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Tom Bass Sculpture Studio School

5-week stone carving with Elena Murgia

Where
1A Clara St
Erskineville NSW 2043
Australia
When

Mondays, 6pm to 9pm Tuesdays, 10am to 2pm Monday 3 February to Tuesday 8 April

Cost

Early Bird (Monday 3hr): $330.30General (Monday 3hr): $365.30Early Bird (Tuesday 4hr): $380.30General (Tuesday 4hr): $415.30

Five-Week Sessions:

  • 3 Feb–3 March Monday EVE 6-9 ($365.30/$330.30 EB)

  • 4 Feb–4 March Tuesday AM 10-2 ($415.30/380.30 EB)

  • 11 March–8 April Tuesday AM 10-2 ($415.30/380.30 EB)

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!

Alabaster stone will be available to purchase at an additional cost to the course fee. Elena will have a good selection of stones to choose from which are best suited for this 5 week course.

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.

Please note that for the first week, 30 mins early to browse and choose your piece/s of stone.

About Elena:

Elena Murgia is an Italian born artist. After studying ceramics in London, her sculpting journey started at the Tom Bass Sculpture Studio School in 2017.

She undertook marble carving classes under the guidance of Usama Alnassar who continues to mentor her. Elena has also been mentored and trained by TBSSS teacher Wendy Black, whom Elena continues to assist on a Wednesday during term time.

Elena participates in national prizes and group exhibitions around the country and had her first solo exhibition in December 2023 at the Clara Street Gallery showcasing works in marble, alabaster, bronze and porcelain.

Through her sculpture she explores the dichotomy between quality and image, inner beauty and the masks we wear to conform to the world, responding to both feminine and the feminist, her past and her present.

*Early bird discount ends midnight 20 January.

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