TOM BASS SCULPTURE SCHOOL

After over a 60 year career as a public sculptor, in mid 1973, Tom Bass founded his independent sculpture school to teach the fundamentals of sculpture. It was in a loft overlooking Broadway in Sydney NSW, converted from a derelict top floor which had been vacant for at least 10 years.

The “studio-school” context enabled the master-apprentice relationship with students, a tradition given to Tom Bass by his own teacher, Antonio Dattilo-Rubbo (1870-1955), who was taught by the famous Parisian “Académie Julian” est. 1868 founded by Rodolphe Julian (  -1907), and continues to be passed onto future generations.

We continue to develop a range of innovative and challenging programs which fulfill our core values of;

• the traditions of sculpture;
• the promotion of public sculpture and
• being a viable part of the community.

Opening hours: Wed - Sun 10am - 5pm