|
|
|
sambell'sstonesculptureminer |
|
|
|
|
|
The
Black
Torrington
Sculpture
Training Programme
|
|
Beginners Abstract Sculpture
Courses: beginning April 2009
Learn to sculpt in a
professional and relaxed environment in Devon.
Two-day weekend course for beginners, with inexpensive B&B
if required.
Five day courses can be
arranged, with more extensive training, and visits if desired.
Holiday tuition: mix
travel and learning!
Other types of courses:
Two-day weekend course:
Introduction to Marble.
3-day
and 5-day Introduction to Relief Carving.
3-day midweek follow-up
courses.
Also available:
individual tuition.
|
|
Tuition
offered by Sam Bell, trained teacher and teaching practitioner for
20 years, currently working in a courses development context.
Educated at Sussex University, Smith College, Massachussetts and
Cambridge University.
As a sculptor, Sam Bell has been practicising and training in
Carrara, Italy, under the guidance of international artists, since
2002.
|
|
Weekend
courses: 9.00am - 5.00pm daily, with unsupervised extra time on
Saturday evening, if required.
Cost: £120, inclusive of yard space, all
tools, stone and equipment. (Use of marble extra)
B&B can be arranged, if needed, at extra cost. (First 3 students
@ £12.50 pn.)
For further information, and a leaflet, contact Sam Bell at sambell@cantab.net
|
|
Principles
of the 2-day introduction course:
Over
the two days instruction will be offered in the following areas of
practice:
a) Safety at work
b) The tools and their individual uses, incl. sharpening
c) Types of stone
d) Demonstration of tool features
e) Planning and the use of maquettes
f)
Work on your piece of sculpture (main work of the weekend)
g) Finishing and polishing stone
|
|
Programme:
Saturday
9.00 - 9.15am Arrivals
9.15 - 10.00am Items a) - d) above
10.00am Discussion of what you intend to do, and choosing of
stone
(Note that only soapstone will be offered for use this
weekend,
as it is a good, softer stone to begin with)
10.30am Coffee break
10.45am On with work!
2.00pm Item e) above.
Sunday
9.30am Item g) above
10.00am Work!
Lunchtime Discussion of abstract art, with illustrations, if desired
|
|
2009
Course Dates:
April
weekends: 18/19; 25/26
May weekends: all
June: all
July: all
August: all
September: all
Introduction to Marble and Relief Carving courses will be
slotted in depending on interest -
please specify course and dates you require.
Weekday course dates are being finalised.
Individual tuition is available year-round, as is use of
workshop facilities.
|
|
|
