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SUMMARY:6 Day Intensive Marble Carving Workshop with Usama Alnassar - Workshop 2
DESCRIPTION:Italy returns to Erskineville in January 2025! \nYou 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. \nFees include one piece of marble\, tuition\, use of tools and GST. \nAbout Alnassar: Special Guest teacher Alnassar was born in Syria. He lives and works in Carrara\, Italy among the white Michelangelo marble quarries\, where he teaches sculpture courses and works on small and monumental sculptures. His works have been shown in individual and group exhibitions internationally. Visit Alnassar’s website here. \nPlease note\, that these Workshops are open to any skill level\, but carving marble for 6 days\, will be physically straining and tiring\, especially if it is a warm January. Please think about your physical capabilities before booking into a Workshop.
URL:https://www.tbsss.org.au/class/6-day-intensive-marble-carving-workshops-2026-w2/
LOCATION:Tom Bass Sculpture Studio School\,  1A Clara Street\, Erskineville\, NSW\, 2043\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Special Workshops
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SUMMARY:6 Day Intensive Marble Carving Workshop with Usama Alnassar - Workshop 1
DESCRIPTION:Italy returns to Erskineville in January 2025! \nYou 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. \nFees include one piece of marble\, tuition\, use of tools and GST. \nAbout Alnassar: Special Guest teacher Alnassar was born in Syria. He lives and works in Carrara\, Italy among the white Michelangelo marble quarries\, where he teaches sculpture courses and works on small and monumental sculptures. His works have been shown in individual and group exhibitions internationally. Visit Alnassar’s website here. \nPlease note\, that these Workshops are open to any skill level\, but carving marble for 6 days\, will be physically straining and tiring\, especially if it is a warm January. Please think about your physical capabilities before booking into a Workshop.
URL:https://www.tbsss.org.au/class/intensive-marble-carving-workshops-special-guest-teacher-alnassar-2026/
LOCATION:Tom Bass Sculpture Studio School\,  1A Clara Street\, Erskineville\, NSW\, 2043\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Special Workshops
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SUMMARY:3 Day Limestone Carving Workshop with Paul Hopmeier
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis workshop is now fully booked. Please email admin@tbsss.org.au\, if you would like to be added to the waitlist.
URL:https://www.tbsss.org.au/class/3daylimestone/
LOCATION:Tom Bass Sculpture Studio School\,  1A Clara Street\, Erskineville\, NSW\, 2043\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Special Workshops
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SUMMARY:¾ Life-size Torso Sculpture Workshop with Georgina Mills - PM Workshop
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”13554″ img_size=”full” css=””][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=””]Monday 7 July – Friday 11 July \nMon – Thu: 4 – 8pm\, Fri: 4 – 9pm \nFees: $790.30 \nThis is an intensive workshop that aims at improving student’s observational skills\, sculpture techniques and knowledge of human anatomy and form. This course is specifically designed to introduce students to sculptural methods that help simplify the complexities of the human figure. \nOver the course students will sculpt from life a ¾ life-size torso with water-based clay. Group lessons and daily individual critiques will help to guide them through this process. Students will then prepare their sculpture to be kiln fired locally at their convenience. Students are to be aware that the kiln firing process can be unpredictable in results and the main goal of the workshop is learning how to improve their sculpting from life skills. \nAbout Georgina Mills: \nGeorgina is sculptor whose practice explores the human condition through the representation of the figure. She has trained in contemporary sculpture locally at the Adelaide College of the Arts and Figurative Sculpture\, internationally at The Florence Academy of Art\, Italy.  At The FAA Georgina was awarded winter and spring scholarships (2017)\, Outstanding Performance in Écorché Sculpture (2017)\, Best Écorché Sculpture (2018) and the Forth Year Sculpture Residency (2019). Upon which she then became the assistant teacher in the Écorché for the 2019-20 academic year. \nHer work was been exhibited locally\, nationally and internationally and resides in collections over the world.  Some of Georgina’s proudest exhibitions of to date include European Museum of Modern Art; Barcelona (2019); Florence Academy of Art Faculty Show\, Florence (2019); Tom Bass Prize\, Sydney (2020\, 2022); Sheltering with Art\, Florence Academy of Art Faculty Exhibition\, Online (2020); The Main gallery\, Adelaide (2021); The David Roche Foundation House Museum\, Adelaide (2022) and as an online finalist in the Arts Renewal Centre Salon\, America\, 2019. \nONE PLACE LEFT for this Special Workshop.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.tbsss.org.au/class/georgina-mills-workshop-pmworkshop/
LOCATION:Tom Bass Sculpture Studio School\,  1A Clara Street\, Erskineville\, NSW\, 2043\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Special Workshops
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SUMMARY:¾ Life-size Torso Sculpture Workshop with Georgina Mills - AM Workshop
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”10963″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=””]Monday 7 July – Friday 11 July \nMon – Thu: 10am – 2pm\, Fri: 10am – 3pm \nFees: $790.30 \nThis is an intensive workshop that aims at improving student’s observational skills\, sculpture techniques and knowledge of human anatomy and form. This course is specifically designed to introduce students to sculptural methods that help simplify the complexities of the human figure. Over the course students will sculpt from life a ¾ life-size torso with water-based clay. Group lessons and daily individual critiques will help to guide them through this process. Students will then prepare their sculpture to be kiln fired locally at their convenience. Students are to be aware that the kiln firing process can be unpredictable in results and the main goal of the workshop is learning how to improve their sculpting from life skills. Students can expect 13 hours model time. \nSome tools are available for use. Kiln firing not included \nOnly 8 places available for this special workshop. \nAbout Georgina Mills: \nGeorgina is sculptor whose practice explores the human condition through the representation of the figure. She has trained in contemporary sculpture locally at the Adelaide College of the Arts and Figurative Sculpture\, internationally at The Florence Academy of Art\, Italy.  At The FAA Georgina was awarded winter and spring scholarships (2017)\, Outstanding Performance in Écorché Sculpture (2017)\, Best Écorché Sculpture (2018) and the Forth Year Sculpture Residency (2019). Upon which she then became the assistant teacher in the Écorché for the 2019-20 academic year. \nHer work was been exhibited locally\, nationally and internationally and resides in collections over the world.  Some of Georgina’s proudest exhibitions of to date include European Museum of Modern Art; Barcelona (2019); Florence Academy of Art Faculty Show\, Florence (2019); Tom Bass Prize\, Sydney (2020\, 2022); Sheltering with Art\, Florence Academy of Art Faculty Exhibition\, Online (2020); The Main gallery\, Adelaide (2021); The David Roche Foundation House Museum\, Adelaide (2022) and as an online finalist in the Arts Renewal Centre Salon\, America\, 2019. \nThis workshop is now fully booked. Please email admin@tbsss.org.au\, if you would like to be added to the waitlist.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.tbsss.org.au/class/georgina-mills-workshop/
