Gwen Marcus
2012 Sculpture Workshops
With the establishment of the Carroll A. Campbell, Jr. Center for American Sculpture in 2004, Brookgreen Gardens extended its educational reach to a broader audience with workshops in sculpture and drawing under the tutelage of nationally known sculptors throughout the year. Students are attracted by the caliber of the teachers and by the opportunity to learn within the Brookgreen environment. Email sculpture@brookgreen.org for more information.
October 8-10 'Modeling the Graceful Figure with Gwen Marcus' $450 plus material and model fees (Mon-Wed) Students will be working in water-based clay from a live model. The workshop will cover form, proportions, relationships, and the flow of a composition. Students will learn what to look for in setting a pose as well as balance and composition in the figure. Each student will receive personal attention and guidance.
Gwen Marcus, who studied privately with Clemente Spampinato, Bruno Lucchesi and Isaac Soyer, began exhibiting her work at the age of nine. Later she attended New York University, the Rhode Island School of Design, Art Students League and the National Academy of Design School. Her work is widely exhibited and collected. Marcus has received many honors and awards, among them Gold Medals of Honor from Allied Artists of America, American Artists Professional League, Audubon Artists, Hudson Valley Art Association, and Catharine Lorillard Wolfe Art Club; and the Gloria Medal of the National Sculpture Society. She is a Fellow of the National Sculpture Society, and a member of the American Medallic Sculpture Association, Allied Artists of America, and the Catharine Lorillard Wolfe Art Club. Marcus lives in New York City.
Registration and Payment
Registration is accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. A registration fee of $150 is required upon registration. A student is not on the class list until the fee is paid. After attending one workshop, students may receive a 10% tuition discount for attendance in subsequent workshops during the same year. Students are asked to provide a complete mailing address, telephone number, and e-mail address when registering. Using American Express, Visa, MasterCard, or Discover Card, students may register by telephone, Mondays-Fridays, at (800) 849-1931, ext. 6027, or at (843) 235-6027, and by fax at (843) 235-6003. Checks are to be made payable to Brookgreen Gardens and can be sent to: Brookgreen Gardens, Attn: Sculpture Workshops, PO Box 3368, Pawleys Island, SC 29585. Contact sculpture@brookgreen.org for additional information. A waiting list is established once a class has filled.
Withdrawals, Cancellations and Refund Policies
Withdrawal from a workshop must be in writing and must be given at least 30 days prior to the beginning of the workshop. The registration fee will not be refunded: $50 will be kept to defray administrative costs, and $100 will be applied to a future workshop as partial registration until an additional $50 is paid for full registration. If a student withdraws during a workshop, a pro-rated tuition payment plus any fees for materials or models must be paid. The full registration fee ($150) will be kept if a student does not attend and does not provide a written notice of withdrawal by the deadline. Students will receive a full refund in the event that a workshop must be cancelled by Brookgreen Gardens.
Levels of Skill
Skill levels given in the workshop listings are approximate and are guidelines only. All workshops, including those for beginners, require students to have some familiarity with the subject matter of the class.
Supplies, Books and Additional Fees
A supply list of required materials will be sent approximately one month prior to the start of each workshop. Students may not bring their own clay to the workshop unless the instructor has specified it. If recommended, students are encouraged to obtain books prior to the workshop. Some materials for workshops are provided and some workshops require models, both for additional fees. In the event additional fees are required, they are determined at cost and divided evenly among the students.
Daily Schedule
Although each sculpture workshop begins and ends at the instructor’s discretion, the schedule is generally 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. on the first day, and 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. on subsequent days. One hour is allowed for lunch. Students are encouraged to bring their own bag lunches or to use Brookgreen food service facilities. A refrigerator, microwave oven, coffee maker, water-cooler, and soft-drink vending machines are located at the Campbell Center.
Questions?
Robin Salmon, (800) 849-1931, ext. 6012 or (843) 235-6012 or Laura Hunnicutt, (800) 849-1931, ext .6027 or (843) 235-6027; E-mail, sculpture@brookgreen.org
