Workshop | Sculptural Storytelling Inspired by Louise Nevelson 2-Day

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Sculptural Storytelling: Assemblage Inspired by Louise Nevelson

Discover the expressive power of assemblage sculpture inspired by the iconic Louise Nevelson (1899–1988), known for her dramatic monochromatic wooden constructions. In this workshop, you’ll learn to transform found objects—beach treasures, street discoveries, cast-offs, and even forgotten items from your closet— not limited to 3D objects, the sky is the limit, into a compelling personal 3D narrative. (No makeup dates)

• Thursday, September 25 | 2pm - 4:30pm
• Friday, September 26 | 2pm - 4:30pm

What story will your sculpture tell? Whether it's about your family, career, memories, or dreams, this process offers a powerful and personal way to speak through materials.

We’ll explore sculptural techniques, including nailing, stapling, wire wrapping, threading, cold connections, chemical adhesives like Liquid Nails, and monochromatic painting. You’ll also consider structure: will your piece be a freestanding form or a wall-mounted relief? For wall reliefs, we'll emphasize the importance of the organizing box unit.

This workshop is designed as the beginning of your sculpture journey. Completion will depend on the complexity of your vision and the number of components you incorporate. All levels welcome.

Needed - The box for the wall relief is the most essential unit to organize all your pieces. This workshop is designed to help you start and finish a sculpture, depending on its intricacies.

Bring your treasures and found objects to begin constructing a story only you can tell.

Student Supplies:

A wooden or metal box with smaller boxes fitting into the larger one, or a frame with a backing

Found objects that represent your story for a wall relief.

Small container (water-based) of your favorite color and one can of spray paint sculpture.

Instructor Supplies:

Cold connections, wire, hot glue, hammers, nails, screws, screw drivers, tacks, liquid nails, various wood pieces.

Instructor Information:

Lisa MacNamara is a multidisciplinary artist passionate about exploring various materials to convey narratives that reveal the emotional and physical layers of the human experience. After a successful Decorative Artist career, she was driven to excel in the Fine Arts. MacNamara earned dual degrees in painting and sculpture from Arizona State University. She continued her studies with artists Lucian Christian and Enzo Marino in Civitella, Italy, and exhibited her work in the U.S. and Europe. She is the recipient of multiple academic and creative awards, including a full teaching assistantship to pursue her MFA in Interdisciplinary Studio Arts at Florida Atlantic University. With over a decade of teaching experience, she has worked with students from K–12 to adults, instructing in subjects ranging from drawing and 3D design to faux finishes. She is passionate about fostering creativity and believes that everyone has a unique story to tell through art. You will find her in her studio #7, currently working on a solo exhibition in January 2026 at the Coral Springs Museum.

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