Art Lab

Each month (September - April), participants will be introduced to one of the Museum’s exhibitions in a fun and interactive way. ArtLabs are led by professional artists and art educators who will engage participants of all ages and skills in their own unique experience relating to an exhibition on display in the Museum.

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Saturday, October 8, 2022

CASTING WITH PAUL PETERSON

Lab starts at 10:30am
Free for Members, $5 per Non-Member

Pre-registration is required.

Join instructor Paul Peterson as he reflects on his experience working in a metal foundry casting sculptures for artists and clients alike. Participants will learn about the process that was used to create the bronze Rodin sculptures on display now in our Rodin exhibition as well as have a chance to delve into their own casting with clay and plaster.

About the instructor:

Paul Peterson - BFA, Sculpture, Ringling College of Art and Design

Growing up, I always liked tinkering around and building weird stuff including my first car and skateboards with windsurfing sails. After a skull fracture at the age of 11, which kept me from becoming a pilot for the Air Force, I decided that I would try to hone my artistic skills. I earned a BFA in Sculpture from Ringling College of Art and Design and worked at the American Bronze Foundry in Sanford before moving to Lakeland 20 years ago. I have been teaching in the school system and at the Polk Museum of Art at Florida Southern College ever since, teaching last 20 years at Southwest Middle School. During the last 8 years, I have expanded programs engaging my students in relevant applications for the math, science, and art.