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Contact:
gilbertebarrera
@gmail.com

11354 Vance Jackson
San Antonio, Texas
210 696-9813

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New developing courses updated each week
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NOTE:
COURSES are 4 weekends in one month;
WORKSHOPS are 1, 2 OR 3 days in one weekend.

PROGRAM

 

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Program

Sculptors Dominion Sculpture School shares the sculpture gardens of the Sculptors Dominion International "Sculptors Invitational"
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Above: left Pokey Park bronze turtle lifesize, center Ben Woitena monumental metal abstract, right Alexandra Marten colossal size fist.

MISSION
To motivate 3 dimensional creativity, to cause big sculpture appreciation and inter-cultural exchange, and to show professional presentations of sculpture demonstrations and exhibits; for all ages. Education events will take place on the grounds of the "Sculptors Dominon International" (SDI), (a non-profit educational 501c3), i.e., the Villa del Carmen Conservatory.

OMichaelPicPhoto shows main home on 'The Villa del Carmen' Conservatory. In front is Michelle O'Michael monumental metal sculpture 2004.

ABOUT US
SDI hosts over 50 sculptor in an annual Sculptors Invitational each April.The Villa del Carmen Conservatory is the venue for the exhibit. This year Sculptors Dominion has added the Sculpture School at the same venue. For the students benefit this provides about 100 big sculpture works as an "outdoor library" on 6 acres of Sculpture Garden. This serves as an educational resource or for mere visual appreciation and motivation. As you learn to sculpt you will have the convenient access of onsight research of other works by professionals from several states and countries. Our classes serve professionals, dedicated adult patrons, and gifted children. For additional educational resources, San Antonio boasts the McNay and San Antonio Museum of Art. Join us for a class.

CALENDAR
Summer: June and July
Fall: September and October
Winter: January and February
Spring: March and April

SEASONS, SESSIONS, HOURS
Sculptors Dominion Sculpture School (SDSS) offers sculpture classes during the year for each of 4 seasons. Courses run spring, summer, fall and winter. Each season is two months or two sessions, I and II. Classes last one month and range the 4 weekends. Most classes are one month only. Some class offerings are 2 or 3 day workshops, for that weekend only. Class hours are generally 4 hours from 10am to 2pm. Students may take a midway break for a half hour, bring their lunch, drive out for lunch, or use the on site grill to cook. Earphone music only. Reviewing the approximate 100 strong sculpture garden is encouraged during shorter breaks.

CLASS TRADITIONS
In general SDSS provides experiences in the lost arts of sculpture. Advanced students will recieve experiences in the even more rare art of big sculpture creation. Nationwide these sculpture course areas are underserved. Nationwide no College or University has an arts department with an empasis on sculpture, if they have a sculpture course at all. The U.S. public arts arenas are devoid of this European tradition of antiquity and public beauty. SDSS's educational programs will help serve these ends.

COURSE FOUNDATIONS
The focus of SDSS emphasises courses in the traditional materials of antiquity: stone, clay, wood, metals, and glass and including cement. Non-traditional materials of contemporary time will also be featured such as the many modern chemical resins. As well the sculptural processes of antiquity will be blended with the modern techniques of sculpture today, such as hand sculpting by hammer and chisel, wood carving by hand and knife to electric, air powered and gas powered sculpting tools and including the state of the art welding techniques.

COURSE VS. WORKSHOP
A course is generally one month, sometimes two months of 4 weekends each month. A workshop is a one, two or three day class over one weekend. One month classes are designed to be intense and comfortably efficient. Workshops are designed for the busy student who travels from out of town or the local student wishing a complete immersion.

SPECIAL PROGRAMS
SDSS schedules special events such as an annual members show, members gallery, symposiums, quarry and studio visits and sculpture discovery trips

REGISTRATION
Registration fee is twenty dollars plus the cost of the class. Students may register at any time of the year or up to two weeks in advance to secure a position in the class. All registration forms recieved before the start of the first class must be accompanied by a check with 50% of the class fee plus $20 registration fee. The check guarantees you are in the class, verbal or email commitments are not a guarantee where space is very limited. The remainder to be paid on the first day at the start of class. If a class closes a waitng list will be started only if accompanied by the registration form and 50% down. If a class does not make the minimum student limits or requirements all moneys will be returned less registration fee of $20. If the class has not closed then a student may come on the first day of class with registration form and 100% of class fee. If a registered student cancels two week in advance of the course all moneys will be returned less registration fee. If a class has made and been published as closed, thereby turning away student prospects and then if a registered student cancels less than two weeks in advance their moneys will be held until a new registration and fee takes its place. Moneys are used to pay instructor salaries and supplies so if no new registrant comes forth to make the limit minimum then the canceled student will forfeit 50% of the class fee and the registration fee.

DISCOUNTS
Two friends registering together at the same time will recieve a 10% discount. Members will recieve a 10% discount. Registering 2 months in advance (60 days) will recieve a 10% discount. Working assistant discount, limit one student per class will recieve a 50% discount. Teaching assistant will recieve a 50% discount. No discount eligibilities are combined.

