“Creativity lies in the unconscious mind” - Tom Bass

 
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Spotlight on: ‘skin’ - Jenny Pollak
Spotlight on: ‘skin’ - Jenny Pollak
The Learning Curve: Wax Workshop Journal with Arielle Morris
The Learning Curve: Wax Workshop Journal with Arielle Morris

From The Archive

We dive into the rich Tom Bass Studio archive to share rarely seen material.

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A Piece of History: Tom Bass’ Broadway Studio (Part 3)
A Piece of History: Tom Bass’ Broadway Studio (Part 3)

“It was always with a feeling of excitement that I would turn off the Broadway, busy with traffic, into a small laneway leading to the door of the Tom Bass Sculpture Studio. There was a repair shop for fridges and whitegoods on the ground floor and I seem to remember perhaps a jeweller or a goldsmith in the building as well…”

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A Piece of History: Tom Bass’ Broadway Studio (Part 2)
A Piece of History: Tom Bass’ Broadway Studio (Part 2)

“Here in this Studio I could make concrete my daydreams and hold my own against the roar and thunder of the city and the sadness and loss I was experiencing at that time. Tom’s teaching looked seriously at free play of imagination, contemplation and dreaming. There was no radio or noise apart from the soft sounds of students at work in this boundless silence, three floors up off Broadway…”

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A Piece of History: Tom Bass’ Broadway Studio (Part 1)
A Piece of History: Tom Bass’ Broadway Studio (Part 1)

“As you stepped into the light-filled entry way, you climbed up the square timber stairwell to the top floor and entered another world!  The tall windows lined the walls and streamed dust-light into the room, while the window pane shadows moved across the floor throughout the day…” 

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Be Inspired: Materials Under the Microscope – Sisal
Be Inspired: Materials Under the Microscope – Sisal
Be Inspired: Materials Under the Microscope - Marble
Be Inspired: Materials Under the Microscope - Marble
Be Inspired: Materials Under the Microscope - Plaster
Be Inspired: Materials Under the Microscope - Plaster

Be Inspired

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Teacher Profiles

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Spotlight on: ‘skin’ - Jenny Pollak
Spotlight on: ‘skin’ - Jenny Pollak

Clara Street Gallery invites you to our upcoming exhibition of sculpture and photography, 'skin' by Jenny Pollak. Please come along to meet Jenny and join us for the exhibition opening on Saturday 9 August, 2 - 4pm.

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Spotlight On: Tom Bass' 'The Herald Sculpture'
Spotlight On: Tom Bass' 'The Herald Sculpture'

In March 2025, members of the TBSSS Board were devastated to learn one of Tom Bass’ earliest civic sculptures had been destroyed in a catastrophic fire in October 2023. In light of this tragic loss, and an investigative article by art critic John McDonald, TBSSS uncovers the history of The Herald Sculpture…

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Spotlight On: A tale of Tom Bass’ Christopher Robin sculpture
Spotlight On: A tale of Tom Bass’ Christopher Robin sculpture

Having lived at the Sydney Children’s Hospital for the last 35 years, we collected the sculpture earlier this year with its chips and scratches, having seen a lot of use, appreciation and play in its life.

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Spotlight On: Recognising Recent TBSSS Teacher Achievements 
Spotlight On: Recognising Recent TBSSS Teacher Achievements 

It's been a busy couple of months for TBSSS teachers and guest teachers, whose work has been included in sculpture prizes and exhibitions. We thought we'd share news of recent achievements, as well as extend our congratulations.

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Spotlight On: New home for Tom Bass’ 1963 Sculpture ‘Fountain’ at Sydney Metro
Spotlight On: New home for Tom Bass’ 1963 Sculpture ‘Fountain’ at Sydney Metro

The opening of the Sydney Metro this month saw Tom Bass’ famous ‘Fountain’ sculpture wonderfully restored and reinstated at the new Martin Place Metro Station.

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Spotlight On: Donna Littlejohn, TBSSS alumni
Spotlight On: Donna Littlejohn, TBSSS alumni

Tom Bass Sculpture Studio School is celebrating 50 years! We will be sharing interviews with members of our community to mark this milestone. Today, TBSSS alumni Donna Littlejohn.

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Spotlight On: William Feez, TBSSS alumni
Spotlight On: William Feez, TBSSS alumni

Tom Bass Sculpture Studio School is celebrating 50 years! We will be sharing interviews with members of our community to mark this milestone. Today, TBSSS alumni William Feez

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Spotlight On: Brendan Toole, sculptor & current TBSSS student
Spotlight On: Brendan Toole, sculptor & current TBSSS student

Tom Bass Sculpture Studio School is celebrating 50 years! We will be sharing interviews with members of our community to mark this milestone. Today, sculptor & TBSSS alumni Brendan Toole.

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Spotlight On: Christine Crimmins, sculptor, TBSSS alumni & teacher
Spotlight On: Christine Crimmins, sculptor, TBSSS alumni & teacher

Tom Bass Sculpture Studio School is celebrating 50 years! We will be sharing interviews with members of our community to mark this milestone. Today, sculptor, TBSSS alumni & teacher Christine Crimmins.

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Spotlight On: Christophe Cornard, sculptor & current TBSSS student
Spotlight On: Christophe Cornard, sculptor & current TBSSS student

Tom Bass Sculpture Studio School is celebrating 50 years! We will be sharing interviews with members of our community to mark this milestone. Today, sculptor & TBSSS alumni Christophe Cornard.

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Spotlight On

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Student Profiles

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Sculpture Club Journal is run by the Tom Bass Sculpture Studio School.

This Journal is a place to come and explore all things sculpture. A place to find interesting links to podcasts and films, to be inspired by historical and contemporary artists, to see the work of TBSSS students, teachers and guest teachers. We’ll also be diving into our rich Studio archive to share images and stories. This is a place to share ideas and to come together as a community. We very much welcome comments, discussion and if you have a submission for a feature, we would love to hear from you!

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