Material Diaries: Sketch with Mini-Sculptures - May

Looking for a thoughtful way to capture ideas, memories, and moments? Material Diaries at Tri Arts Project in Castle Rock explores sculpture as a reflective practice rather than a finished product. This all levels workshop for ages sixteen and up meets over two Saturdays and invites you to work with three dimensional materials in an intuitive, personal way.

Instructor Aspen Crawford guides you through creating small, quick sculptural works using discarded and everyday materials. These pieces function as diary entries that record thought, memory, and action. The focus is on process, not perfection. Each sculpture becomes a starting point for future creative exploration. All core materials are included.

What You Will Learn in This 3D Creative Practice Workshop

This workshop uses sculpture as a tool for reflection, experimentation, and ongoing artistic development.

Sculpture as Sketching

Learn how to use small scale sculpture as a fast, responsive way to record ideas and experiences.

Working With Found Materials

Explore how everyday and discarded objects can become meaningful building blocks for creative work.

Creative Documentation

Develop a non traditional approach to journaling through tangible, three dimensional forms.

Inspiration for Future Projects

Use your completed diary pieces as reference points for larger works in sculpture, mixed media, or installation.

What Participants Should Bring

Please bring ten to fifteen small materials you would like to experiment with. These may include magazines, old books, paper, cardboard, buttons, beads, stamps, markers, or other found items. A phone or camera for documenting your work is also recommended.

Continue Exploring 3D Art at Tri Arts Project

Discover more process driven and sculptural classes in our 3D Art Classes at Tri Arts Project.