BIOGRAPHIES
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MEMBERSHIPS
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2008

PREFACE


SDSS Instructors: Gilbert Barrera, Paul Flores, Prof. Amy Gerhauser, Prof.Tom Gingras, Luis Gonzales, Don Williams

CLASS AREAS Offered in: Stone, Wood, Steel, Bronze; Sculpting, Carving Welding and Casting

INDEX of Subject Areas
Stone Sculpture Figurative, Stone Sculpture Abstract, Steel Sculpture, Stone Polishing, Special Stone Tools, Wood Carving, Iron Forge Sculpture, Bronze Casting, Cast Iron, Glass Casting

FALL SESSION 2008
 OCTOBER

Now Registering; gilbertebarrera@gmail.com or 210 696-9813

 

I. Areas
STONE, WOOD AND WELDING SCULPTURES

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Welded Metal - B HAMRIC left; Granite - R THAYER right

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Course: SCULPTURE PLUS.

GILBERT BARRERA, Instructor. Contact: gilbertebarrera@gmail.com or call 210 696-9813

Process: choose one: Sculpt, carve, or model;
Subject: The Figure/ Organic Series/ Abstract. (See course areas below)
Tools: Basic Hand Tools only and 1 material provided
Material: - choose one: Limestone, Wood, Clay, Wax, Metal, Cement.
Begin: First Saturday of each Month
Cost: 200 dollars per month/ or per 16 hours.
[For Freestyle, do what you want, see our Open Course, below, 100 dollars per month/ 16 hours]
Days & Times: 4 Saturday classes, 10a - 2p = 16 hours.
Limit: 5 students minimum.
Level: intermediate to advanced.
All areas and materials meet at same period.
Possible Course Areas for Barrera Classes- Workshops & Classes
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INTRODUCTION TO STONE SCULPTURE
Jackson Kennett; Instructor
j.kennett16@yahoo.com

Objective: To learn the basic properties of limestone and to develop basic skills in utilizing the hammer, chisels and rifflers that assist the sculptor in rendering the stone to its desired shape.

Description: This course is designed for the beginner to novice sculptor. The teacher will describe different approaches and strategies with regard to subtractive sculpting; moreover, the teacher will discuss the basic properties of limestone and demonstrate the function of each chisel, rifflers and its effect on limestone. The student will then choose subject matter that consists of a basic shape such as a turtle, a snale, etc. and render this piece throughout the course of the class. Each student will be encouraged to work at his/her own pace. Lastly, the student will be instructed on how to achieve a final finish on the limestone piece through the utilization of various grades of sandpaper.

Schedule: Class will be for 4 Sundays from 10am to 2pm; [each month begins a new class].

Materials: Small stone $25; or bring a quarry cut stone.
Tools: Students will be required to purchase a basic set of chisels that also includes a hammer. These chisels can be purchased at the following website at a reasonable price: www.dickblick.com. The student wil then go to "sculpture" and choose "Stone Carving" to select the "Sculpture House Stone Sculpture Tool Set" and "Student Rifflers".

Fee: $200
 

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STONE POLISHING TOOLS AND METHODS

PAUL FLORES, Instructor
pflores239@aol.com; or 210 736-0658
Introduction to specialty tools and processes for POLISHING stone sculptures and bases. Methods of wet and dry approaches.
Select A or B
A. Intensive 2 day workshop. First Saturday and Sunday of the month, 9a - 3p; $175
B. 4 Saturdays class. 10a - 2p. $210
July, September, January, March classes forming.

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SPECIAL STONE CUTTING TOOLS

PHIL HOGGATT, Instructor
Introduction to diamond chainsaw for cutting stone, marble and granite.
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WELDED METALS

TOM GINGRAS, Instructor (Statement)(Bio)
Welding Arts 1
Beginning welding for sculptors.
OxyAcetelene, torch provided.
Buy: TIG welding gloves, clear safety glasses, welding glasses with #5 lens (if you wear corrective eye-wear welding goggles may be more appropriate), 8" channel lock pliers, a flint or electro-static striker, all-coton clothing (t-shirt, denim shirt, jeans NO EXCEPTIONS), canvass or leather high-topped shoes or boots, all-cotton cap or bandana, rods, steel.

Introduction to equipment, torch, flame, theory, practice welds.

You will learn - Essential Welding safety, regulator, tank, and torch set up, flame types and proper flame adjustment, the order of heating, heat control, weld joints and position welding, brazing and braze-welding, flame cutting, Cobra torch advantages, relief and free-standing sculpture techniques, finishing.

Saturday and Sunday, 10a to 2p.
400 dollars, Limit 4

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WOOD

LUIS GONZALES, Instructor
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Wood blank provided.
10a to 2p
Intermediate Skill Level
Class Limit 6
Required Tools: Your Carving knife, a basic gouge and hand safety supplies.
Luis will teach how to set a pattern on a blank wood. He will show carving holds and techniques. Luis will show how to sharpen and keep your blade edges.
Cost $150

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II. Areas
THE ANCIENT FIRE ARTS OF SCULPTURE
Forging and Casting
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FORGE picPhoto of Blacksmith Forge.

