Understanding Sculpture Workshop 2018

The Northwest Stone Sculptors Association and Herbert George emjoyed beautiful Orcas Island for a workshop on Elements of Sculpture in April 2018. The two and a half day workshop will covered his book:  A Viewers Guide, The Elements of Sculpture, his perspective on the famous 20th-century artist Constantine Brancusi, the origins of modern abstract sculpture and a walking tour through San Juan Islands Sculpture Park.

Workshop Outline:
Friday evening: arrive on Orcas for a welcoming reception with drinks and appetizers at the Orcas home of sculptor Michael Yeaman

Saturday, April 7th: all day audio-visual workshop focusing on four topics:

• Constantine Brancusi and the difference between how things appear and how they are
• Understanding sculpture as revealed in George’s book the “Elements of Sculpture”
• The invention of Modern Sculpture; beginning with the early 20th century Russian Constructionists
• Sculpture in our landscape. What does Brancusi’s Targa Jui work in Romania tell us?

Sunday morning April 8th: travel to San Juan Islands Sculpture Park on San Juan island where George will lead a walking tour of this outstanding sculptural site utilizing his “Elements of Sculpture” insights.