Special Workshops

At various times of the year, guest sculptors will run workshops that may include stone carving, wax to bronze, sculptural ceramics, wire or found objects. This is your opportunity to learn from a master! The length of our Special Workshops vary from one day experiences, to weekend offerings or longer intensive offerings over several days or evenings.

Special Workshops are open to all levels of experience, unless otherwise stated.

Everyone is invited to explore sculpture in a welcoming, purpose-built studio — a unique artistic experience in the heart of the community.

Available

Life Drawing for Sculptors with Simon Harris

Saturdays: 1 August – 12 September (6 weeks)

This 6-week* life drawing course focuses on learning to see and draw the human figure as a three-dimensional, sculptural form. Working from a live model each week, sessions combine guided demonstrations, short warm-up studies and longer poses, with optional group critique. Through a structured progression covering gesture, proportion, light, anatomy and spatial depth, students strengthen observational drawing skills and spatial awareness, culminating in a sustained final figure study that supports and enriches sculptural practice.

*Please note this is a 6 week class running over 7 weeks, there will be no class running on Saturday 15 August.

General A$480.30
Casual - 1 class booking A$85.30

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1 Day Carving Soapstone Workshop

Sunday 23 August

Create a small, finished soapstone sculpture in this one-day workshop. Soapstone is a soft, easily carved stone with beautiful natural patterns, available in a variety of colours. You’ll be guided in using rasps and files to gradually reveal the hidden organic shapes and forms within—resulting in your very own unique sculpture to take home.

A fun, creative and meditative one-day experience—perfect for those short on time, or a great taste tester for anyone curious about carving in stone.

Book with a friend and receive a special discount.

Fees include GST, a small piece of soapstone and use of tools.

General A$255.30
Book With A Friend (min. 2) A$225.30

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

Sat 3 & Sun 4 October

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.

This Workshop is now fully booked. To join the waitlist, please email admin@tbsss.org.au.

General A$510.30

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3 Day Limestone Carving Workshop with Paul Hopmeier

Fri 9 – Sun 11 October

Over three days, learn the skills needed to carve your own unique sculpture in limestone. Guest teacher Paul Hopmeier is an established sculptor and artist and brings his wealth of knowledge to this popular workshop. Enjoy carving in a group atmosphere, beginners to advanced welcome. Fees include stone.

General A$595.30

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Important Information

Fees

Fees include GST as well as all basic materials (except stone or otherwise stated). Classes are small – minimum 6 students, maximum 12. We reserve the right to cancel a class if student enrolments are below 6.

Once a student is enrolled, refunds will not be given under any circumstances. Enrolment Conditions specified in our info pack.

Discounts

*If Early Bird rates are offered for Special Workshops they are available until three weeks before the start of each term.

A further 10% discount is available for local residents on low income.

A payment plan is available for the Life Study Course, please call the Studio for more information.

Age Restrictions

Students 18 years and older are eligible to enrol. We cannot accept enrolments for anyone under the age of 18.

Cancellations & Refunds

Once a student is enrolled, refunds will not be given under any circumstances. Please see our Refund Policy for further information.