Sherri Warner Hunter

Concrete's Not Hard

September 27 - October 2, 2026

Open to All Skill Levels

Special Topics, Sculpture, Concrete, Clay

Overview

Discover the surprising versatility of concrete as an expressive and plastic sculpting material in this hands-on workshop, perfect for both skilled concrete enthusiasts and curious novices. Students will explore a range of processes, including modeling, casting, and carving, to develop form and express personal content. This workshop will cover various mix designs for different techniques, including a GFRC concrete system for a lighter base over carved polystyrene and a fine sand mix for 'wet' carving. Students will also learn about non-welded metal armature structures in combination with EPS foam, and explore a variety of surface treatments, from direct modeling and texturing to integral and applied color. Students will come away from this workshop with several small samples and two finished sculptures, gaining a new appreciation for how flexible and expressive concrete can be as a fine art medium.

Course Fee : $760.00

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Scholarships & Material Fees

Need help covering workshop costs? Arrowmont offers financial aid opportunities to broaden access to our arts and craft programs. We believe a diverse community enriches the learning experience for all.

Material fees are not included in our national workshop costs, but are included with the cost of our winter short workshops. A material list with estimated costs will be emailed about 30 days before the national workshop begins.

TUITION & FEES

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Cost Breakdown

Registration Fee

$50.00

One Week Workshop Tuition

$760.00

Estimated Cost*
*Fees exclude housing and meal plans

$810.00

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Artist Bio

Sherri Warner Hunter

Sherri Warner Hunter is a full-time artist based in Bell Buckle, Tennessee, with a focus on sculpture and drawing. She holds an MA from Claremont Graduate University and a BFA from the Kansas City Art Institute. Hunter is an experienced educator who teaches workshops across the United States and internationally, and she is the author of two books on concrete, with a third currently in progress. Beyond her large-scale public artworks, she is known for facilitating community-built sculpture projects. Her installation at the Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital at Stanford was recognized as one of the CODAawards Top 100 in 2019.

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Explore the Sculpture Studio

Located on the second floor of the Turner Building, the Sculptural Studio is steps from our Library & Resource Center and next to the Sandra J. Blain Galleries. The flexible nature of this studio makes it ideal for multimedia and sculpture classes where different types of media are being used. Adjacent to the Metals Studio our enamel classes and cold work, glass techniques are often taught in this space, allowing for a free flow of tools and equipment between the two workshops.

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