Sculpture

Express your creativity and vision by exploring the limitless art of sculpture. At Anderson Ranch, our sculpture program offers a vibrant spectrum of workshops that reflect a variety of studio practices. At the confluence of tradition and technology, these programs are material and technique-rich, ranging from classical metal fabrication to experimental digital production.

Students work in communal and interactive studios designed for all levels of experience, supporting traditional and nontraditional methods. The sculpture studios are fully equipped with advanced machinery and offer additional outdoor covered workspace.

Our renowned sculpture faculty work closely with students through critical discussions, material demonstrations and individual assistance. Instructors encourage exploration and experimentation, emphasizing process and idea development. We complement this with a focus on process and sound construction. You leave with far more than finished pieces—you walk away with the tools and inspiration required to elevate your studio practice.

Teddy Andriese

Teddy Andriese is an artist focusing on functional and sculptural furniture made primarily from wood and metal. He received his BFA with a concentration in Furniture Design and Woodworking from Northern Michigan University in 2020 and is the Studio Coordinator of Sculpture at Anderson Ranch Arts Center. Preferred pronouns: he/him

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Upcoming Workshops

  • O

    Open to All

    Students of any skill and knowledge level.

Jun 3 - 7, 2024
9AM - 5PM

The Brutal and the Delicate: Steel Combined with Soft Materials

Carl Reed

Tuition $1,160
Code S0101-24

Throughout art history, steel is a material commonly associated with industry, violence, and strength. This workshop challenges such connections by investigating ways that steel can become visually delicate, and by inventing new meanings and visual relationships through combining steel with materials with opposite characteristics. Exercises address technical and creative inquiries regarding how steel is cut, shaped, and physically joined, and how to challenge material assumptions if steel becomes a secondary, rather than primary, compositional element. We explore the aesthetic and technical consequences of combining steel with soft, vulnerable, contradictory, and unexpected materials.

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  • II

    Level II

    Students have a basic understanding of forming techniques, such as throwing and hand building. Students have taken one or two ceramics classes or workshops.

  • III

    Level III

    Students have significant experience with clay forming techniques, such as throwing, hand building and modeling. Students are comfortable with ceramics equipment, such as wheels, extruders and slab rollers. Students are self­-starting with some formal training and have taken a minimum of three classes or workshops.

Jun 10 - 21, 2024
9AM - 5PM

Building with Clay and Steel

Trey Hill

Tuition $1,600
Code S0203-24

Investigate new materials and approaches to building sculpture in this two-week exploratory workshop. Students discover innovative ways to combine different materials, creating dynamic mixed-media sculptures. This workshop experiments with adding different materials to students’ work—such as clay, steel, and found objects—while considering how each adds formal information and intensified content. This rigorous studio environment gives access to a variety of new materials and fresh ways of approaching students’ studio practice. The workshop is open to students working in any media who are looking to try something different and add new skills to their toolbox.

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  • O

    Open to All

    Students of any skill and knowledge level.

Jun 17 - 21, 2024
9AM - 5PM

Adventures in Dimensional Paper

Simon Arizpe

Tuition $1,150
Code S0314-24

Workshop participants explore the medium of paper as they create moveable works of art using pop-up books and paper engineering as a starting point. Using simple cardstock, scissors, tape, and glue, participants learn the elements of paper mechanics and then apply them to books, collapsible structures, and interactive kinetic designs. As we move through the course, students will start to apply these techniques into narrative concepts, ultimately creating a finished pop-up book. Students are encouraged to bring their own imagery and photographs to work from. All levels are welcome.

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