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.
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
Classes are open-enrollment to the community. Class registration is a simple process. Read 'How to Register' below to get started. Click here to view all registration policies and guidelines, including information on payments, class withdraws and cancellations, refunds, and more.
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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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