[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=”13117″ img_size=”full” css=””][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]In 2025, artist and TBSSS carving teacher Elena Murgia will be coordinating and curating the Clara Street Gallery. We thank Elena for taking on the space and we are look forward to seeing lots of sculpture in 2025! Currently in the Gallery, is a group exhibition featuring sculptures created in Usama Alnassar’s Intensive Marble Carving Workshops. Human Expression in Marble “This exhibition aims to celebrate the work of students and guest marble carving teacher Usama Alnassar. The theme is timeless, the…

[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=”12638″ img_size=”full” css=””][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Students and visitors to the Clara Street Gallery over the last few months may have noticed a temporary addition to the studio’s decor: a colourful, quaint sculpture by Tom Bass of Christopher Robin, Winnie-the-Pooh, and Piglet. Having lived at the Sydney Children’s Hospital for the last 35 years, we collected the sculpture earlier this year with its chips and scratches, having seen a lot of use, appreciation and play in its life. TBSSS teacher Wendy Black has been repairing and recolouring…

[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=”12635″ img_size=”full” css=””][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]On behalf of all the teachers, Board and staff of TBSSS we’d like to take this opportunity to wish everybody a safe and happy festive season and all the best for the New Year! Some highlights for 2024 were: The unveiling of the fully restored Tom Bass Fountain at Sydney Metro (pictured above) Celebrating our 50th Anniversary of being a Studio School with a fantastic exhibition and special event! Buzzing workshop classes with lots of sculpture being created! TBSSS sculptors, students and teachers exhibiting in many…

[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=”12344″ img_size=”full” css=””][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Give the gift of creativity this season! Why not gift a unique and memorable experience to your loved ones. Certificates are available for any chosen amount and can be used for term and special workshops. Certificates are valid for three years from purchase. Get in touch with the office to find out more and to purchase. Please note that the office will be closing from 1:30pm on 20 December, so be sure to purchase any gift certificates before then![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

[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=”12342″ img_size=”full” css=””][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]It’s been a busy couple of months for TBSSS teachers and guest teachers, whose work has been included in sculpture prizes and exhibitions. We thought we’d share news of recent achievements, as well as extend our congratulations. Most recently at the 14th Annual Sculptures in the Garden, TBSSS teacher Peter Bartlett was awarded the Cameron Anderson Architects prize for Artistic Merit, with his wonderful timber sculpture ‘Circling’ (pictured above left). Congratulations Peter! TBSSS Guest Teacher Michael Vaynman won the Major Sculptures in the Garden Prize, with…

[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=”12337″ img_size=”full” css=””][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Together we raised over $3,000! Thank you to everyone who purchased tickets in our raffle. Congratulations to the winners and a special thanks to the Solotel Group and The Art Gallery Society for their support! 1st Prize – A dinner for 4 people at Aria Restaurant. Generously donated by Solotel Group, valued at $1,200 Winner: Ticket #154 – Shelley F 2nd Prize – A $400 credit towards any workshop or specialist class at TBSSS Winner: Ticket #61 – Fiona E 3rd…

[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=”12339″ img_size=”full” css=””][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]On Saturday 28 September, we all came together to celebrate the opening of the 2024 Annual Studio Exhibition. We were thrilled to see so many students, their friends and family, and visitors present at the event. This year the exhibition featured just over 70 sculptures completed by students and teachers over the past year. Everything from the abstract to the figure, animals and reliefs, works in plaster and bronze, sculptures carved in alabaster, limestone and marble. A big congratulations to everybody…

[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=”11848″ img_size=”full” css=””][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]We are excited to be holding a very special fundraising raffle in support of the Tom Bass Sculpture Studio School with amazing prizes to be won. The three prizes are: * 1st Prize –  A dinner for 4 people at  Aria Restaurant  to the value of $1200, generously donated by Solotel Group. * 2nd Prize – A $400 credit towards any workshop or specialist class at TBSSS. * 3rd Prize –  An ‘Inspire’ Family Membership to the Art Gallery of NSW for one year valued at $170, donated by the Art Gallery Society and a $100 credit towards any…

[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=”11791″ img_size=”full” css=””][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]The 2024 Annual Studio Exhibition will open on Saturday 28th September at 3pm – all welcome to come along! We are excited to be able to throw open the doors to once again welcome students, current and past, along with friends and supporters into the studio. Current and recent students are encouraged to submit a finished work that they have created in the past year at either a TBSSS Term or Special Workshop. The ASE is a wonderful opportunity for all our students…

[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=”11906″ img_size=”full” css=””][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]TBSSS will be very well represented in the biennial 2024 Sculpture in the Vineyards, Wollombi Valley Sculpture Festival. Not only is TBSSS teacher Wendy Black the senior curator at this special event, but ten TBSSS teachers, alumni and students are exhibiting, including: Jonathan Foley, Simon Harris, Jules Jones, Ginny Lagos, Peter Lewis, Ingrid Morley, Elena Murgia, Monika Scarrabelotti, Martin Williams and Tony Wong Hee. The Festival will run 14th – 29th September 2024 across various locations in Wollombi. For more info, including all the events…