LOCATION:Tom Bass Sculpture Studio School\,  1A Clara Street\, Erskineville\, NSW\, 2043\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Life Study,Special Workshops
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SUMMARY:3 Week Stone Carving with Elena Murgia - Tuesday AM (April/May)
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday AM: 29 April – 13 May (3 weeks)\n10am – 2pm \nFee: $290.30\, Early Bird Fee: $265.30 \nThis brief course will help students undertake the basic techniques of carving. Learn how to remove step by step the material that is surrounding a sculpture\, starting from unveiling the basic volumes connected together in harmonious composition and the beginnings of the finishing process where time permits. \nCarving is a magical process that pursues the soothing of the soul and detaches ourselves from the modern chaotic life. It’s a way to connect to nature and it informs a sense of space\, training the eye and the mind to see in depth! \nAlabaster stone will be available to purchase at an additional cost to the course fee. Elena will have a good selection of stones to choose from which are best suited for this 3 week course. \nStudents are also welcome to bring work in progress stone sculptures\, including marble works you may be currently working on. Elena can guide you in the next steps of your stone carvings. \nAbout Elena:\nElena Murgia is an Italian born artist. After studying ceramics in London\, her sculpting journey started at the Tom Bass Sculpture Studio School in 2017. \nShe undertook marble carving classes under the guidance of Usama Alnassar who continues to mentor her.  Elena has also been mentored and trained by TBSSS teacher Wendy Black\, whom Elena continues to assist on a Wednesday during term time. \nElena participates in national prizes and group exhibitions around the country and had her first solo exhibition in December 2023 at the Clara Street Gallery showcasing works in marble\, alabaster\, bronze and porcelain. \nThrough her sculpture she explores the dichotomy between quality and image\, inner beauty and the masks we wear to conform to the world\, responding to both feminine and the feminist\, her past and her present. \nEarly bird discount ends midnight 8 April.
URL:https://www.tbsss.org.au/class/3-week-stone-carving-with-elena-murgia-tuesday-am-april-may/
LOCATION:Tom Bass Sculpture Studio School\,  1A Clara Street\, Erskineville\, NSW\, 2043\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Bass Sculpture Studio School":MAILTO:admin@tbsss.org.au
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DTSTAMP:20260420T015456
CREATED:20250303T031048Z
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SUMMARY:3 Week Stone Carving with Elena Murgia - Monday EVE (April / May)
DESCRIPTION:Monday EVE: 28 April – 12 May (3 weeks)\n6pm – 9pm \nFee: $240.30\, Early Bird Fee: $215.30 \nThis brief course will help students undertake the basic techniques of carving. Learn how to remove step by step the material that is surrounding a sculpture\, starting from unveiling the basic volumes connected together in harmonious composition and the beginnings of the finishing process where time permits. \nCarving is a magical process that pursues the soothing of the soul and detaches ourselves from the modern chaotic life. It’s a way to connect to nature and it informs a sense of space\, training the eye and the mind to see in depth! \nAlabaster stone will be available to purchase at an additional cost to the course fee. Elena will have a good selection of stones to choose from which are best suited for this 3 week course. \nStudents are also welcome to bring work in progress stone sculptures\, including marble works you may be currently working on. Elena can guide you in the next steps of your stone carvings. \nAbout Elena:\nElena Murgia is an Italian born artist. After studying ceramics in London\, her sculpting journey started at the Tom Bass Sculpture Studio School in 2017. \nShe undertook marble carving classes under the guidance of Usama Alnassar who continues to mentor her.  Elena has also been mentored and trained by TBSSS teacher Wendy Black\, whom Elena continues to assist on a Wednesday during term time. \nElena participates in national prizes and group exhibitions around the country and had her first solo exhibition in December 2023 at the Clara Street Gallery showcasing works in marble\, alabaster\, bronze and porcelain. \nThrough her sculpture she explores the dichotomy between quality and image\, inner beauty and the masks we wear to conform to the world\, responding to both feminine and the feminist\, her past and her present. \nThis workshop is now fully booked. Please email admin@tbsss.org.au\, if you would like to be added to the waitlist. \n 
URL:https://www.tbsss.org.au/class/3-week-stone-carving-with-elena-murgia-monday-eve-april/
LOCATION:Tom Bass Sculpture Studio School\,  1A Clara Street\, Erskineville\, NSW\, 2043\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Special Workshops
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SUMMARY:Intensive 5 Day Marble Carving Workshop with special guest teacher Usama Alnassar – April
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”2346″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text css=””]Sunday 13 April – Thursday 17 April \n9:30am – 4:30pm\nFees: $1\,150.30 \nDue to popular demand\, Usama Alnassar will be back teaching a 5 Day Marble Carving Workshop this April. Don’t miss out! \nYou 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. \nFees include one piece of marble\, tuition\, use of tools and GST. \nAbout Alnassar: Special Guest teacher Alnassar was born in Syria. He lives and works in Carrara\, Italy among the white Michelangelo marble quarries\, where he teaches sculpture courses and works on small and monumental sculptures. His works have been shown in individual and group exhibitions internationally. Visit Alnassar’s website here. \nPlease note\, these Workshops are open to any skill level\, but carving marble for 5 days\, will be physically straining and tiring. Please think about your physical capabilities before booking into a Workshop.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.tbsss.org.au/class/intensive-marble-carving-workshop-april25/
LOCATION:Tom Bass Sculpture Studio School\,  1A Clara Street\, Erskineville\, NSW\, 2043\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Special Workshops
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DTSTAMP:20260420T015456
CREATED:20240408T033910Z
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SUMMARY:5 Week Stone Carving with Elena Murgia - Tuesday AM (February)
