Paintings, Sculptures, Installations: A workshop

In this two-day workshop, led by Maurizio Pellegrin, participants will work on one or several compositions in a large format.

The participants will develop a specific project with any material and technique. This will offer the chance to see how a different scale can be introduced in the current body of work.

Participants will need to bring the materials that currently are working with.

Intensive Students and Hub Members 30% discount.



Additional Information:
Participants will need to bring the materials that currently are working with.

Some experience required

The Art of Polishing: Wood & Stone Makers

From forest to river bed, wood and stone are two of nature’s most beautiful materials — and with the right techniques, you can bring out a sparkling soul in them that most people never see. This 3-hour workshop is designed for those who are already in the process of making, diving deep into the polishing and finishing stages that transform a shaped piece into something truly refined.
Whether you’re carving a wooden bowl, shaping a stone pendant, or working on any small-scale sculpture in either material, this workshop will meet you exactly where you are in your process — giving you the practical skills, the hands-on experience, and the eye to finish your work beautifully.
What You’ll Learn
∙ How to build a sanding progression from coarse to ultra-fine grits (60 through 3000) and why each stage matters
∙ How to read your material — identifying scratches, uneven surfaces, and when you’re truly ready to move to the next grit
∙ The differences between finishing wood and stone, and how to adapt your technique accordingly
∙ Oils, waxes, and compounds: which finishing products suit your specific material and desired result
∙ How to avoid the most common polishing mistakes — and how to recover when things go wrong
What to Bring
∙ Your own small-scale wood or stone object, at whatever stage it’s currently at
∙ Sandpaper in as many grits as you have, from 60 up to 3000
What We Provide
∙ Small wood and stone samples for practice
∙ Finishing oils, waxes, and polishing compounds

Open to sculptors with any level of experience

Introduction to Simple Mold Making and Casting in Silicone

This course provides visual artists and sculptors with a hands-on introduction to silicone mold making and casting — one of the most versatile techniques for reproducing three-dimensional forms. You will learn to work directly with platinum-cure silicone to create flexible molds of original objects or sculptures, not intricate ones, and then cast them using materials such as resins, plaster, and/ or white cement, depending on your preference.
By the end of the course, you will have the fundamental skills to incorporate mold making into your studio practice. Whether to edit your work, explore multiples, or experiment with material transformation as part of your creative process.


Additional Information:
What to Bring (Materials List)
- Molding: Mold Star 16 Fast (Smooth-On)
- Casting depends on your preference: Smooth-Cast™ 326 (Clear Amber resin), Plaster, or White Cement
- Sculpted Clay (Sulfur-free)
- Mixing Sticks
- Mixing Containers
- Vinyl or Rubber Gloves (NO LATEX)
What we provide
-Ease Release™ 200

Open to all levels

Sculpture: Beyond the Portrait

This class is open to both beginner students and experienced portrait artists who want to develop a more nuanced facial awareness.

Working 3/4 to full scale in water-based clay from a live model, participants will gain an understanding of the structure that evokes feelings and emotions.
The course will explore the syntax and notes, including the push and pull of forms, beauty, youth, age, contours, and line, which will be incorporated and studied.
The history of the face in artistic and sculptural contexts will also be discussed.

The finished and dried works can be kiln-fired at an added cost.

Open to all Levels

This class is open to both beginner students and experienced portrait artists who want to develop a more nuanced facial awareness. Working 3/4 to full scale in water-based clay from a live model, participants will gain an understanding of the structure that evokes feelings and emotions. The course will explore the syntax and notes, including the push and pull of forms, beauty, youth, age, contours, and line, which will be incorporated and studied. The history of the face in artistic and sculptural contexts will also be discussed.

The finished and dried works can be kiln-fired at an added cost.

Open to all Levels

Small Figure Sculpture

This course will introduce students to the process of making figurative sculpture.

Design and anatomy secrets of the old masters will be shared with artists committed to mastering the human figure. This course takes on the formidable task of how to organize the complexity of the human body as a construction and create figurative art that makes a dramatic and bold statement.

It is a journey through the human form with particular attention directed to mass, volume, structure, and principles of anatomy.

Students will be guided to develop a personal project, in which their individual needs will be considered. Including demonstrations and discussion, this course is structured for beginners and artists with previous experience and aims to provide a base in the necessary techniques of sculpture.