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Sculpture

Shops & Resources

Students in the Sculpture and Fine Arts programs have access to MassArt’s Metal Shop, clay figure studio, plaster studio, woodshop, and majors studios.

The Metal Shop is a shared 3D facility in the Collins building, divided into four areas. In the Foundry, students cast molten bronze, aluminum, or copper into ceramic molds. The Forge area includes coal and gas forges for blacksmithing, bladesmithing, and advanced metalworking. The Welding area offers tables for layout and fabrication, a 2 ton overhead crane, and a 48” x 96” CNC Plasma Cutter. The Machining area incorporates a CNC mill and lathe.

Foundry

A group of people in protective gear, including helmets and face shields, stand around a table in an industrial workshop observing a metal casting process. One person is actively engaged with the molds on the table, showcasing essential techniques for Sculpture Shops.

Form to Fire class in the Foundry with Marjee Levine.

A group of workers wearing protective gear and helmets are gathered around a large, glowing furnace in an industrial setting. One person skillfully pours molten metal into a mold, shaping the beginnings of a sculpture, while others observe.

In an industrial environment, a metal casting setup with a ceramic crucible brimming with molten silver is supported by a sturdy metal frame. Surrounding it are various molds and casts labeled with names, like intriguing sculptures in the making—a testament to resourceful artistry.

A worker pours molten metal into a mold using a large, handled crucible in an industrial sculpture workshop. The mold sits on a metal table, bordered by other molds. Workers clad in protective gear bustle in the background, utilizing shared resources to craft their creations.

The Forge

A person wearing a dark jumpsuit works with metal tools in a cluttered workshop. The space resembles a 3D Fine Arts studio, filled with equipment like anvils, grinders, and hammers. The person is an MFA student focused on perfecting a metal piece resting on a wooden stump.

The forge area of the Metals Shop

Student using a metal hammer to shape metal on an anvil

Student uses a blow torch to heat up metal in the Forge Area of the Metal Shop

Welding

A student working with a blow torch in the Metal Shop

Studios

Sculptures lined up on a large built-in cabinet in a white classroom

Clay Figure Studio

Three people sit around a table in a cluttered workshop, deeply engaged in an art project. Surrounded by tools, materials, and even small sculptures, the walls are adorned with graffiti and art. The atmosphere is creative and informal, fostering a vibrant spirit of collaboration.

Two people immersed in crafting furniture in a woodworking shop. The person in the foreground meticulously measures wood amid a table cluttered with tools, while their partner, focused on design details in the background, creates harmony. Tools and wooden creations adorn the walls.

Woodshop

Located on the lower level of the Design and Media Center, MassArt’s Woodshop offers students from all areas of the College access to professional tools and equipment.

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A person wearing protective gear operates a tall furnace with bright flames shooting upwards. The scene is set outdoors in an urban area, with buildings visible in the background.

Iron Corps

MassArt’s Iron Corps is a student-run group dedicated to the art and practice of casting iron, a unique and rigorous process.

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