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday AM: 4 February – 4 March (5 weeks)\nWeek 1: 9:30am – 2pm\nWeek 2\, 3\, 4\, 5: 10am – 2pm \nFee: $415.30\, Early Bird Fee: $380.30 \nThis brief course will help students undertake the basic techniques of carving. Learn how to remove step by step the material that is surrounding a sculpture\, starting from unveiling the basic volumes connected together in harmonious composition and the beginnings of the finishing process where time permits. \nCarving is a magical process that pursues the soothing of the soul and detaches ourselves from the modern chaotic life. It’s a way to connect to nature and it informs a sense of space\, training the eye and the mind to see in depth! \nAlabaster stone will be available to purchase at an additional cost to the course fee. Elena will have a good selection of stones to choose from which are best suited for this 5 week course. \nStudents are also welcome to bring work in progress stone sculptures\, including marble works you may be currently working on. Elena can guide you in the next steps of your stone carvings. \nPlease note that for the first week\, please arrive at 9:30am\, this will allow 30 mins of time to browse and choose your piece/s of stone. \nAbout Elena:\nElena Murgia is an Italian born artist. After studying ceramics in London\, her sculpting journey started at the Tom Bass Sculpture Studio School in 2017. \nShe undertook marble carving classes under the guidance of Usama Alnassar who continues to mentor her.  Elena has also been mentored and trained by TBSSS teacher Wendy Black\, whom Elena continues to assist on a Wednesday during term time. \nElena participates in national prizes and group exhibitions around the country and had her first solo exhibition in December 2023 at the Clara Street Gallery showcasing works in marble\, alabaster\, bronze and porcelain. \nThrough her sculpture she explores the dichotomy between quality and image\, inner beauty and the masks we wear to conform to the world\, responding to both feminine and the feminist\, her past and her present. \nEarly bird discount ends midnight 20 January. \n 
URL:https://www.tbsss.org.au/class/stone-carving-with-elena-murgia-tue-am-feb/
LOCATION:Tom Bass Sculpture Studio School\,  1A Clara Street\, Erskineville\, NSW\, 2043\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Special Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Bass Sculpture Studio School":MAILTO:admin@tbsss.org.au
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250304T080000
DTSTAMP:20260420T015456
CREATED:20241205T000543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T000213Z
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SUMMARY:5 Week Stone Carving with Elena Murgia - Monday EVE (February)
DESCRIPTION:Monday EVE: 3 February – 3 March (5 weeks)\nWeek 1: 5:30pm – 9pm\nWeek 2\, 3\, 4\, 5: 6pm – 9pm \nFee: $365.30\, Early Bird Fee: $330.30 \nThis brief course will help students undertake the basic techniques of carving. Learn how to remove step by step the material that is surrounding a sculpture\, starting from unveiling the basic volumes connected together in harmonious composition and the beginnings of the finishing process where time permits. \nCarving is a magical process that pursues the soothing of the soul and detaches ourselves from the modern chaotic life. It’s a way to connect to nature and it informs a sense of space\, training the eye and the mind to see in depth! \nAlabaster stone will be available to purchase at an additional cost to the course fee. Elena will have a good selection of stones to choose from which are best suited for this 5 week course. \nStudents are also welcome to bring work in progress stone sculptures\, including marble works you may be currently working on. Elena can guide you in the next steps of your stone carvings. \nPlease note that for the first week\, please arrive at 5:30pm\, this will allow 30 mins of time to browse and choose your piece/s of stone. \nAbout Elena:\nElena Murgia is an Italian born artist. After studying ceramics in London\, her sculpting journey started at the Tom Bass Sculpture Studio School in 2017. \nShe undertook marble carving classes under the guidance of Usama Alnassar who continues to mentor her.  Elena has also been mentored and trained by TBSSS teacher Wendy Black\, whom Elena continues to assist on a Wednesday during term time. \nElena participates in national prizes and group exhibitions around the country and had her first solo exhibition in December 2023 at the Clara Street Gallery showcasing works in marble\, alabaster\, bronze and porcelain. \nThrough her sculpture she explores the dichotomy between quality and image\, inner beauty and the masks we wear to conform to the world\, responding to both feminine and the feminist\, her past and her present. \nEarly bird discount ends midnight 20 January. \n 
URL:https://www.tbsss.org.au/class/stone-carving-with-elena-murgia-mon-eve-feb/
LOCATION:Tom Bass Sculpture Studio School\,  1A Clara Street\, Erskineville\, NSW\, 2043\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Special Workshops
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SUMMARY:4 Week Modelling From Life in Clay with Monika Scarrabelotti
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”9031″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=””]Earlybird Fee: $325.30*; General Fee: $360.30 \nJoin artist and teacher Monika Scarrabelotti for this popular Monday night workshop modelling from life in clay. Perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike\, this course is designed as a casual approach to regular modelling\, like life drawing\, where the aim focuses on improving your practice rather than completing a single “masterpiece”. \nEach Monday night will feature a different model and pose\, offering the opportunity to work on a series of small scale “studies” that can be completed within the three hour class-time. \nGuided by Monika\, participants will develop skills in understanding sculptural fundamentals such as form\, balance\, structure and proportion. Students will have the opportunity to experiment with various sculptural techniques and styles in each class. \nClass structure: Classes run from 6 – 9pm\, please arrive 5 minutes before class to allow for a prompt start. There will be a 15 minute tea break halfway through each class. Feel free to bring any snacks you may want for yourself or to share. The studio will provide tea\, coffee and milk. \nEach class will feature a different model and different pose (or various short poses). \nThis workshop is intended to develop skills and experience\, rather than completing a finished artwork.  Think of this workshop as life drawing for sculptors!  Each study will be completed in raw clay with no armature; those wishing to cast sculptures or prepare for firing can do so by enrolling in our open workshop classes. Materials and tools will be provided; a wooden board or box is recommended to bring sculptures home at the end of class/end of course. Included in the course fee is one 10kg bag of clay\, more clay will be available for purchase if required.  Participants with their own tools are encouraged to bring them along. \n*Early Bird discount available until 4 November 2024.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.tbsss.org.au/class/mon-eve-from-life/
LOCATION:Tom Bass Sculpture Studio School\,  1A Clara Street\, Erskineville\, NSW\, 2043\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Life Study,Special Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20241120T003000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20241218T033000
DTSTAMP:20260420T015456
CREATED:20241029T015955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241119T020621Z
UID:12048-1732062600-1734492600@www.tbsss.org.au
SUMMARY:Stone Carving with Elena Murgia PM