FORGED BLACKSMITH SCULPTURE

GILBERT BARRERA, Instructor
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Beginning Iron Forge Sculpture.
Hammer, Anvil, 1 Iron and Forge provided.
Equipment introduction, forge fire method, forge hammering and bending shapes


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BRONZE CAST SCULPTURE

Photos show professional bronzes SDI has exhibited.

Don Williams, Instructor
September - Saturday classes. 4 hours each. Noon to 4p.
See Required Syllabus and Policies 
$250 plus purchase of materials and safety supplies.
6 student limit.
Summary of Syllabus: Sculpt 2D wax base relief, engineer its pour system/ spruing/plumbing in a sand mold; then participate in pouring your own bronze sculpture. Finally learn to apply a patina.

Below: Williams and Villafranca at Fundraiser Demo Bronze Pour.
BronzePour     Bronze Pour 2

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cast iron pourPhoto of Cast Iron Pour to Sand Mold.

CAST IRON SCULPTURE

Amy Gerhauser, Professor

Iron Casting Workshop: Carve, Pour, Clean & Color

This 2-1/2 day weekend workshop introduces participants to the basic steps involved in making cast iron sculpture including direct-carving a sand mould, observing an iron pour using a traditional cupolette furnace, and cleaning and patinating the final sculpture.

No prior experience required, but skill with carving is helpful.

Iron Casting Supplies List


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email gilbertebarrera@mac.com asap to get this course offered for September!


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GLASS CAST SCULPTURE

Professor Jane Duryea and Amanda, Instructors

Sculpt your own 2D design in wax or direct in sand mold, learn to build a sand mold, participate in pouring your own glass sculpture.

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Area III.
Painting, Drawing and Photograpy of Sculpture
& Open Studio

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PAINTING, DRAWING, PHOTOGRAPHY
Self Involved, No Instructor
Work on your own level with your own equipment.
Over 100 Large scale sculptures as subjects on beautifully landscaped grounds, great painting subjects.
Saturdays 10a - 2p; or appointments for another day.
40 dollars per month. 4 [four] visits per month. 3 hours each visit. 12 hours total. Limit 4 students.
gilbertebarrera@gmail.com or 210 696-9813.
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OPEN STUDIO
Work at sculpture in a class period of your choice. No instruction. Choose any offered class period. Limit 4 hours and your own tools and supplies.
$40 per month.

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INDEX OF OTHER DEVELOPING COURSES

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STONES
Intro to Stone Sculpture with Hand Tools
Intro to Stone Sculputre with Power Tools
Stone Carving 3D
Stone Base Relief Carving 2D Figure
Stone Base Relief Carving 2D Still life
Alabaster and Soapstone Sculpture
Direct Abstract Concept Free Discovery in Stone
Stain Glass and Alabaster
FIGURE SCULPTURE Realistic & Impressionist
  -Heads/Portraits
  -Hands/Limbs
  -Torsos
  -Full Figure
  -Drapery
Architectual & Geometric Carving
Letters and Symbols Carving
Animals, Domestic and Wildlife Sculpture
Plant Forms Sculpture
Large Stone Sculpture
Granite Sculpture
Marble Sculpture

METALS
Welded Steel Intro
Welded Steel Compositions
Coppersmithing
Steel Sculpture
Bronze Casting
Blacksmith Sculpture Intro
Blacksmith Forging
Kinetic/ Mobile Sculpture

WOODS
Wood Carving by Knife
Wood Carving by Mallet & Chisels
Wood Carving by Chainsaw
Wood Carving by Power Tools Air and Electric
Sharpening Edges of Knives and Chisels

MOLDS
Mold Making Introduction
Rubber/Plaster Mold Making
Sand Mold Making

CASTINGS
2D Sculpture, Mold and Bronze Casting
2D Sculpture, Mold and Glass Casting
2D Sculpture, Mold and Iron Casting
2D Sculpture, Plaster Mold and Plaster Casting

BASES & PEDASTALS

INDEPENDENT OPEN CLASS STUDIO

CLAY / WAX
Clay/Wax Figure
Clay/Wax Head
Clay/Wax Life Model

GLASS
Glass Casting

CEMENT
Cement Sculpture Intro
Cement/Concrete Casting

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Instructors needed for:

STONE: Limestone, Alabaster, Marble, Granite - in the following Sculpting/ Carving courses.
WOOD: Basswood, Oak, Mesquite - and in the following Carving / Sculpting courses
METALS: Steel/Iron, Aluminum, Stainless, Copper, Bronze, Tin - in welding, forging and construction and casting.
GLASS: Slumping, Blowing, Fusing, Shaping, Stain Glass Composition, Neon.
CERAMIC: Terracotta,
CLAY/ WAX: Plasteline, carving, modeling, mold making
CEMENT: , pouring, modeling, mold making, Ferro-cement, concrete.
PLASTER: sculpting, carving, modeling, moldmaking
RESINS
CASTING

Instructors are asked to apply the above materials and processes to the following course areas and specify by hand, or power tool and list student supplies needed.