Be included in an encouraging, playful, stimulating class. Create out of a new sculpting material (aerated cement) that is easy to handle for beginners as well as accomplished sculptors. All levels are welcome.

Class times:

There are usually a variety of class times running. Some classes are open ended and welcome incoming students any time while others require a reserved space.
The cost is $200 for an 8 week period plus the cost of the 'stone', (around $25.) Classes held at Murphy's Studio, 1405 SE Stark, Portland, 97214.

When opening to one's own creativity, resistance can be pretty powerful. Fear of your creation not being 'good' art, is one of the loudest excuses not to create it. What better way to start off the new year than with a class that embraces the creative part of you? Risk creating it! Classes are taught in an unconventional style as Carole Murphy follows the student rather than having the student follow her. Murphy helps her students find their vision and put it into form.

Gift certificates available.



Carole's been teaching sculpture for the past 15 years, and her work has been seen in galleries and museums in the NW, SW and in the NE.

Small classes so that individual attention is always given. Workshops and classes are held in Murphy's Studio, 1405 SE Stark. Carole 503 235 7233

Regardless of whether you are a true beginner or a seasoned sculptor makes no difference. I highly recommend Carole Murphy's classes to anyone with the slightest interest in trying this sculptural medium. Carole not only has a flair for teaching that incorporates her artistic vision, but she also works closely with students to encourage them and help them bring their ideas to fruition. Because of her teaching approach and enthusiasm, the studio atmosphere is friendly and brimming with creativity. This fosters a true feeling of mutual support among all involved. Also, Carole's dedication to this work is guaranteed to rub off on everyone who participates. Don't miss this one. It's a great opportunity!

Carole Murphy, an Oregon sculptor, offers workshops in Figurative Sculpture through movement, dance and visualization exercises. By embracing the spirit within, we will bring to form that which has been unavailable to the conscious mind.

This all day workshop introduces you to or re-establishes your connection with your right brain and brings the creative spirit forward. The groups are guided by the principles that we all have the innate capacity to create; and creativity goes beyond the arts to include how we make choices and live our lives. By connecting to your creative wisdom, you will begin to find a doorway to further expression in the world you live in. As you integrate this experience, you will begin to find yourself awakening new levels of spontaneity, playfulness and joy.

You will learn to establish your own safe haven from which to allow the creative process to grow. Begin to move beyond the fear that prevents you from being and living all that you are. The workshop is designed to provide opportunities to go within for renewal, insight, and inspiration; communicate with your deepest self and to explore new ways of expressing oneself. Using the visual arts to access our intuitive wisdom and

Imagination, we will focus on expressing it through the physical form of sculpture. All are seen, heard, respected and valued. As a group, we are witnesses to each other's journeys, supporting and encouraging each other as we create an atmosphere that is caring, non-hierarchical, and non-judgmental. We respect and honor the images that emerge in body movement and in sculpture while opening the doors to the transformational process of art making and creative expression. As we begin to see our creative expression, access to a world where personal images can emerge from deep within.

If you are a painter, sculptor, artist of any sort or a person that longs to find the artistic side of him/herself, come join us as we celebrate the artist within. Through movement acting, visualization exercises, using music, mirrors and dance, the creative spirit within you is brought out to find form in sculpture. This workshop teaches a creative process that enables the expression of the spirit in physical form. Nourish yourself and rekindle your ability to play and create. Embrace the possibilities!! Carpe Deium

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