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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Open to All
Students of any skill and knowledge level.
Aug 18 - 22, 2025
9AM-5PM
Rock Solid: Concrete & Mixed Media Sculpture
Sarah Tortora
Tuition $1,290
Code S1213-25
In this workshop, Tortora demonstrates various ways to incorporate concrete in mixed media sculpture using constructive, modeling, and basic casting approaches. We discuss how to use concrete to redistribute weight and visually defy gravity; anchoring into concrete for stable joinery; techniques for modeling concrete onto wood, foam, or other substrates; and using everyday materials like clay, cardboard, or plywood to create basic intuitive molds and generate forms. Students experiment with different cement mixes for more lightweight or eco-friendly blends. Participants leave the workshop with a basic working knowledge and skill set that can be easily replicated with economical materials and workspace.