The Sculptors Alliance educational program was originally based on independent workshops. Generally, on-site workshops of 3 hours long in one contact session. Some workshops take 12 hours, divided in 4 contact sessions (meeting for 3 hours once a week for 4 weeks).

As we continue to build these programs, we invite artists to submit proposals for our new online-exhibitions and online-workshops at the Opportunities tab on the main menu. Please read our online-exhibition Open Call, and become involved now!

Sign up to participate in upcoming workshops, please register below:

PREVIOUS WORKSHOPS

Title: 2D to 3D Sculpting Workshop

Teaching Artist Name: Francine Perlman
Year: 2019
Venue or Location: New York Public Library (NYPL) Mulberry Branch
Participant Age Group: from 22 to 76 years old participants

Description: Experience the adventure of making three-dimensional objects starting from planes. Attendants will aim to understand opportunities that originate from giving form to a plane (cutting) as well as editing planes (bending). Using Jonathan Lippincott’s book: “Robert Murray Sculpture” as reference, attendants will have the opportunity to explore their own ideas.

Photographer/videographer crediting information: Polizonic Productions - Ava Wang

Title: Zero Waste Workshop (Up-cycling Plastic)

Teaching Artist Name: Barbara Lubliner
Year: 2018
Venue or Location: Soho - Broadway Initiative
Participant Age Group: from 22 to 45 years old participants

Description: First participants look at inspiring artwork made of plastic. After the instructor demonstrates tools and techniques the participants then explore the creative potential of discarded plastic with hands-on experimentation.

Photographer crediting information: Marco Palli & Barbara Lubliner

Title: Mask Making Sculpting Workshop

Teaching Artist Name: Tanda Francis
Year: 2018
Venue or Location: Wycoff House Farm Museum
Participant Age Group: from 22 to 57 years old participants

Description: Experience the adventure of making masks without aiming to perfection. Attendants will aim to understand opportunities that originate from molding water clay with an intention. Attendants will have the opportunity to explore their own ideas.

Photographer/videographer crediting information: Gal Nissim

Cut Paper Sculpture

Taught by Francine Perlman — www.francineperlman.com

2 FREE WORKSHOPS

Mulberry Street Library—NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY

—> SAT, SEPT 9, 2017

—> SAT, SEPT 16, 2017

1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Participants will create one or more cubes from bristol paper and then cut into the cube, leaving everything attached so no paper is removed. These may then be decorated with paint, glitter, etc. The result is a beautiful, light-weight sculpture.

Materials will be supplied, but students may bring items for decoration. 

Francine Perlman has been exhibiting sculpture, constructions and installations, and works on paper since 1985. Her work has appeared in many group exhibitions in the US, including the Hammond Museum, Schweinfurth Memorial Art Center, the National Jewish Museum, Snug Harbor Cultural Center, the Albright Knox Museum, Ceres Gallery, and Sculptors Alliance at Governor’s Island. She has taught sculpture and three dimensional design at City College and Westchester Community College, and sculpture workshops at Sculptors Alliance. She has an MFA in Sculpture from City College.

Prerequisite: None. This class is for Adults 18+. No experience with art is necessary, open to beginners through experienced artists.

Registration: Required and space is limited. You can sign up at the Information Desk at the library or call 212 –966-3424.

Location: Mulberry Street Library, 10 Jersey Street
(one block south of Houston, between Mulberry & Lafayette Sts.)
New York, New York 10012-3332
212-966-3424

Creative Sculpture Workshops is made possible in part with public funds from Creative Engagement, supported by the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council and the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo, administered by Lower Manhattan Cultural Council. LMCC.net, and presented by Sculptors Alliance, Inc.

ALL NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY PROGRAMS ARE FREE OF CHARGE

Explore 3-D Design with Cardboard

FREE WORKSHOP

Governor's Island, NYC

THUR, AUG 31, 2017

10:15 AM to 4:00 PM

Taught by Yasmin Gur — www.yasmingur.com

Learn how to design and build three dimensional objects from cardboard, including construction, design and assembly methods.

Demonstration of volume to flat shape.

Prerequisite: None

Location: Governor’s Island, NYC, Nolan Park area, House 7B

Explore 3-D  & 
Intro To Soap Carving

FREE WORKSHOPS

Governor's Island, NYC

AUG 2017

This summer, the Sculptors Alliance presents exploratory sculpture workshops led by renowned sculptor and teacher, Yasmin Gur— www.yasmingur.com.

Intended for new and returning artists/sculptors, the workshops are designed to immerse participants in modeling clay and introduce them to the soap carving process. Techniques covered include carving, construction, assemblage, and more.

Workshops take place outdoors on the Nolan Park House covered porch and surrounding area. Space is limited to 12 students, per session.
 

Soap Carving

Soap relief carving, a traditional method of creating three dimensional form in soap, spans all cultures and time periods. Come and see all of the amazing ways that craftspeople have carved and shaped forms to create models for churches, temples, architecture and more.

In this introductory session, participants will learn about various tools and species of soap available for carving a relief sculpture. The class will also consist of examples of carving, a demonstration of tools and tool safety, brainstorming for ideas for a relief sculpture in wood and stone, and a short period of working. Participants will leave the class with a work in progress, with the ability to continue it on their own.
 

Modeling Clay

The workshop starts with an explanation and demonstration of how to create a prototype from modeling clay using fruits as a model. Jump in and learn to get the information of shape, contour, and proportion by looking and measuring and then use your hands and clay tools to recreate the fruit . We will work from the general to the specific, from overall form to create surface details and textures and learn how to use them to maximize the feeling of volume and gravity.

WORKSHOPS PREREQUISITE: None

Location: Governor’s Island, NYC, Nolan Park area, House 7B

The 2017 Workshops on Governors Island are made possible in part with public funds from Creative Engagement, supported by the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council and the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and administered by Lower Manhattan Cultural Council.

sculpturescape

Governor's Island, NYC

June 2016

This summer, the Sculptors Alliance presents cutting edge, creative sculpture workshops led by renowned sculptor and teacher, Yasmin Gur. Intended for new and returning artists/sculptors, the workshops are designed to immerse participants in the wood carving process using reclaimed wood. Techniques covered include carving, construction, assemblage, and more. Workshops take place outdoors on the Nolan Park House covered porch and surrounding area. Space is limited to 12 students, per session.

Prerequisite: None

Cost: All Creativity in Wood sessions are scholarship-based and fully funded by the Sculptor’s Alliance.

Materials Fee: Bring your own wood or pay a $15.00 materials fee, onsite, for wood provided. 

Location: Governor’s Island, NYC, Nolan Park area, House 19A

CREATIVITY IN WOOD - WORKSHOp I

2 sessions:

June 13 & 14 (new dates)

Monday & Tuesday

10:15am-5:15pm  

Creativity in Wood - WORKSHOP II

2 sessions:

June 9 & 10

Thursday & FridaY

10:15AM-5:15PM  

CREATIVITY IN WOOD - WORKSHOP III

1 SESSION:

JUNE 28

Tuesday

10:15AM-5:15PM  

Creative Sculpture Workshops are made possible in part with public funds from Creative Engagement, supported by the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council and the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and administered by Lower Manhattan Cultural Council.