Registration Coming Soon!
Instructor: Justin Perlman
Wednesday - Friday
October 7 - 9
9am - 12pm
3 sessions at Edgewood Farm
Sculptors traditionally have several mediums at their disposal, one of the most versatile is micro crystalline wax. Normally used in the lost wax bronze process, this medium is often overlooked as one of the most versatile tools available to sculptors. Like oil clays, wax is an intermediate step on the road to a finished sculpture. If you are new to this material you will learn about the tools, and techniques as well as different types of armatures that are possible, while creating a small sculpture. If you are already an artist looking to move their work into bronze, this class will provide you with much needed information about chasing your own waxes, a critical step in the casting process. This class does make use of small propane torches, and involves hot wax, so cotton work clothing and covered shoes is strongly recommended.
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