In this workshop, students will learn techniques for sculpting with wood and how to talk about their work poetically and effectively. Through experiential exercises, students will learn how to imbue narratives into their work while expanding their spoken and visual vocabulary. This hands-on workshop will introduce students to sculpting techniques using hand tools, power tools, and woodworking machinery. The class is designed to help students get rid of any fear or tension in the woodshop, and develop a safe expressive relationship to woodworking.

Raul De Lara (he/him) is a sculptor based in New York City. His work explores the emotive and storytelling qualities of materials.

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