Sarah Tortora
Sarah Tortora is a visual artist and educator based in New York City. Through sculpture, writing, and digital photography, her work addresses Classical archetypes and museological display, accepting the premise that every equestrian monument is truly a Trojan horse. She received an MFA from the University of Pennsylvania and attended residencies at Skowhegan, MacDowell, and Ox-Bow School of Art, among others. She is represented by Ulterior Gallery in New York City.
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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.
Aug 31 - Sep 4, 2026
9 AM - 5 PM
Built to Last: Making Durable Sculpture
Sarah Tortora
Tuition $1,250
Code S1412-26
Learn how to make sculptures that can withstand the test of time in this experimental workshop that joins steel, substrate, concrete, paper, and other coatings. Participants bend and weld steel armatures and structures–the bones of a sculpture–that can support surface materials that are textured, colorful, and durable. We concentrate on basic metalworking skills, covering techniques for problem-solving toward specialized forms. Students learn basic metal forming, bending, welding, and how to mix and apply various surface materials. The workshop integrates technical proficiency with experimental approaches that introduce unique textures and exciting new possibilities for durable and tactile sculpture.