DESCRIPTION:Tuesdays: 19 November – 17 December (5 weeks)\n1:30pm – 4:30pm \nFee: $365.30\, Early Bird Fee: $330.30 \nThis brief course will help students undertake the basic techniques of carving. Learn how to remove step by step the material that is surrounding a sculpture\, starting from unveiling the basic volumes connected together in harmonious composition and the beginnings of the finishing process where time permits. \nCarving is a magical process that pursues the soothing of the soul and detaches ourselves from the modern chaotic life. It’s a way to connect to nature and it informs a sense of space\, training the eye and the mind to see in depth! \nAlabaster stone will be available to purchase at an additional cost to the course fee. Elena will have a good selection of stones to choose from which are best suited for this 5 week course. \nStudents are also welcome to bring work in progress stone sculptures\, including marble works you may be currently working on. Elena can guide you in the next steps of your stone carvings. \nAbout Elena:\nElena Murgia is an Italian born artist. After studying ceramics in London\, her sculpting journey started at the Tom Bass Sculpture Studio School in 2017. \nShe undertook marble carving classes under the guidance of Usama Alnassar who continues to mentor her.  Elena has also been mentored and trained by TBSSS teacher Wendy Black\, whom Elena continues to assist on a Wednesday during term time. \nElena participates in national prizes and group exhibitions around the country and had her first solo exhibition in December 2023 at the Clara Street Gallery showcasing works in marble\, alabaster\, bronze and porcelain. \nThrough her sculpture she explores the dichotomy between quality and image\, inner beauty and the masks we wear to conform to the world\, responding to both feminine and the feminist\, her past and her present. \nEarly bird discount ends midnight 5 November.
URL:https://www.tbsss.org.au/class/stone-carving-with-elena-murgia-pm/
LOCATION:Tom Bass Sculpture Studio School\,  1A Clara Street\, Erskineville\, NSW\, 2043\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Bass Sculpture Studio School":MAILTO:admin@tbsss.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20241103T003000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20241201T033000
DTSTAMP:20260420T015456
CREATED:20240916T013718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241031T042734Z
UID:11921-1730593800-1733023800@www.tbsss.org.au
SUMMARY:Studio Saturdays with Peter Bartlett
DESCRIPTION:Saturdays: 2 November – 30 November (5 weeks)\n1:30 – 4:30pm \nFee: $425.30\, Early Bird Fee: $385.30 \nThis is a NEW Workshop for Term 4. Join Peter Bartlett for this new time slot on Saturday afternoons at TBSSS. A chance to work on larger scale sculptures\, hone your construction skills\, learn about fabrication\, as well as more complex armatures and casting. \nPeter is an accomplished sculptor\, who also runs his own workshop “Pier Productions”. Peter’s workshop builds and paints scenery and props for theatre\, events and display. With his vast practical experience\, Peter has assisted other artists and fellow sculptors with armatures and mould making. \nEarly bird discount ends midnight 12 October. \nPicture: Work in progress large scale sculpture commission by Carol Crawford.
URL:https://www.tbsss.org.au/class/studio-saturdays/
LOCATION:Tom Bass Sculpture Studio School\,  1A Clara Street\, Erskineville\, NSW\, 2043\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Bass Sculpture Studio School":MAILTO:admin@tbsss.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20241103T003000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20241201T033000
DTSTAMP:20260420T015456
CREATED:20240916T010609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241031T042805Z
UID:11917-1730593800-1733023800@www.tbsss.org.au
SUMMARY:Studio Saturdays PM
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”2229″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=””]This is a NEW Workshop for Term 4. Join Peter Bartlett for this new time slot on Saturday afternoons at TBSSS. A chance to work on larger scale sculptures\, hone your construction skills\, learn about fabrication\, as well as more complex armatures and casting. \nPeter is an accomplished sculptor\, who also runs his own workshop “Pier Productions”. Peter’s workshop builds and paints scenery and props for theatre\, events and display. With his vast practical experience\, Peter has assisted other artists and fellow sculptors with armatures and mould making.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.tbsss.org.au/class/studio-saturday-workshop-pm/
LOCATION:Tom Bass Sculpture Studio School\,  1A Clara Street\, Erskineville\, NSW\, 2043\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Bass Sculpture Studio School":MAILTO:admin@tbsss.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240726T200000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240907T020000
DTSTAMP:20260420T015456
CREATED:20230522T022459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240710T021326Z
UID:6675-1722024000-1725674400@www.tbsss.org.au
SUMMARY:Modelling from Life: the Full Figure with Monika Scarrabelotti
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”7105″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]Fridays\, 26 July to 6 of September (7 weeks)\n10.00 am – 4.00 pm\nFees: $695.30 (Earlybird); $770.30 (General) \nLearn the principles of modelling the figure in clay! Designed to develop the student’s understanding of the form and structure of the human body\, this course will be an intensive life study focusing on human anatomy and observation. \nWorking from a life model for seven weeks\, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge of anatomy\, the rhythms and movable masses of the body\, proportion and language of sculptural form. Students will develop skills in armature building\, clay modelling and training of the observational eye. \nThe first class of this course will feature various poses from the model\, allowing participants to create “sketches” in clay.  By the second lesson we will settle into a long pose to be worked on for the remaining six weeks.  In order to have optimal time with a model\, this course will not include mould making and casting. The course is intended as an intensive life study\, not to complete a finished “masterpiece”.  Students who would like to translate their work into a cast can do so by enrolling in a workshop class at the Tom Bass Studio.  Suitable for beginners through to advanced levels\, this course will teach the foundations of the classical figure in sculpture. \n*Early Bird discount finishes 5 July.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.tbsss.org.au/class/term-3-2024-modelling-from-life/
LOCATION:Tom Bass Sculpture Studio School\,  1A Clara Street\, Erskineville\, NSW\, 2043\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Special Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Bass Sculpture Studio School":MAILTO:admin@tbsss.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240716T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240720T210000
DTSTAMP:20260420T015456
CREATED:20240425T235004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240714T232535Z
UID:10993-1721145600-1721509200@www.tbsss.org.au
SUMMARY:¾ Life-size Torso Sculpture Workshop with Georgina Mills: PM Workshop
