Subject: What's on this Autumn at TBSSS? Early bird extended for Term 2, Intensives, Special Workshops, Life Drawing + more!

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What's on at TBSSS this Autumn?

Early Bird Discount extended for Term 2 Open Workshops,

Intensive 2 Day Open Workshops for recent students,

Life Drawing for Sculptors, 1 Day Soapstone Carving

& 5 Week Life Study — so much on offer!

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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

Term 2 Open Workshops - BOOK NOW TO SAVE!

Mon 20 Apr — Sat 27 June| Various times

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. Everyone is invited to encounter a unique artistic experience in an inspiring studio space!

Available timeslots with limited places:

Day classes: Wed AM, Wed PM, Thu AM, Thu PM, Sat AM.

Evening classes: Tue EVE, Wed EVE, Thu EVE.

Click here to enrol and catch the early bird discount! (Ends Midnight 6 April)

Want to enrol in two timeslots? Special discount available. Get in touch to enquire and enrol.

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

NEW: 2 Day Autumn Open Workshop Intensives

Wed 8 April & Thu 9 April | 10am — 4pm

Wed 15 April & Thu 16 April | 10am — 4pm

Looking for dedicated studio time between Term 1 and Term 2? Our Autumn Open Workshop Intensives are here — and they’re designed just for our current and past students.

Over two full-day sessions, you’ll have the freedom to focus on your own project, at your own pace, with guidance on hand when you need it. Whether you're carving stone, modelling in clay, working with plaster, or exploring mould making and casting, this is your chance to dive deep without interruption.

8–9 April (with Wendy Black)
15–16 April (with Christine Crimmins)
$310.30 per 2 day workshop (materials included, excluding stone)

Special Offer: Book for both weeks and receive $50 off. Get in touch to redeem this special offer.

6 Week Life Drawing for Sculptors with Simon Harris

Sat 9 May — Sat 27 June| 2:30 - 5:30pm

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.

6 Week Life Drawing for Sculptors

Saturdays, 2:30 - 5:30pm

9 May - 27 June (no class 23 May, 6 Jun)

Fee: $480 (incl GST and basic materials)

Book now!

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

Sculpture in a Day: Carving Soapstone with Karen Alexander

Sunday 17 May | 10am — 4pm

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.

1 Day Carving Soapstone
Sunday 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.

Click here to enrol.

NEW 5 Week Modelling the Figure in Clay with Monika Scarrabelotti

Join artist and teacher Monika Scarrabelotti for our Sunday life study, Modelling the Figure in Clay. 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.

Monika teaches with energetic demonstrations and a focus on gesture, tension, and form, creating a relaxed yet supportive studio environment.

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.

Please note: this course focuses on modelling only and does not include mould making, casting, or firing.

Modelling the Figure in Clay

5 Week Course, Sundays, 10am - 3:30pm

31 May - 28 June

Fee: Early Bird: $650 / General: $720

Enrol now!