Sculpture Events Calender
The 4th Sculpture Programme Symposium
Rod Bugg, Roger Wilson, Ed Allington, Keith Patrick in conversation
Friday 4th November
7.00pm
at Presteigne Assembly Rooms
with Rod Bugg, Lead Artist for the Sidney Nolan Trust Sculpture Programme, Roger Wilson (Head of Fine Art, Glasgow School of Art), Ed Allington (Head of Sculpture, Slade School of Fine Art), Keith Patrick (writer).
The conversation will follow a presentation by Ed Allington of his own work and a lecture by Keith Patrick entitled 'When is Modernism?' referencing the work of Jaume Plensa (currently showing at Yorkshire Sculpture Park).
Tickets: £10 to include a glass of wine (students in full-time education: £6). Send an email to book or phone 01544 260149.
Image: Jaume Plensa, 'In the midst', Yorkshire Sculpture Park
'Working Wood, Carving in a Place'
A Weekend Workshop with Sculptor Nick Lloyd
15th and 16th October
10.00 till 4.00 each day
This two day course will allow for an introduction to ways of carving and handling wood through the use mainly of hand tools, but allowing for something to be made which might find a site or a home in the environs of The Rodd. The course would be suitable for the beginner and the more experienced, interested in the skills of making and the problems of siting works in a place.
Course fee: £85.00 to include lunch each day.
For more information and to book your place please contact: Maggie Jones: 01544 260 149 or email: info@sidneynolantrust.org
Edge of Change
Rod Bugg and Polly Binns in conversation with curator Barbara Dougan
Wednesday 28th September
7.00 pm
Artists Rod Bugg and Polly Binss will make an evening presentation of their work with curator and artist Barbara Dougan, the catalyst for their conversation project.
Admission is free, please contact Maggie Jones to reserve a place.
01544 260 149 or email: info@sidneynolantrust.org
Evening Stone Carving Course
with Sculptor David Walker
1st, 8th and 15th September
5.00 pm till 8.00 pm
Three evening workshops in the Grain Barn at The Rodd. These workshops are suitable for beginners and more experienced practioners alike.
Course fee: £15.00 per session
£40.00 for all three
To book your place please contact: Maggie Jones 01544 260 149 info@sidneynolantrust.org
Use of Clay in Sculpture
A One Day Workshop with Sculptor Tony Hall
27th August
10.00 - 4.00
The workshop will be held at Castle Hill Pottery in Knucklas and is a day for artists/makers wishing to explore materials, tools and equipment, techniques and stratagies for making large clay sculptures.
Please bring with you sketch books, camera and any particular tools you need for your work. Please wear old clothes that don't mind getting dirty, bring gloves, hats, to suit the weather and wear strong boots or shoes.
www.castlehillpottery.co.uk/home.html
Course fee: £40.00 to include lunch
For more information and to book your place please contact: Maggie Jones: 01544 260 149 info@sidneynolantrust.org
Atsuo Okamoto
Rootstein Hopkins Parade Ground, London
28 March - 8 May 2011
10.00 - 18.00 (Mon-Fri); 10.00 - 16.00 (Sat, Sun)
Open Day
Sculpture and Printmaking
Saturday 7th May
11.00 - 1.00 2.00 - 4.00
Taster sessions in stone carving, clay and willow weaving in The Grain Barn and printmaking in The Print Studio.
An exhibition of sculpture and drawings in The Tithe Barn and Courtyard.
Nick Lloyd
Tracks, Waves and Water, Excavations in Time
Friday 29th April until Saturday 7th May
10.30 - 4.30
An exhibition of sculpture and drawings held in the Tithe Barn and Courtyard.
Student Residency with Japanese Sculptor Atsuo Okamoto
16th, 17th, and 18th May
Atsuo Okamoto
A one day workshop
Friday 20th May
10.00 - 4.00
A chance for practising artists/sculptors to spend a day with Atsuo who will demonstrate the techniques of splitting, drilling and cutting stone. Cost: £50.00 to include lunch in the farmhouse.
Land Artist - Richard Harris
Weekend Masterclass
11th and 12th June
10.00am on Saturday - 4.30pm on Sunday
This is a two day workshop for a small group of participants to work with Richard Harris, a well known local sculptor, within the environs of The Rodd. Participants will be encouraged to find inspiration for their own work through working together as a group on a shared project. The farm offers access to all manner of materials including wood, stone and clay as well as natural objects of every kind and scale.
"We will aim to make sculpture that is inspired by NATURE,
Becomes part of the LANDSCAPE,
Makes you rethink your relationship with your ENVIRONMENT."
www.richardharrissculpture.co.uk
Course fee: £80.00 to include lunch in the farmhouse.