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”10963″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]Earlybird Fee: $710.30*; General Fee: $790.30 \nTuesday 16 July – Saturday 20 July\nTue – Fri: 4pm – 8pm\nSat: 4pm – 9pm \nThis is an intensive workshop that aims at improving student’s observational skills\, sculpture techniques and knowledge of human anatomy and form. This course is specifically designed to introduce students to sculptural methods that help simplify the complexities of the human figure. \nOver the course students will sculpt from life a ¾ life-size torso with water-based clay. Group lessons and daily individual critiques will help to guide them through this process. Students will then prepare their sculpture to kiln fired locally at their convenience. Students are to be aware that the kiln firing process can be unpredictable in results and the main goal of the workshop is learning how to improve their sculpting from life skills. \nStudents can expect 13 hours model time. Only 8 places available for this special workshop. \nTools and materials: \n\nPlease bring any clay sculpting tools you have and like to use with Georgina’s preference towards wooden.\nPaint scraper/spatula.\nWater spray bottle.\nAll clay is supplied.\nSome tools are available for use.\nAll armatures are supplied and retained by the studio.\n\nFurther material details will be emailed before the workshop. Kiln firing not included\, TBSSS can give contact details for firing. \n*Early Bird discount available until 16 June 2024. \nAbout Georgina Mills: \nGeorgina is sculptor whose practice explores the human condition through the representation of the figure. She has trained in contemporary sculpture locally at the Adelaide College of the Arts and Figurative Sculpture\, internationally at The Florence Academy of Art\, Italy.  At The FAA Georgina was awarded winter and spring scholarships (2017)\, Outstanding Performance in Écorché Sculpture (2017)\, Best Écorché Sculpture (2018) and the Forth Year Sculpture Residency (2019). Upon which she then became the assistant teacher in the Écorché for the 2019-20 academic year. \nHer work was been exhibited locally\, nationally and internationally and resides in collections over the world.  Some of Georgina’s proudest exhibitions of to date include European Museum of Modern Art; Barcelona (2019); Florence Academy of Art Faculty Show\, Florence (2019); Tom Bass Prize\, Sydney (2020\, 2022); Sheltering with Art\, Florence Academy of Art Faculty Exhibition\, Online (2020); The Main gallery\, Adelaide (2021); The David Roche Foundation House Museum\, Adelaide (2022) and as an online finalist in the Arts Renewal Centre Salon\, America\, 2019. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.tbsss.org.au/class/%c2%be-life-size-torso-sculpture-workshop-with-georgina-mills-pm-workshop/
LOCATION:Tom Bass Sculpture Studio School\,  1A Clara Street\, Erskineville\, NSW\, 2043\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Life Study,Special Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240211T213000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240415T013000
DTSTAMP:20260420T015456
CREATED:20230828T022111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240205T005248Z
UID:9667-1707687000-1713144600@www.tbsss.org.au
SUMMARY:Term 1 - 2024: Working from the Life Model with Jenny Pollak
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”10205″ img_size=”medium”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]As a teacher of the life study class at the Tom Bass Sculpture Studio School I am always inspired and excited by the opportunity to encourage students towards developing a truly personal sculptural language. \nThis class is not focused on the anatomical study of the body\, though deep observational skills and an understanding of the anatomy are regarded as essential to the realisation of the finished piece and will often form a part of the discussions held over the course of the nine week term. \nFundamentally\, this class is focused on stimulating a deep and considered attention to the human body as one of the most challenging and eloquent subjects for going deeper into one’s own process. At the outset\, students will be encouraged to think about their intentions and motivations for making their work\, with the end goal of developing a unique sculptural voice. This process can include the whole spectrum of artistic expression from realism to abstraction\, and I will be encouraging students not to fall back into old habits\, but to engage with the figure as a time honoured subject for developing a personal language of artistic expression. \nAs a teacher\, I am happiest when\, at the end of the term\, I look around the studio and see every piece as a unique expression of the pose\, each of them speaking in some way of the maker. \nEach student will receive one bag of clay with which to work (you are encouraged to buy more clay if you want to work on a larger scale). The class will consist of six weeks with the one pose (a pose arrived at by a process of rigorous consensus)\, followed by three weeks in which students will have time to finish their work. We will work without armatures with the intention that the pieces be hollowed out and made ready in the last weeks so that by the end of term you will have a piece that will be ready to be fired. (Students who may prefer to cast their pieces in other classes are also encouraged to attend.) \nSome previous experience of either sculpting with clay or working from a life model (life drawing included) is preferred. \nPictured: inspiration from Alberto Giacometti\, Ossip Zadkine and Louise Bourgeois[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.tbsss.org.au/class/term-1-life-study-with-jenny-pollak/
LOCATION:Tom Bass Sculpture Studio School\,  1A Clara Street\, Erskineville\, NSW\, 2043\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Special Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Bass Sculpture Studio School":MAILTO:admin@tbsss.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240123T203000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240128T033000
DTSTAMP:20260420T015456
CREATED:20180629T030020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240807T013840Z
UID:3981-1706041800-1706412600@www.tbsss.org.au
SUMMARY:Intensive Marble Carving Workshops 2024 with special guest teacher Usama Alnassar – 5 & 10 Day Workshops
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”2346″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]Italy comes to Erskineville in January 2024! \nYou 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. \nWorkshop 2 – 10 Day Marble Carving: Wed 10 – Sat 20 January (rest day on 15th). 5 Day options available during these dates\, get in touch 02 9565 4851 for more info and to book.\n\nWorkshop 3 – 5 Day Marble Carving: Tue 23 – Sat 27 January.  \nFees: 5 Day Workshop: $1\,150  \nFees include one piece of marble\, tuition\, use of tools and GST. \nAbout Alnassar: Special Guest teacher Alnassar was born in Syria. He lives and works in Carrara\, Italy among the white Michelangelo marble quarries\, where he teaches sculpture courses and works on small and monumental sculptures. His works have been shown in individual and group exhibitions internationally. Visit Alnassar’s website here. \nPlease note\, that these Workshops are open to any skill level\, but carving marble for 5 or 10 days\, will be physically straining and tiring\, especially if it is a warm January. Please think about your physical capabilities before booking into a Workshop.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.tbsss.org.au/class/intensive-marble-carving-workshops-special-guest-teacher-alnassar-2024/
LOCATION:Tom Bass Sculpture Studio School\,  1A Clara Street\, Erskineville\, NSW\, 2043\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Special Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20231010T050000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20231107T080000
DTSTAMP:20260420T015456
CREATED:20170308T010624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231004T005939Z
UID:2740-1696914000-1699344000@www.tbsss.org.au
SUMMARY:5 Week Limestone Carving Workshop with Paul Hopmeier
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]Over five Monday evenings\, 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. Fee includes stone.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”2742″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.tbsss.org.au/class/limestonepaulhop5weeks/
