bass AM) How long have you been at TBSSS?  My guess is I’ve been attending the school for about 15 years (as you can see from the photo!) – it’s been a fantastic experience on so many levels. Where do you travel from each week? Luckily I live quite close by – about a 10 minute walk away. What do you do when you’re not sculpting? I work in a risk management/governance role for…