Jilaine Jones
Jilaine Jones is leader of the sculpture atelier at the New York Studio School. Exhibitions include 15 Orient, DeCordova Museum, Salander-O’Reilly Galleries, and Paul Mellon Art Center. Jones is a recipient of fellowships from the Guggenheim Foundation, Yaddo, MacDowell, and the Pollock-Krasner Foundation.
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Level II
Students have a basic knowledge of 3-D art making and sculpture concepts and are comfortable using a variety of hand and power tools. Students have taken one or two sculpture classes or workshops.
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Level III
Students have experience with a variety of materials and fabrication techniques and know how to use hand and power tools competently and safely. Students are self-starting with some formal training in critical aspects of sculpture and have a portfolio of artwork. Students have taken a minimum of three classes or workshops.
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Level IV
Students have advanced skills and knowledge of sculpture. Students are highly motivated, have a minimum of five years experience in the field and have multiple portfolios of their artwork. Typical students are academics and professional artists.
Jul 6 - 10, 2026
9 AM - 5 PM
What is on the Inside of the Outside: Seeing Through Material Exploration
Jilaine Jones
Tuition $1,250
Code S0606-26
Explore the intersection of perception, material, and personal expression in this immersive sculpture workshop. Students create sculptures in response to an installation of elements arranged by the instructor. The focus is not on replicating what is seen, but on translating impressions into a personal, expressive language that reveals the maker’s own perceptions and feelings. Using a variety of materials — clay, cardboard, linear steel, and plaster — participants explore different ways of thinking and feeling through each medium. Each material offers unique possibilities for interpreting the installation, allowing students to experiment with visual, physical, and emotional responses. Through the creation of multiple sculptural iterations, students discover how the behavior of each material can uncover new ideas, truths, and modes of expression, deepening their understanding of form, process, and personal vision.