Sculpture Modelling Workshops

Create your own sculpture in bronze

Designed and run in-house, Meridian Sculpture is proud to offer a course that integrates the craftsmanship of the nation’s first fine art foundry with a flexible and creative workshop experience.

Our hands-on, short course in sculpture modelling is a truly unique opportunity to learn or refine your skills with the option to have your work cast in bronze. Open to all skill levels and creative backgrounds, the small-group course is run by our head sculptor, Darien Pullen, an artist and educator with over 40 years of experience.

Students will be guided through a tour of our Fitzroy foundry and learn about the craft and processes involved in lost-wax casting; before being taught a range of wax modelling techniques and sculpting their own unique piece. Students also have the option of including bronze casting to their workshop, where they will have the piece finished and coloured with a patina of their choosing, then kept forever!

  • No previous experience is required! Even if you have never worked with your hands you will be able to participate and get a lot out of the course.

  • The workshops are held at our foundry which is located at 8 Spring St in Fitzroy, Melbourne.

    We are close to many public transport options including the 11 and 96 trams.

    Please note that the workshops are held on the second floor which is currently only accessible via two sets of stairs.

  • Without bronze is the wax modelling class only.

    With bronze includes the casting and finishing of your work at a reduce workshop rate.

  • The workshops are held over two sessions. Usually, this will be on the weekend, each day from 2 pm until 5 pm.

    The first session includes a detailed tour of the foundry so it is important to arrive on time!

  • You can purchase a standard gift voucher from the shop.

    Alternatively, if you want to book a specific workshop date as a gift you can do so and request a gift voucher in the notes section at check out.

  • Yes! While we do not offer Afterpay or Zippay we are able to split payments.

    Please email our team at info@meridiansculpture.com and they can assist you with a payment plan.

  • Yes! If you are a student or concession card holder we offer a 10% discount. Please email us to redeem.

    The workshop with bronze casting also is great value for money as it includes a bronze casting at a reduced rate.

  • Check out our sculpt-at-home kits instead. We ship all around Australia and you get exclusive digital access to 6 videos to help guide you through the process, as well as all the tools to get you started.

Student work

  • Shaun Wison

    Shaun Wison

  • Timothea Jewell

  • Emma Mitchell

  • Jo Marchese

  • Eleanor Louise Butt

  • Millie Savage

  • Steve Glover

Client Testimonials

  • “Even before the workshop began the team at Meridian were engaging and perceptive. Darien is a gem, a wealth of knowledge and a pleasure to learn from. We look forward to exploring our sculpture practice more with them in the future.”

    Lump Sculpture Studio

  • "Excellent workshop led by world class professional sculptor. Comprehensive, patient instruction and assistance with achieving each participant's aims. A wonderful relaxed creative space! A choice of patinas: the finished product blew me away!"

    Sarah Spargo, Workshop Student

  • "Thank you Meridian for for an enlightening workshop, I learned so many practical skills and felt welcome in the space. Highly recommended to anyone and any skill level."

    Eleanor Louise Butt, Artist