LOCATION:Tom Bass Sculpture Studio School\,  1A Clara Street\, Erskineville\, NSW\, 2043\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Special Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20231007T210000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20231009T030000
DTSTAMP:20260420T015456
CREATED:20230807T025808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231005T011343Z
UID:9599-1696712400-1696820400@www.tbsss.org.au
SUMMARY:2 Day Wax Workshop with Michael Vaynman
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”9609″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]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. Students will have the opportunity (at an additional cost*) to have their finished wax sculptures cast in bronze by Michael at his foundry. \n*Bronze casting will be provided at a significant discount to students who wish to cast their work. However prices will need to be looked at on a case by case basis after the the workshop concludes as it is impossible to predict the size and complexity of individual artworks before they are made. \nAbout Michael Vaynman: \nBorn in December 1974 to a family of artists in St Petersburg\, Michael was taken to Australia as a refugee during the Cold War when he was just a child. The early years in St Petersburg\, the transit through Europe\, and a six month stay in Italy exposed Michael to the beauty of early antiquity classical sculpture and renaissance paintings. This experience stayed with him and informs his artistic sensibilities to this day. \nMichael has worked as a professional artist since 2001\, specialising in figurative and abstract bronze and stainless steel sculpture. Using wax as a sculpting medium to explore the aesthetic synthesis of abstraction and the human figure\, Michael’s contemporary art practice often incorporates mythological or religious symbolism to create a narrative within the artwork. \nOver the years Michael has produced many private and public commissions and his sculptures can be seen in the film Mao’s Last Dancer (2008). \nCurrently Michael is on a path to explore the Sublime through the lens of sculpture with works like\, Creation of Man\, Death of a Star\, Hope and collaborative art work Holy Kiss. \nOn a more technical side Michael is also knowledgeable in many foundry casting and patination processes and produces all his own bronzes\, overseeing the production of each artwork from start to finish. \nMichael is most recently represented by Frances Keevil and Soho Galleries. \nThis workshop is now fully booked. If you would like to join the waitlist\, please get in touch admin@tbsss.org.au.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.tbsss.org.au/class/wax-workshop/
LOCATION:Tom Bass Sculpture Studio School\,  1A Clara Street\, Erskineville\, NSW\, 2043\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Special Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Bass Sculpture Studio School":MAILTO:admin@tbsss.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230708T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230710T020000
DTSTAMP:20260420T015456
CREATED:20230522T010153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230613T001257Z
UID:6538-1688844600-1688954400@www.tbsss.org.au
SUMMARY:Alabaster Carving with Carol Crawford
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”6552″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]Early Bird: $490.30\, Full Fee: $545.30 \nThis workshop is now sold out. You can join the waiting list by emailing admin@tbsss.org.au. \nA unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of alabaster carving and learn from popular guest teacher Carol Crawford. \nCarol is a specialist alabaster sculptor who works predominantly with alabaster and who is known for her soft sensuous forms.  Carol will also be assisted by artist Elena Murgia\, who specialises in marble carving.  For this weekend course Carol and Elena will guide you on the use of different hand tools\, and how to realise a beautiful form out of the rough stone you have chosen. \nAlabaster is a very fine\, stable beautiful stone that can be easily carved\, it can be translucent or opaque white\, salmon orange\, brown or blue or a combination. \nFor this workshop you will be working with beautiful white alabaster (translucent and opaque) shipped all the way from Italy. \nThis is a workshop not to be missed! Places are strictly limited and early bookings are encouraged for this popular course. \n* Please note that this course will give participants a good foundation to create a unique alabaster sculpture.  As each person works at an individual pace\, some people may find they need a bit more time to complete their sculpture and this can be done by booking in for some casual workshop classes during term time at TBSSS. \nFees include one piece of stone of up to 2kg\, as well as the use of chisels\, files and finishing sandpapers during the workshop.  Upsizing your piece of stone for the workshop or purchasing additional stone for your own use will also be possible for people attending the workshop. \nEarlybird discount finishes 24 June. \nVisit Carol’s website: www.carolcrawfordsculpture.net[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.tbsss.org.au/class/alabaster-carving-2023/
LOCATION:Tom Bass Sculpture Studio School\,  1A Clara Street\, Erskineville\, NSW\, 2043\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Special Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Bass Sculpture Studio School":MAILTO:admin@tbsss.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230212T210000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230403T013000
DTSTAMP:20260420T015456
CREATED:20201222T005935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T011858Z
UID:6658-1676235600-1680485400@www.tbsss.org.au
SUMMARY:Term 1 - 2023: Double Figure Life Study with Jenny Pollak
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”8126″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]The relationship between two figures can give us a unique 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 exploration of rhythm\, negative space\, mass and balance. \nJenny will guide both the beginner and the more experienced artist through the process involved in working with clay from the life model. Students will be encouraged to push their work beyond a merely faithful representation of the body and develop a more personal language and means of expression. \nDuring this 8 week course students will have time to bring their work to a point where it is ready to be fired\, exploiting the facility and beauty of clay as a material that can be transformed from the raw and impermanent to a final and enduring sculptural piece. \nPictured: inspiration from Gustav Seitz\, Two Figures III.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.tbsss.org.au/class/term-1-double-figure/
LOCATION:Tom Bass Sculpture Studio School\,  1A Clara Street\, Erskineville\, NSW\, 2043\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Life Study,Special Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Bass Sculpture Studio School":MAILTO:admin@tbsss.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20220706T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20220817T163000
DTSTAMP:20260420T015456
CREATED:20220628T004611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220706T020712Z
UID:8114-1657101600-1660753800@www.tbsss.org.au
SUMMARY:Modelling from Life: a three-day intensive workshop with Monika Scarrabelotti
