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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.

May 21-25 'Sculptors’ Boot Camp with Jim Licaretz'  $650 plus material and model fees (Mon-Fri) There are many technical aspects to sculpture that are never taught such as finding the correct material and tools for a specific application. The concept of this unique workshop is to give participants a way of realizing form using anatomical landmarks, measurements, and overall structural observations and methods to create portraits and figures. A half-life-size portrait and a 1/4-size figure will be modeled in plastilene using these concepts. The emphasis will be on giving participants a system that can be utilized to create any size figure or portrait. Additionally, a day will be devoted to the basics of mold-making and casting, as well as a Powerpoint overview of a few 3-D modeling programs.

Jim Licaretz attended the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts as a sculpture major and has been making two- and three-dimensional objects ever since. His professional career includes staff positions at the Franklin Mint and Franklin Porcelain as well as several years as a master sculptor at Mattel Toys. He has produced collectibles as well as toys for most of the companies that produce either product. Jim Licaretz was a sculptor engraver at the United States Mint in Philadelphia in the late 1980s and returned to that position in 2006. He is a Fellow of the National Sculpture Society and a former president of the American Medallic Sculpture Association, having been a member since 1987. He sees medallic sculpture as a contemporary vehicle for personal statements. Licaretz lives and works in Philadelphia.

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