Instructor: Justin Perlman
Monday - Friday
July 6 - 10
9am - 12pm
5 sessions
Led by sculptor, Justin Perlman, this 5-day class is for anyone interested in the ancient and wonderful art of stone carving. Students will be introduced to this medium’s tools and techniques through discussion, demonstration, and guided instruction on their own moderate piece of soft stone included with the registration fee. Instruction will center around three-dimensional carving skills, and the process of bringing a sculpture to life in a small piece of easily carved soft alabaster. This class if for all levels, more advanced students may bring their own work if they choose. They will learn the use of traditional hand chisels, as well as small power tools. They will also learn about contemporary methods of cutting and polishing stone. Students will have the opportunity to continue working on their stones in a workshop period after each class.
It is recommended that participants wear boots, leather garden or work gloves, and m95 dust mask for the fine stone dust.
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Justin Perlman is a sculptor and fine artist living in Bethlehem, CT. The pursuit of various artistic processes has taken Justin on diverse roads as exemplified in his work, which exists in private and public collections around the globe. From studies in anthropology at Hampshire College he journeyed to focus on sculpture at the Art Students League of NY. From there he moved to Pietrasanta, Italy so that he may work with master sculptors and artisans of marble carving. Seeking deeper knowledge in sculptural processes, Justin returned to the USA as an apprentice and master chaser at a bronze foundry where he trained in all facets of fine art bronze casting. In 2004, Justin moved to Connecticut where he continues to create works of art for exhibition, as well as private and public commissions. Justin is teaching sculpture, metal work, and bronze casting at the Silvermine Art Center in New Canaan, CT. He is also the co-artistic director of Sova Dance and Puppet Theater, and President of the New England Sculptors Association