Join us for a creative journey into the world of Soft Stone Sculpture guided by the seasoned artisan, Alasdair Scott. Alasdair has enjoyed a remarkable sculpting career spanning more than 25 years. He has a wealth of knowledge and skills to share with you all.
This Soft Stone Sculpture workshop promises to be an enriching experience where you get to craft and mould your own unique piece of art. By the end of the workshop, you’ll place your masterpiece in a special spot in your garden, courtyard, or on your deck.
HOW SOFT STONE WORKS:
The core of this workshop lies in the special blend of sand, cement, and vermiculite, paired with a water-retaining agent. This blend is mixed with water, then carefully poured into moulds. The curing process, varying between 5 to 10 hours, is subject to the weather season. When the workshop commences, the blocks have solidified to a texture like damp sand, allowing you to sculpt them using the tools provided. As the workshop progresses, the blocks begin to solidify; consequently, you gain opportunities to incorporate intricate touches into your creation. Additionally, this solidification allows for greater precision and detail in your work.
Drawing from a wealth of previous workshops, Alasdair generously provides an array of examples that inspire aspiring sculptors. Alternatively, you’re encouraged to be creative with your own ideas and design that complements the characteristics of this distinctive medium.
The block’s approximate dimensions stand at L 400mm, W 270mm, D 80mm, providing a solid canvas for your carving experience. Though your artwork takes a few days to fully dry, it will be as sturdy as concrete by the end of the workshop. Its resilience against the elements ensures that it withstands diverse weather conditions, preserving its beauty through time.
By the end, you will leave the Soft Stone Sculpture workshop not only with a work of art filled with creative satisfaction but also with a piece you can truly be proud of.
WHAT TO BRING?
There is nothing that you need to bring to The Soft Stone workshop, it’s all included in the fee!
Some images of the ‘could be’ can be found in the UXBRIDGE pinterest board.
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Date:
November 28
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11:00 am - 4:00 pm
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$159.00
Class/Workshop Categories: Adults Daytime, Adults Weekend
Class/Workshop Tags:Art, Home Décor, Lost Arts
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Alasdair Scott
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One-off Workshop
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Studio 1
35 Uxbridge Road
Auckland,
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New Zealand
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(09) 535 6467
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About Your Tutor:
Alasdair Scott
I was interested in sculpting from an early age, and started carving figurines from candles using basic tools, then shifted to wood before finding my preferred medium in soft stone sculpting, 25 years ago. Some people like to create something from scratch, like a drawing or painting, whereas the process of reduction, somehow resonates with me. The process of reduction refers to starting with a solid piece and reducing this down to the desired result. In the case of soft…
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