Anderson Ranch Arts Center Workshop Catalogs 2000-2009 | Page 38

3d sculpture
THE SCULPTURE

program embraces the full spectrum of contemporary creative practice, incorporating
the environmental, performative, electronic and virtual
activities as well as object-making in metal, wood and
other media. While all program directors provide input
into programming, the Sculpture Program is directly
supervised and planned by Doug Casebeer and Susan
Working. They are supported by sculpture studio manager Jason Speich.
Instructors encourage exploration and experimentation, emphasizing process and idea development over
finished pieces. Students work in open, fully-equipped
studios, using traditional and nontraditional materials
and methods. The main sculpture studio encompasses
2,000 sq. ft. indoors, with another 1,500 sq. ft. of outdoor space. It also houses a small foundry. Sculpture
classes are held throughout the Ranch, and workshops
also meet in the ceramics studios, the Maloof Wood
Barn and the digital labs.

than 30 years, and has received grant support and requests
for teaching, exhibitions of his work, and for public and private commissions.

June 1 - 5

Small-Scale Wearable Sculpture 

Developing Steel Sculpture:metals II
Carl Reed   

CORE
class

June 8 - 12

Introduction to Steel Sculpture:

Tuition: $675  ARAC Actual Cost: $875  Studio Fee: $95
Code: S0303  Enrollment Limit 10

metals I

Carl Reed   
Tuition: $675  ARAC Actual Cost: $875  Studio Fee: $95
Code: S0202  Enrollment Limit 10

Carl Reed, Braced Ring with Outlyer (installation detail)

Carl Reed, Braced Stone (detail)

The metal sculpture facility offers:
• TIG, MIG, and stick/arc welders
• Plasma cutter
• Air compressor
• Small gas forge
• Oxygen/acetylene torches
• Sandblasting cabinet
• Pneumatic die grinders
• Small metal foundry
• Electric angle grinders and jigsaws
• Cordless drills
• Table saw
• Chop saw
• 4-foot 20-gauge jump shear
• Band saws for metal and wood
• 2 drill presses
• Bench grinder
• Bench sanders for wood and metal
• Hand tools; wrenches, saws, pliers, chisels, snips,
clamps, and much more.
• Studio has computer and internet access,
plus WI-FI service.

June 15 - 19

CONCEPT: This workshop is an introduction to a variety of fabrication methods and creative concepts. Although the class will
focus on working in metal (primarily steel), students will also
consider the basic compositional elements that apply to threedimensional work in all media. Given the short duration of the
workshop and the fact that students will be considering many
things for the first time, experimentation will be given high priority, although finished pieces may also be realized. Students with
backgrounds in other art forms can explore ways to integrate
their knowledge with new perspectives and techniques. Assignments will combine acquiring skills with conceptual thinking, to
ensure that students can express themselves as they learn.
MEDIA & TECHNIQUES: Steel and other metals; welding, brazing, cutting, shaping and finishing.
ACTIVITIES: The week will progress from introductory demonstrations and assignments, skill practice, and lectures to independent work, analysis, individual meetings and discussion.
SKILL LEVEL: Levels I - II (Minimum Skill Level I) – See this
page for skill level descriptions.
FACULTY: Carl Reed received a BA from Dartmouth College, an
MFA from Pratt Institute, and currently teaches at Colorado
College. He has had solo exhibitions in New York, Los Angeles and San Francisco. His primary focus has been public
sculpture, including many site-specific commissions awarded
through national competitions.

CONCEPT: This course can be taken as a continuation of the
introductory workshop or as a separate experience. Students
with basic knowledge will work on assignments designed to
strengthen their conceptual and compositional skills. These
assignments will be determined by self-analysis and discussions with the instructor. Opportunities will be available
to gain more knowledge in such areas as forging and using
metal with other media. While the primary emphasis will be
on exploration, discussions and demonstrations, this course
will also focus on finishing and presentation. Advanced participants can develop a series of related works and consider
topics with which they may be unfamiliar. In all cases, the
inseparable relationship between concept and material will be
closely examined.
MEDIA & TECHNIQUES: Steel and other metals.
ACTIVITIES: After taking an inventory of everyone’s interests
and experience, the week will proceed by combining focused
individual contact with group discussion and analysis.
SKILL LEVEL: Levels II - IV (Minimum Skill Level II) – See this
page for skill level descriptions.
FACULTY: See Carl Reed’s bio on this page..

June 15 - 19

Alternative Materials:recycled

cardboard

Jason Schneider   

Charles Pinckney   

June 8 - 19

Tuition: $625  ARAC Actual Cost: $825  Studio Fee: $85
Code: S0101  Enrollment Limit 10

Intimate Clay: innovative techniques
Michael Sherrill   

Jason Schneider, See Through Sphere 

*See page 32 for a full workshop description

SCULPTURE SKILL LEVELS:

Charles Pinckney, Taking a Risk (detail)

CONCEPT: Students will explore design and the concept of “art
as oral tradition” using traditional metals and surface embellishment techniques as a foundation for combining metals
with natural materials to fabricate wearable sculpture. Students will learn through discussion, demonstration and handson experience, and will leave the workshop with several techniques and at least one piece that is close to being completed!
We will also work with students’ design books and sketches.
MEDIA & TECHNIQUES: In addition to traditional metal fabrication, potential materials include: sterling, titanium, copper,
bronze, steel, iron, wood, stone, leather, glass, rubber, bone,
plastic, paper, found objects, etc.

Open to All – Students of any skill/knowledge level.
Michael Sherrill, Flourish Rhododendron 

*See page 28 for a full workshop description

June 15 - 19

Art Foundations:charrette
Joshua Enck   

FACULTY: Charles Pinckney is a studio metalsmith working in
jewelry and metal sculpture using traditional techniques and
non-traditional designs; wor