Schola Artis Pro Vobis

Sculpture Workshop

Sculpture Casting Workshop

  • Cast a self-portrait relief in plaster gauze
  • Consider various types of finishes
  • Observe multiplicity, rhythm & repetition in art
  • Model one or more small clay forms for mold shapes
  • Fabricate one or more reusable molds in different materials
  • Make mother-molds for the reusable molds
  • Cast mold forms in various materials
  • Display of repetitive forms

Tenured Teacher

Sandra WASCHER

An exploratory course in the art of casting and mold-making. Learn to cast a relief of your face, torso, feet or hands in plaster gauze with various finishes to create a memorable self-portrait. Fabricate one or more reusable molds in latex rubber, silicone, and polyurethane rubber with mother-molds. Experiment with various materials to cast your forms from the fabricated molds. Assemble cast forms into a cohesive sculpture or a repetitive compositional design. Materials will be supplied. Take home all artwork made.

This is a wonderful opportunity to create art in a beautiful setting with gorgeous views, delicious cuisine, accommodating lodging and enjoy the magical atmosphere that is truly special of the Umbria region of Italy.

Course taught in English.

Exhibitions

  • 2022 Insight, Grossmont College
  • 2021 Campus Creatives, California Center for the Arts, Escondido
  • 2020 Campus Creatives, California Center for the Arts, Escondido
  • 2019 Mesa College Faculty Exhibition
  • 2019 Grossmont College Faculty Exhibition
  • 2018 Campus Creatives, California Center for the Arts, Escondido Campus Creatives, lecture & panel discussion – California Center for the Arts
  • 2016 Working: Grossmont & Cuyamaca Art Faculty Exhibition, Grossmont College
  • 2015 Faculty Exhibition, Southwestern College
  • 2015 Faculty Exhibition, Grossmont College
  • 2014 Faculty Exhibition, San Diego Mesa College
  • 2013 [COLLIDE] ART SD2013, Balboa Park Activity Center
  • 2012 Art Faculty Exhibition, Grossmont College
    The Politics of Art in conjunction with A Hammer, A Bell and a Song to Sing: Music of Pete Seeger, San Diego Repertory Theatre Lobby at the Lyceum, Horton Plaza
  • 2011 Faculty Plus One, San Diego Mesa College
    Looking Back, Moving Forward Faculty Exhibition, Southwestern College
  • 2010 Art About War – Brokers Building Gallery, San Diego
    Faculty Exhibition 2010, San Diego Mesa College
  • 2009 Hit: Biennial Art Faculty Exhibit, Southwestern College
    Art Faculty Exhibition, Grossmont College
    VII: Uncovering Sin in Everyday Life, An Open House Art Show, San Diego
  • 2008 Hyde Art Gallery Faculty Exhibition, Grossmont College
    The Faculty Factor, San Diego Mesa College
  • 2007 Art Faculty Exhibition, Grossmont College
  • 2006 Hyde Gallery Art Faculty Exhibition, Grossmont College
    Pathologies in Nature – Art on Loan – Learning Resource Center, San Diego Mesa College

Exhibitions

  • 2005 Art Faculty Exhibition, Grossmont College
    Faculty Exhibition, San Diego Mesa College
    Artist Lecture series – San Diego Mesa College
  • 2002 Table of Content, San Diego Mesa College
  • 2000 Faustian Bargains, San Diego State University
  • 1999 Defense from a Vulnerable Position, San Diego State University
  • 1999 Sunspot Laboratory Show, California State University, Los Angeles
    Reinventing the Bra, San Diego State University
  • 1998 Water Reclamation Project, San Diego
  • 1997 Un Aprés Midi de Croquet, Site Specific Installation, San Diego
    Oklahoma City Memorial Design Competition, Oklahoma City Memorial, Oklahoma City
  • 1994 California Collegiate Ceramic Competition – First Place Award by juried selection, Riverside College
    Tiles & Tables, Rancho Santiago College, Santa Ana
    C’est La Vie, University of California, Santa Cruz
  • 1993 Open Studio, University of California, Santa Cruz
  • 1992 Open Studio, University of California, Santa Cruz
    About Art, San Diego Mesa College

Education 

  • 2000 San Diego State University – MA emphasis in sculpture
  • 1995 San Diego Mesa College – AA with honors in liberal arts
  • 1994 University of California, Santa Cruz – BA emphasis in ceramics

 

Teaching Experience

LECTURER OF ART – CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, SAN MARCOS

Introduction to Art, Media and Design, Introduction to Sculpture, Sculpture II and Installation Art. (2006-present).

ADJUNCT PROFESSOR OF ART – SAN DIEGO MESA COLLEGE

Design I and Art Orientation. Past assignments in Art History – Introduction to Modern Art with a Women’s Studies emphasis, Contemporary Art since 1940, Drawing I and II. Designed, proposed and taught twice Honors Art Orientation: Art in the Public Landscape. Co-taught a second level Gallery/Exhibition class with off-campus student exhibition. Capable of instruction in Ceramics and Three-Dimensional Design. (2001-present)

ADJUNCT PROFESSOR OF ART – GROSSMONT-CUYAMACA COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Art Appreciation courses with several off-campus field trips. (2005-present)

Sculpture Workshop

Calendar 2024

Sculpture Casting Workshop

TUTOR Sandra WASCHER
2600
  • Hotel Umbra
  • min 5 max 10 pax
  • JUNE 15/22 2024
  • JUNE 22/29 2024

pROGRAM

  • Arrive on Saturday afternoon, room check-in from 3pm-6pm.
  • Sunday in the morning brief introduction of the course and time to visit and appreciate the location.
  • Monday-Friday, five half days of creative arts immersion and delicious food.
  • Departure on Saturday after breakfast, check-out is before noon.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

  • 7 nights full board in exclusive deluxe accomodation
  • 5 half days of painting & inspiration, Monday through Friday (4 hours in the morning)
  • 6 light lunches and 7 gourmets dinners (minimum 2 courses, with water and wine), made with fresh local ingredients
  • Breakfast each morning with fresh croissants, fruits & yogurt.
  • Instruction and all materials and supplies are furnished for five half days of painting.
  • When you are not painting or you are on your own for sightseeing. You may consider renting a car, or getting together with other workshop attendees and book nearby tours to Gubbio, Perugia, Spello or other surrounding areas , the Schola Artis can help you to organize it .
Please note: All extras such alcholic drinks or other services non included in the above list is due for direct payement at the front desk before the check-out. Not Included in Tuition: Airfare, Insurances, transportation to and from Hotel UMBRA, field trips, outdoor painting, excursion fees, liquor, laundry, and meals outside the hotel.

Guests partecipating

2600
  • Shared double room with en-suite bath
  • All-Inclusive

Guests partecipating

2900
  • Private room with en-suite bath
  • All-Inclusive

Guests non partecipating

1000
  • Shared double room with en-suite bath
  • 6 light lunches and 7 dinners