Anderson Ranch Arts Center Workshop Catalogs 2010-2014 | Page 63
Anderson Ranch workshop participant
Anderson Ranch workshop participant
Natasha Seedorf, Ambulatory
June 9 - 13
June 16 - 20
June 23 - 27
Ralph Scala & John Lloyd
Evan Blackstock
Natasha Seedorf
SKILL LEVEL: Open to all
SKILL LEVEL: Open to all
SKILL LEVEL: I - III
CONCEPT: Fun fact: the word “concrete”
comes from Latin words that mean “together”
(con) and “grow” (crescere). Come together to
grow in skill and artistry in this workshop that
explores creative hollow and lightweight concrete forms. After experimenting with a spectrum of recipes, we generate quick sketches,
weld steel armatures, cover the armatures
with lath, burlap, or wire, then envelope our
forms in thin layers of cement-based recipes.
Bases and pedestals are addressed by various
simple casting methods.
CONCEPT: Welding is a basic skill that expands
a sculptor’s repertoire. In this workshop we
explore the fundamentals of metal fabrication
and their impacts on a multitude of studio practices. Whether using steel as a medium or in
conjunction with other materials, we learn the
proper tools and techniques for achieving our
sculptural objectives. We create several small
projects utilizing new skills to build a final project of our own choosing.
CONCEPT: Often steel as a medium is seen as
large, rigid, dark or imposing, and the techniques and skills needed to work it are viewed
as dangerous and labor-intensive. These perceptions are intimidating, often dissuading artists from using steel in their work. This course
is designed to allow more intimate access to
steel, using lighter, smaller materials that make
the medium more approachable. Techniques
are tailored to the specific requirements of the
smaller scale, including diminutive blacksmithing and the use of a “Tiny Torch” for welding
very small wire.
Concrete Art
MEDIA & TECHNIQUES: Steel rod, cement, sand,
expanded metal lath, wire, steel wool, burlap,
fibers, various aggregates and additives; MIG
welding and plasma cutting steel armatures;
wooden forms, green sand and simple clay
molds for casting concrete.
ACTIVITIES: Ralph and John give demonstrations daily, followed by work time and individual student assistance.
Welding for Artists
MEDIA & TECHNIQUES: Sketches on paper,
cardboard models, steel in various shapes and
sizes. Demonstrations of safe use of hand
tools, power tools, machinery, oxy/acetylene
welding and cutting and arc-welding systems.
Technical demonstrations on cutting, bending,
rolling welding and finishing steel.
ACTIVITIES: A brief presentation on the history
and types of welding; daily technical demonstrations and practice cutting; bending, rolling,
welding and finishing steel.
FACULTY: Ralph Scala is the Ceramics Studio
Coordinator at Anderson Ranch. He received
his B.A. in painting and sculpture from Evergreen College in 1995. He formerly served as
studio director at Lill Street Art Center in Chicago and studio director at Santa Fe Clay.
John Lloyd is the Sculpture Studio Coordinator at Anderson Ranch. He received his M.F.A.
in sculpture from Alfred University. He poured
iron with Kohler’s Arts/Industry program and
has built custom cabinets, furniture and homes
around the U.S. and Europe.
FACULTY: Evan Blackstock is a visual artist who
works at the University of Colorado in Boulder.
He co-teaches sculpture classes working with
metal and teaches a variety of workshops on
different welding systems, machinery use and
fabrication techniques. Working with many different materials on a daily basis, he is also a
consultant and fabricator for various projects
within the art department.
Tuition: $675 OR Tuition + Studio Support Donation: $875
Studio Fee: $95 Code: S0202 Enrollment Limit 10
Tuition: $875 OR Tuition + Studio Support Donation: $1075
Studio Fee: $125 Code: S0303 Enrollment Limit 10
Small Smithing: steel fabrication
MEDIA & TECHNIQUES: Light gauge ste