The
Tom Bass Sculpture Studio School
1a Clara Street
Erskineville NSW 2043
Ph 02 9565 4852
www.tombasssculptureschool.org.au
The Tom Bass Sculpture Studio School is the oldest
and largest independent Sculpture School in Australia. It was founded
by Tom Bass in 1974 after a twenty-five year career as Australia’s
foremost Public and Civic Sculptor.
At
the age of 57, Tom opened the doors on Broadway in Sydney to a community
eager to learn the making of sculpture in the tradition of the Master-apprentice,
in the context of a Studio School. After 25 years, in 1998 the Sculpture
Studio School moved to a factory building in residential Erskineville,
a brisk 3-minute walk from the railway station.
The
sculpture classes consist of the life class and the workshop class.
A drawing class is also taught with a focus on the sculptural aspects
of the figure. Art history is taught through the making of sculptures
and research in the school’s treasured library. The
life class is a Master class to study of the life figure. Since the
mid 90’s, even as other teachers participated in the activities
of the school, this class continues to be taught by Tom Bass. After
more than 30 years of teaching, Tom Bass is truly the Master of the
Life Class. He is unequalled in his dedication and commitment to this
study as the fundamental groundwork for the making of sculptors.
In
March 2003 the burden of management was lifted from Tom Bass’ shoulders
and the Tom Bass Sculpture Studio School became Incorporated as a not
for profit Association. It is now managed by a Management Committee
and has a part-time administrator. In its role of Promoting sculpture,
in September 2003, the Studio School was placed on the Register of Cultural
Organisations, thereby achieving tax-deductible status.
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