Sculpture
Code: S1617-25
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Open to All
Students of any skill and knowledge level.
3D Printing and Mold Making
Sep 15 - 19, 2025
9AM-5PM
Tuition: $1,290.00
Studio Fee: $190.00
Registration Fee: $45.00
NEW: Tuition includes the welcome dinner and daily lunch
Registration Information
Concept
This intensive workshop is an introduction to Rhinoceros 3D modeling software, 3D printing, multi-part rubber mold making, and plastic casting. Participants will create 3D printed parts for casting and explore the possibilities of material transformation. During the workshop we discuss the role of computer 3D modeling, 3D output, mold making, and casting as it relates to industry as well as an individual studio practice. This workshop is structured to provide a productive and successful environment for students with no previous experience with Rhinoceros software, 3D printing, or exposure to rubber mold making and casting.
Media & Techniques
PLA, modeling clay, plaster, rubber, Rhinoceros software, mold boxes, design, 3D printing, mold making, casting, finishing
Faculty
Norwood Viviano
Norwood Viviano heads the sculpture program at Grand Valley State University in Allendale, MI, where he teaches foundry and 3D printing courses. He received his MFA in sculpture from the Cranbrook Academy of Art. Norwood has been awarded residencies at Kohler Co., Tacoma Museum of Glass, and the Corning Museum of Glass. His projects are included in the permanent collections at the Museum of Fine Arts Houston, Smithsonian Renwick Gallery, DeYoung Museum, and Shanghai Museum of Glass.
Norwood Viviano, Recasting Detroit, 2021, kilncast glass and 3D printed pattern. Photo: Tim Thayer/Robert Hensleigh
Tuition: $1,290.00
Studio Fee: $190.00
Registration Fee: $45.00
NEW: Tuition includes the welcome dinner and daily lunch
Registration Information
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.
Workshop Details
Workshop Supplies
For general information about studio access, shipping, and more, please visit our info page.
If you have any questions regarding your supplies for your workshop, please contact William Lanzillo, [email protected].
Provided by Anderson Ranch
Equipment
- 3D Printers
- N95 Respirators
- Nitrile gloves**
- Rhino
Supplies
- Coddle Boards and Clamps
- Colorants
- Metal Flashing
- Mold Release
- PLA*
- Plaster
- Plasticine Clay
- Silicone Rubber
- Smoothon Crystal Clear 200
- Urethane Rubber
What you need to bring
Optional Tools and Supplies
- A hat, sunglasses and sunscreen**
- A reusable water bottle**
- Anderson Ranch will have computer stations availible but If you have a laptop capable of running Rhino software it can be convenient to use your own
- Any materials that you may want for your projects
- Any Materials that you may want to use to pack up your projects to take home, ie: moving blankets, packing tape, bubble wrap or boxes.
- Basic white or light colored T-shirts for screen printing**
- Drawing Supplies**
- Optional Respirator with organic vapor cartridges. We will be doing plastic casting outside in well ventilated areas, but sudents with chemical sensitivity should plan accordingly.*
- Safety glasses**
- Tools that you own that you will be unhappy without.
- Work gloves**
* Available for purchase in the studio.
** Available to purchase at the Anderson Ranch ArtWorks Store for 10% off.
Learn more about shipping supplies and artwork to and from the Ranch in the Student Handbook.
Lodging & Meals
Housing is limited and includes shared and private lodging options. Reservations will be managed on a first-come, first-served basis. The earlier you reserve housing, the better your chance of receiving your preferred option. Please note: Workshop costs do not include accommodations.
NEW: Tuition includes a welcome dinner and lunches. In our effort to foster a stronger sense of community and accessibility at Anderson Ranch, we include the welcome dinner and all lunches as part of the tuition for summer workshop students. Our hope is that this adjustment will encourage all students to come together to share meals and engage in meaningful conversations. The Ranch Café Meal Plan, which is included with Room and Board fees, strives to provide healthy, creative meals that will nourish your artistic creativity. Learn more.
We have established a Business Safety Plan with added layers of precaution that prioritize the health and safety of our staff, students, faculty and guests while continuing to provide you with the Anderson Ranch experience that you know and enjoy.
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Scholarships, College Credit & Discounts
Making Art Accessible
Applications for scholarship support are encouraged. Specific scholarships are funded by Ranch supporters, either through endowed funds or special gifts.
Many colleges and universities offer college credit for workshops taken at Anderson Ranch. Discounts are available for students and teachers.
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