Instructor: Justin Perlman
Monday - Thursday
June 30 - July 3
9am - 1pm
4 sessions

Led by sculptor, Justin Perlman This 4 day class is for anyone interested in the ancient and wonderful art of stone carving. Students will be introduced to this mediums tools and techniques through discussion, demonstration, and guided instruction on their own moderate piece of stone included with the registration fee. Instruction will center around three dimensional carving skills, and the process of bringing a sculpture to life in a block of stone. They will learn the use of traditional hand chisels, as well as learn about contemporary methods of cutting and polishing stone. They will also have the opportunity to continue working on their stones in a workshop period after each class.

It is recommended that participants wear boots, leather garden or work gloves.

Justin Perlman is a sculptor and fine artist living in Bethlehem, CT. The pursuit of various artistic processes has taken Justin on diverse roads as exemplified in his work, which exists in private and public collections around the globe. From studies in anthropology at Hampshire College he journeyed to focus on sculpture at the Art Students League of NY. From there he moved to Pietrasanta, Italy so that he may work with master sculptors and artisans of marble carving. Seeking deeper knowledge in sculptural processes, Justin returned to the USA as an apprentice and master chaser at a bronze foundry where he trained in all facets of fine art bronze casting. In 2004, Justin moved to Connecticut where he continues to create works of art for exhibition, as well as private and public commissions. Justin is teaching sculpture, metal work, and bronze casting at the Silvermine Art Center in New Canaan, CT. He is also the co-artistic director of Sova Dance and Puppet Theater, and President of the New England Sculptors Association

www.jpsculpture.com