[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=”8752″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]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! It has been wonderful to see things return to ‘normal’ in the post covid world in which we now live. We thank everyone for their ongoing support, for their continued efforts in following covid safety protocols and being considerate members of our community in 2022. Some highlights for 2022…

[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=”8549″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Our 5 & 10 Day Intensive Marble Carving Workshops with guest teacher Usama Alnassar will run the month of January. The 5 Day offerings are now fully booked, but we still have 5 places left for the 10 Day Workshop. See details below. If you would like to join the 5 Day waitlist, please get in touch with the office. Intensive Marble Carving Workshops with Usama Alnassar Workshop 1 – 5 Days: 6 – 10 January – SOLD OUT Workshop 2 – 10 Days:…

[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=”8520″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We wanted to highlight some fantastic exhibitions that are taking place in the next few weeks which feature TBSSS sculptors Monika Scarrabelotti, Carol Crawford and Simon Gandevia. TBSSS teacher Monika Scarrabelotti is currently showing ten of her sculptures in a group show titled Femmes Fatales on the Frontier at Grainger Gallery in Canberra. The exhibition features six female artists including Monika who is the only sculptor. The show opened on Thursday night and closes on 4 December. If you can’t get to Canberra, click here to view the catalogue. TBSSS Chair Carol…

[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=”8579″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Due to popularity guest teacher Jenny Pollak will be offering the Double Figure Life Study again in Term 1, 2023. This is a unique opportunity to work with two life models. The relationship between two figures can give us a special insight into the abstract possibilities of space and form. This workshop will encourage the student to look for new and interesting solutions to the challenges of depicting the complexity of two bodies in relationship to each other, bringing a fresh eye to 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=”8640″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]On Saturday 24 September, we were excited to throw our doors open for the opening of the 2022 Annual Studio Exhibition. We were thrilled to see so many students, friends and family, and members of the public present. After not being able to hold this event for 3 years due to covid restrictions, it was wonderful to see and feel the Studio buzzing again! This year the exhibition featured 67 sculptures completed by students over the last couple of years, everything from 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=”8610″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We once again have beautiful Italian Alabaster available for purchase at the Studio. There are many different sizes and shapes available. Price is $45 per kilo. Stone is only available for purchase in person at the Studio on Tuesdays and Fridays, we do not offer postage. Please send an email admin@tbsss.org.au to make an appointment to come in and browse / purchase.[/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=”8700″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Celebrating 20 years, The Wollombi Sculpture Festival opens on September 10th and features 157 works. We congratulate the following teachers and students for being finalists for the Exhibition: Helen Alajajian, Mauro Badii, Wendy Black, Jules Jones, Ingrid V. Morley, Elena Murgia and Alessandro Tosetto For further information about the Festival and to help plan your trip to Wollombi, visit the following link: Sculpture in the Vineyards[/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=”8670″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]One of Tom Bass Sculpture School’s eminent teachers, Karen Alexander talks us through the creation of Spirit Girl (pictured above) which was commissioned by St Patrick’s College for Girls, Campbelltown. The installation of Spirit Girl was to mark 180 years of independent catholic education in Campbelltown and 50 years on their current site. A huge congratulations to Karen for all her hard work on completing this impressive and wonderful commission! Article by Karen Alexander The scope was large, and the process involved months of research from 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=”8760″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Now on show at Clara Street Gallery, we have a new solo exhibition by longstanding TBSSS teacher Christine Crimmins titled L’opera, running until 9 July. L’opera is an exhibition of  more than 15 limestone & plaster assemblages, that Christine has been creating over the past year. Clara Street Gallery and Christine, would like to invite everyone to an opening soiree on Saturday 25 June from 2:30 – 5pm, 1A Clara St, Erskineville. Christine’s interesting sculpture shapes will be on view and there will be drinks and…

[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=”8730″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Tom Bass Prize Opening Night Party for our artists, sponsors and special guests was held on Thursday 10 March at Juniper Hall, Paddington. The party was full of excited guests, having fun and full of anticipation whilst browsing the sculptures. Our special guests included many our 2022 finalists, donors, sponsors and partners mingled in the garden at Juniper Hall enjoying gin cocktails, generously sponsored by Four Pillars. We were thrilled and honoured that Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC QC, Governor of New South Wales officially opened the Prize…