BUST: Beginners Sculpture Workshop with Hosts Sandro Trapani & Pieter Jooste

The one-day sculpting workshop is designed for both first-time sculptors and those with some experience looking to enhance their skills. Participants are encouraged to enjoy the process, explore their creativity, and express themselves without any requirement for prior artistic experience.

Lunch and refreshments are included in the price of this workshop.

There are 2 opportunities to attend this exciting workshop; please select your preferred option from the calendar to your right. 

The primary focus will be on creating a half-life-size bust, encompassing the upper shoulders, chest, neck, and head. All necessary materials are provided for a fulfilling experience.

The workshop begins with introductions among participants, facilitators, and assistants, followed by an overview of the materials, tools, and expectations for the day. Participants are encouraged to familiarise themselves with the provided resources at this time. Group facilitation ensures that any concerns are addressed, and individual attention is provided when possible. One facilitator will sculpt alongside the group to offer guidance, demonstrating specific techniques such as building facial features.

A durable PU foam armature is supplied, designed to simplify the sculpting process while addressing skull proportion and anatomy at half-life-size. The wax-based clay used does not air dry, making it easy to manipulate and clean. Although it cannot be baked or fired, it holds its shape well over time. After the workshop, you can continue to refine your sculptures, and any pieces can be preserved by creating a mould for casting in various materials.

Two facilitators, Sandro Trapani and Pieter Jooste, will lead the workshop, offering verbal instruction and practical demonstrations. Participants are encouraged to adopt an open mindset, ready to learn and challenge their perceptions of sculpting.

The goal is to leave the workshop with a uniquely created bust that reflects personal expression and the skills developed during the experience. Participants are reminded to enjoy the dynamic of the group—the primary expectation is to have fun and not be too hard on themselves!

www.sandrotrapani.com
www.pieterjooste.com

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012 880 2635 / [email protected]

OPERATING HOURS

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• Monday - Friday: 9am - 5pm


• Saturdays: 10am - 2pm


• Sundays: 10am - 1pm


• Public Holidays: 10am - 1pm