Sculpture & Other Media

Sculpture & Other Media supports traditional, experimental, and interdisciplinary approaches to three-dimensional studio art practices. Students use critical thinking exercises in a variety of applications and practices include woodworking, casting in concrete or plaster, welding and fabrication of metals, glass blowing or lampwork, found object assemblage, as well as new media applications of sound and video.

Materials List

Classes not listed here will either have required materials in the class description, discuss needed materials during the first class, or the materials will be supplied.

Class details (meeting times, tuition, etc.) are listed below.

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Sculpture, Glass, Wood Course Notes

All studio classes will be limited, and enrollment capacity firmly set. No outside studio time will be permitted unless arranged by the instructor.

Registration Information - Summer 2023

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Class Catalog

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Opens April 11

9:00am

Registration - Community

Registration is closed. Fill out the sign-up form to recieve notification when registration opens.

Opens April 18

9:00am

Sculpture Classes - Summer 2023


Course Description

Learn the basic skills required for welding metal-to-metal for use in simple repairs or sculptural projects. You will progress from simple arc welds to more sophisticated MIG welds. Scrap metal will be provided for practice, or you can supply your own metal for specific projects. Please see website for materials list.

Instructor

Andrew Malczewski

Dates

  • Section A: Tue, May 23 - Jun 27 | 6:30 - 9:30pm
  • Section B: Thu, May 25 – Jun 29 | 6:30 – 9:30pm

Location

Sculpture Studio | Santikos Building

Sessions

6

Tuition - Regular

$265

Tuition - Friends

$250


Course Description

This class is for individuals that have previous experience welding but want time to hone skills, explore processes, and work on individual projects. Through practice, students will learn optimal welding settings required based on the materials being welded to acquire an adequate welding bond. Students will also work on advanced projects from hinges, levelers, modular methods, and bending with stock materials. The class will also dig into calculating steel strength. Includes some tools and supplies; please see Website for a materials list.

Instructor

Larry West

Dates

  • Wed, Jun 7 - Jul 26 | 6:30 - 9:30pm

Location

Sculpture Studio | Santikos Building

Sessions

8

Tuition - Regular

$315

Tuition - Friends

$300

Wood Classes - Summer 2023


Course Description

Interested in learning the finer points of woodworking or have a plane that you need to learn to tune? Learn the common uses of various hand planes—bench, block, rabbet, router, and moulding planes—as the instructor demonstrates each type of plane aligning proper tool for a given task. You will have the opportunity to practice using planes in class as you dimension and edge a small (8 x 12”) laminated hardwood cutting board all with hand woodworking tools. Time permitting, students will sharpen and tune one of their own personal planes with the instructor’s guidance. Wood will be supplied; please see SSA website for a list of suggested tools.

Instructor

Robert Balfour

Dates

Fri, Jun 9 | 6:00 – 9:00pm and Sat, Jun 10 | 9:00am – 1:00pm

Location

Class will be held at Old School Makerspace, 2659 Eisenhauer Rd.

Sessions

2

Tuition - Regular

$165

Tuition - Friends

$150

Glass Classes - Summer 2023


Course Description

This introductory class covers how to create mosaic art both two-dimensionally and three-dimensionally. Create beautiful functional, decorative, or sculptural pieces using found objects, glass, marbles, stones, mirrors, dishes, and tiles. Students receive instruction in the use of mosaic tools, various supplies, and techniques from tile-cutting to tile-setting techniques. In class, students can use common objects as their base; the instructor will cover how armatures for mosaics can be created. The art of mosaic and its role in history will be discussed. No previous experience is necessary. Please see website materials list; bring a lunch both days.

Instructor

Lisa Nigro

Dates

  • Sat & Sun, Jun 17 – 24 | 10:00am – 4:00pm

Location

Sculpture Studio | Santikos Building

Sessions

4

Tuition - Regular

$255

Tuition - Friends

$240


Course Description

Learn the tools and processes for working with flat glass to create a stained-glass panel. Cutting glass, soldering, and fabrication using the copper foil technique will be covered. All tools including grinders, cutters, and soldering irons, as well as some foil, solder, and glass will be provided for small projects. You may provide colored glass of your choice, additional supplies will be available for purchase from the instructor during class. Please bring a bag lunch.

Instructor

Larry West

Dates

Fri, Jul 14 | 6:00 - 9:00pm and Sat & Sun, Jul 15 & 16 | 9:30am – 4:30pm

Location

Sculpture Studio | Santikos Building

Sessions

3

Tuition - Regular

$230

Tuition - Friends

$215

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