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”7105″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]Wednesday 6 July – Friday 8 July (3 days)\n10.00 am – 4.30 pm\nFees: $355.30 (Earlybird); $395.30 (General) \nA quick\, intensive\, three-day workshop modelling from life in clay. Suitable for all levels\, this course will give beginners the chance to work on their knowledge of proportion\, anatomy and form.  While more advanced students will have the chance to explore compositions and gesture\, developing their own sculptural language in clay. \nThe first day of the workshop will include life drawing\, and completing a series of quick “sketches” in clay using a life model. In the following two days we will settle on a single pose to develop a more resolved sculpture.  This class will offer the option to work without using an armature\, giving participants the option to either fire or cast their finished sculptures in their own time\, if they so choose.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.tbsss.org.au/class/july-3-day-life-study/
LOCATION:Tom Bass Sculpture Studio School\,  1A Clara Street\, Erskineville\, NSW\, 2043\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Life Study
ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Bass Sculpture Studio School":MAILTO:admin@tbsss.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20220117T210000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20220122T030000
DTSTAMP:20260420T015456
CREATED:20211025T030641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220115T071109Z
UID:7735-1642453200-1642820400@www.tbsss.org.au
SUMMARY:Summer Program: 5 Day Open Workshop with Wendy Black
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”5917″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]Earlybird Fee: $460.30*; General Fee: $510.30 \nThis summer join us for an intensive 5 days of making sculpture. This is an open workshop class which will be run by TBSSS teacher Wendy Black. This workshop is for all skill levels. Students have the chance to work on any project they choose and in the media of their choosing. This may include – stone carving (alabaster\, soapstone\, limestone)\, direct plaster\, wire\, clay modelling\, mould making and casting or a ceramic work (to be fired offsite and organised by yourself). \nIt may be a new project or it could be a sculpture that you are already working on. These 5 days are a wonderful chance to have uninterrupted Studio time over the summer! Places are limited and a short online mentoring session is available with Wendy before the workshop to talk about your ideas / project. \nFees include GST and all materials – except stone\, which can be purchased at the Studio. \n*Earlybird available until Monday 27 December 2021[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.tbsss.org.au/class/summer-open-workshop-with-wendy-black/
LOCATION:Tom Bass Sculpture Studio School\,  1A Clara Street\, Erskineville\, NSW\, 2043\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Special Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Bass Sculpture Studio School":MAILTO:admin@tbsss.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210626T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210626T160000
DTSTAMP:20260420T015456
CREATED:20190611T021232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210623T042015Z
UID:4996-1624701600-1624723200@www.tbsss.org.au
SUMMARY:Ice Sculpture with guest teacher Anne Marie Taberdo
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, 26 June 2021 \n10am – 4pm \nBack by popular demand…the ultimate winter experience! \nAnne Marie Taberdo is a practitioner of the ephemeral art of ice sculpting. Working internationally with both natural and manufactured ice to create large-scale ice exhibitions from Alaska to Germany\, ice musical instruments in Norway and event pieces in Sydney\, she is accustomed to the many intricacies of the material in various environments. \nIn this one-of-a-kind TBSSS workshop\, Anne Marie will guide and develop your understanding of working with an ever-changing material. You will work against time using various carving techniques with chisels and other ice adapted hand tools on your own block of crystal clear ice. By the end of the workshop you will have experienced one of the most unique ephemeral sculpting materials that has been sculpted and built with for centuries – but don’t forget to photograph it! \nAll materials supplied (ice\, tools\, gloves and waterproof apron). Places limited. \nBasic kitchen facilities are available\, tea and coffee is provided\, local cafes are a short walk away.
URL:https://www.tbsss.org.au/class/ice-sculpture/
LOCATION:Tom Bass Sculpture Studio School\,  1A Clara Street\, Erskineville\, NSW\, 2043\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Special Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Bass Sculpture Studio School":MAILTO:admin@tbsss.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20201011T213000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20201207T023000
DTSTAMP:20260420T015456
CREATED:20190612T053620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200918T015602Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Life Study - Term 4
DESCRIPTION:Term 4 2020 Life Study Class with Jenny Pollak \n9 Sundays: 11th October – 6th December\n10:30am – 3:30pm \nBookings now open! \nIn a year that has required us to dig deeper into our inner resources\, this life study course offers the opportunity to find an expression for how we might physically represent emotion in the figure study. \nWhile bringing a fresh eye to the exploration of rhythm\, negative space\, weights and balances\, the student will be encouraged to consider how they might go beyond a merely representational description of the life model and draw out a deeper emotional interpretation. \nThis workshop will guide both the beginner and the more experienced artist through the process involved in working with clay from the life model. Jenny will encourage students to push their work beyond a merely faithful representation of the body and develop a more personal language or means of expression. \nDuring this 9 week course students will have time to bring their work to a point where it is hollowed out and ready to be dried for firing\, exploiting the facility and beauty of clay as a material that can be transformed from the raw and impermanent to a final and enduring sculptural piece. \nFees:\nEarlybird: $785.30\nGeneral: $875.30 \n(pictured above: Michaelangelo\, Atlas Slave)
URL:https://www.tbsss.org.au/class/life-study-term4-2020/
LOCATION:Tom Bass Sculpture Studio School\,  1A Clara Street\, Erskineville\, NSW\, 2043\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Life Study
ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Bass Sculpture Studio School":MAILTO:admin@tbsss.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20200711T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20200713T023000
DTSTAMP:20260420T015456
CREATED:20170206T023407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200601T014553Z
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SUMMARY:Alabaster Carving with Carol Crawford
