Subject: Upcoming opportunities at TBSSS to carve stone or work from the life model—you choose!

Get creative at TBSSS!

Upcoming opportunities to carve in stone or work from a life model...

Weekly courses, one day intensives or weekend options.

Something for everyone—the choice is yours.

The Tom Bass Sculpture Studio welcomes everyone—from complete beginners to experienced artists, explore the art of sculpture in a supportive, inspiring environment.

Express your creativity through sculpture

7 Week Stone Carving with Elena Murgia

Mon 4 May—22 June* | 6—9pm OR

Tue 5 May—16 June| 2—5pm

Fee: $510 (incl GST, use of tools. Stone is additional cost.)

This popular 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.

Carving 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!

Students 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.

*No class on 8 June due to public holiday.

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6 Week Life Drawing for Sculptors with Simon Harris

Sat 9 May—27 June*| 2:30—5:30pm

Fee: $480 (incl GST and basic materials)

Back by popular demand this 6-week life drawing course focuses on learning to see and draw the human figure as a three-dimensional form. Work from a live model each week, developing gesture, structure, light and anatomy, and complete a final study that strengthens sculptural practice.

Simon Harris has an extensive background in graphics and illustration, with a recent shift toward sculpture following his studies at TBSSS. Since 2003 he has taught illustration at Billy Blue College of Design. His figurative drawings have been finalists in major prizes, including the Dobell Drawing Prize. Simon brings a strong analytical eye and sculptural awareness to drawing from the live model.

50% youth scholarships for students aged 18-25 available, get in touch to enquire.

*No class on 23 May or 6 June.

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Sculpture in a Day: Carving Soapstone with Karen Alexander

Sun 17 May | 10am—4pm

Fee: $255, or book for two or more $225

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

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!

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NEW: 5 Week Modelling the Figure in Clay with Monika Scarrabelotti

Sun 31 May—27 June | 10am—3:30pm

Fee: $650 (Early Bird), $720 (General)

(Fees include GST, materials, model and use of tools.)

This five-week workshop invites you to explore the tactile, expressive qualities of clay while working from a live model.

Develop your understanding of anatomy, proportion, and the rhythms of the human form through both drawing and sculpture. The first session introduces life drawing and short clay studies, followed by four weeks working from a sustained pose, allowing time to deepen your sculpture.

Suitable for all skill levels (some art experience recommended), this workshop offers beginners a strong foundation in modelling and armatures, while experienced artists can refine or expand their practice.

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Our ever popular 2 Day Alabaster Carving with
specialist carver Carol Crawford is back!

Sat & Sun 18—19 July | 10am—4pm

Fees: $495 (Incl GST, and use of tools. Stone purchased separately at special discounted price of $35 per kilo on the day of the workshop)

A unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of alabaster carving and learn from popular guest teacher Carol Crawford.

Carol is a specialist alabaster sculptor who interprets the raw stone to create soft, interlocking organic forms. Carol will be assisted by artist and teacher Elena Murgia, who is a specialist stone carver. For this weekend course Carol and Elena will guide you on the use of different hand tools, finishing/polishing techniques, and how to realise a beautiful soft abstracted form out of the rough stone you have chosen.

Alabaster is a very fine, stable, sometimes translucent stone that can be easily carved. For this workshop you will be working with beautiful white alabaster (translucent and opaque) shipped all the way from Italy.

This is a workshop not to be missed! Places are strictly limited and early bookings are encouraged for this popular course.

Please note that this is an intermediate course—some sculpture or stone carving experience is necessary to get the most out of this course. This two day 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 some more time to complete their sculpture and this can be done by booking in for some casual workshop classes during term time at TBSSS.

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Subject: Upcoming opportunities at TBSSS to carve stone or work from the life model—you choose!

Get creative at TBSSS!

Express your creativity through sculpture

Our ever popular 2 Day Alabaster Carving withspecialist carver Carol Crawford is back!

Our ever popular 2 Day Alabaster Carving with
specialist carver Carol Crawford is back!