Workshops
Our workshop classes run for ten weeks with students attending a three-hour workshop at their preferred time. You can start on any term throughout the year. These workshops are for all skill levels and aim to develop your knowledge and understanding of all aspects of creating sculpture in a range of media. Those new to sculpture will learn alongside other students and are offered a structured, 10-week program learning the basics of clay modelling, plaster-casting and colouring to produce their own finished sculpture. More advanced students will develop their techniques and are encouraged to drive their own projects with the guidance of their teacher. Everyone is invited to encounter a unique artistic experience in an inspiring studio space!
Term Dates 2025:
Term 1: Mon 3 February – Sat 12 April
Term 2: Mon 28 April – Sat 5 July
Term 3: Mon 21 July – Thu 25 September*
Term 4: Mon 13 October – Thu 18 December* – Enrolments now open!
Annual Studio Exhibition: Sat 27 September
*Saturday class in Terms 3 and 4 will run for 9 weeks and fees will be pro-rated to reflect the shorter term.
Fees:
Early Bird Fee: $645.30
General Fee: $695.30
Fees include GST and all materials (except stone). Early Bird discount ends three weeks before the first day of term.
Ph: 02 9565 4851
Email: admin@tbsss.org.au
Read about our teachers here.
Working from Life 2025
Sculpture in a Day: Modelling the Figure with Monika Scarrabelotti
Sunday 9 November
10am – 4pm
Fees: $295.30
Bring a friend and book for two or more: $265.30 each
Unleash your inner sculptor in this one-day intensive workshop with Monika Scarrabelotti.
Immerse yourself in the timeless art of figure modelling and learn to capture the human form. Working directly from a life model, you’ll discover techniques to bring your sculpture to life focusing on proportion, anatomy, and gesture. This hands-on class is open to all skill levels, though some art making experience is recommended. Beginners eager to dip their toe into the pool of figurative sculpture will be shown techniques to build up forms in clay and work in the round. Experienced artists can use this workshop to refine their craft, create maquettes, generate ideas and inspiration for new projects.
Monika will guide the class through a series of short poses, encouraging quick, sculptural studies (think life drawing for sculptors!). In the afternoon, the class will settle on a single pose to allow for a longer study of the figure.
Fees
Fees include GST as well as all basic materials (except stone) and model fees. Classes are small – minimum 6 students, maximum 12. We reserve the right to cancel a class if student enrolments are below 6.
Missed classes must be made up within the term. A cancellation fee will apply for cancelled classes.
Once a student is enrolled, refunds will not be given under any circumstances. Enrolment Conditions specified in our info pack.
Additional single casual workshop class: $75 per session for current students. Please call the Studio to book.
Discounts
*Early Bird rates are available until three weeks before the start of each term.
A further 10% discount is available for local residents on low income.
There is a 50% youth discount for students 25 years or younger with an keen interest in artistic practice. Click here for more info.
^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.