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”3732″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]Fee: $495.30\, Early Bird Fee: $450.30 \nCarol Crawford\, a specialist alabaster sculptor\, will be teaching this weekend workshop.  Carol works almost exclusively in alabaster of different kinds\, and is known for her soft sensuous forms.  She will guide you on the use of different hand tools\, and how to realise a beautiful form out of the rough stone you have chosen. Alabaster is a very fine\, stable beautiful stone that can be easily carved\, it can be translucent or opaque white\, salmon orange\, yellow or green or a combination. For this workshop you will be working with beautiful white alabaster (translucent and opaque) shipped all the way from Italy! Places are strictly limited and early bookings are encouraged for this popular course. \nFees include one piece of stone. Additional stone will be available for purchase. \nVisit Carol’s website: www.carolcrawfordsculpture.net \nEarly Bird Discount valid until Sat 20 June 2020.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.tbsss.org.au/class/alabaster-carving-carol-crawford/
LOCATION:Tom Bass Sculpture Studio School\,  1A Clara Street\, Erskineville\, NSW\, 2043\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Special Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Bass Sculpture Studio School":MAILTO:admin@tbsss.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20191124T004500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20191124T030000
DTSTAMP:20260420T015456
CREATED:20191014T235416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191111T015151Z
UID:5380-1574556300-1574564400@www.tbsss.org.au
SUMMARY:Mentoring with special guest teacher Jim Croke
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”5386″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]Saturday 23rd November\n1:45pm – 4pm\nLimited to 6 students per class. \nThis is an invaluable opportunity for senior students and emerging artists to receive mentoring from sculptor and TBSSS guest teacher Jim Croke. This is an intimate class – only six participants (per session) will have the opportunity to attend and it will take form as a group critique. \nParticipants will each have 20mins allocated to show and discuss their work with Jim. Jim will be able to offer guidance\, advice and support on how you can push your sculpture to the next level. As this will be done in a group environment\, participants will benefit and learn from hearing Jim speak with each participant. \nAbout Jim Croke\nWith over thirty-five years of exhibiting experience\, Jim Croke has an admirable reputation and a revered presence in the Sydney sculpture scene. His works have been acquired by the University of Sydney Union Collection\, the UTS Union Collection\, Goulburn Regional Art Gallery and Artbank\, among other Australian collections. Until recently Jim was Head of Sculpture at the National Art School\, Sydney and he continues to teach special courses at NAS. Jim has always had teaching as a prominent part of his career\, taking him around Australia and Europe.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.tbsss.org.au/class/mentoring-jim-croke-nov/
LOCATION:Tom Bass Sculpture Studio School\,  1A Clara Street\, Erskineville\, NSW\, 2043\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Special Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20190207T003000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20190411T023000
DTSTAMP:20260420T015456
CREATED:20181116T011548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190204T005910Z
UID:4262-1549499400-1554949800@www.tbsss.org.au
SUMMARY:Collaborative Sculpture Prize Workshop
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”4462″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]This new 10 week workshop will give participants the opportunity to work collaboratively on a sculpture project with the aim of submitting the sculpture to sculpture prizes in 2019. Facilitated by senior TBSSS teacher and regular prize entrant and finalist Wendy Black\, Wendy will guide the group through the process of making a collaborative sculpture. As a group\, participants will come up with a concept to match the prize brief\, test\, experiment and make the sculpture/s and then go through the process of documenting\, writing and submitting the application/s. \nLimited places available for this workshop (max 8 students). Standard workshop materials covered\, any special materials will need to be financed by the group. \nTerm 1 2019\nWednesdays 1:30pm – 4:30pm \nEarlybird Special: $470\nGeneral: $520[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.tbsss.org.au/class/collab-sculpture/
LOCATION:Tom Bass Sculpture Studio School\,  1A Clara Street\, Erskineville\, NSW\, 2043\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20180119T210000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20180122T030000
DTSTAMP:20260420T015456
CREATED:20171124T014054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180103T003301Z
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SUMMARY:The Fabric of Nature w/ Ingrid Morley at Jenolan Caves
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row 0=””][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”3431″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text 0=””]A 3 day hands-on intensive course run within cooee of the world heritage area of the Jenolan Caves\, the ideal setting to focus on developing your confidence and skills to communicate ideas in a non-representational form. \nDrawing on the natural world\, both familiar and unfamiliar\, you will take the steps to form-up a 3D work using modelling materials ( clay\, plasticine or wax)\, fabricating materials ( cardboard\, steel\, balsa wood) or found objects. \nContemplate the surrounding landscape or bring a sculpture\, drawing or an image of an idea you would like to scale up or develop and Ingrid will assist you to create a work in three dimensions. \nSelected works can be kiln fired and welding is available to a limited number of students. All levels of experience are encouraged. \nMaterials  \nA broad selection of sculpting materials and methods are available to students. \nIt would assist organisation if students could indicate their preferences for a method or material when they enrol for the course. \nAll students who are interested in using the welding facility must indicate their interest at the time of enrolling. Kiln firing is available for selected works after the required drying time. \nBring: \n\nnotebook/pencil/drawing material\ncamera or cameraphone\ntowel\ncutting tool (for clay)\nclay tools (for those who have them and intend working in clay)\nClosed shoes are a must for working in the studio spaces.\n\nVenue: \nThe workshop is located in the remote Jenolan Karst Conservation Reserve\, Blue Mountains National Park on the western edge of the Blue Mountains World Heritage Area\, 3 hours drive from Sydney. A kitchen facility is available to students at all times. \nAccommodation: \n\nLimited accommodation is available in two on-site caravans on a first come first served basis; shared kitchen and bathroom facilities. $50 per night\, + $10  per extra person. Bring your own linen. (book through Ingrid)\nJenolan Caves House is 3km away and has budget accommodation at $70 per night\, a range of more salubrious options are available. Call them (02) 6359 3900.\n3 km in the other direction is Jenolan Caves Cabins\, each cabin accommodating 6 people. One queen-size bed and 4 bunks per cabin. Kitchenette and bathroom facilities in each cabin at approximately $165 per double + $15.00 per extra adult per night. Call them (02) 6335 6239.\n\nIngrid’s landline number is available through the TBSSS office. \nEarly-Bird available until Jan 5[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.tbsss.org.au/class/fabric-nature-w-ingrid-morley-jenolan-caves/
LOCATION:Tom Bass Sculpture Studio School\,  1A Clara Street\, Erskineville\, NSW\, 2043\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Special Workshops
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