Form Association
A group
of professional sculptors
sharing space and knowledge
and inspiration.
About Us
Form Association is an artist-run non-profit society with its mission to provide
affordable space and equipment for sculptors to develop their art practices and have the opportunity to showcase their work to the public.
Form Association also provides opportunities for the public to engage in sculpture through artist-led workshops.
Origins.
In 2008 a large industrial warehouse was leased with the dream of creating a unique art facility that specialized in stone sculpture. Located in East Vancouver, Studiostone was founded by Oliver Harwood, but quickly grew into a bustling community of new artists honing stone carving skills. Over the 14 years, hundreds of adults learned sculpture skills and an in-school program was developed to teach thousands of students each year. The legacy of this program continues through Studiostone Creative Inc. Unfortunately In 2020 the studio building was torn down for redevelopment into an office complex. Relocating nearby, the eight core artists started Form Association, a non-profit sculpture society with a mission to support sculptors and to promote sculpture to the local and international community,
Please take advantage of the unique workshops being offered by our talented team and drop by to see the range of amazing sculpture done in all materials and scale.
Our Work
Sorca Holmes
‘holding love’ Alabaster, mahogany
‘becoming visible” Alabaster, copper, marble‘
Mikal Shook
Mikal likes working in stone to create pieces that bring a smile or sense of connection to the natural world. She prefers the hand work allowed by softer stone, but has done work in marble as well. Stone is a great medium, partly because it allows time for new ideas to flow, so you never end up drawing from an empty well.
Veronica Aimone
Veronica is strongly attracted to the sensuality of materials, to understanding their personalities, to the surprises they reveal and how they challenge her creativity to delight while giving glimpses of our culture and daily lives.
Oliver Harwood
Delving into patterns and movements of the physical and invisible, Oliver mixes materials to create insightful designs layered with meaning. An endless pursuit of thought expression in physical form.
“Horizon” Belgium marble and stainless steel
“Thought landscape” wood, acrylic
Kim Cooper
Herb Walsh
D. Rubicon
Shaun McCord
What you can do!
Contact an Artist
Connect with an artist, purchase or commission an artwork
Visit Us
Come for a visit on First Saturdays and the November Eastside Culture Crawl event!
Take a Workshop
Take the opportunity to learn from highly experienced sculptors.
From weekend discoveries to full sculpture programs. No experience is needed for most courses.
Workshops
Upcoming Workshops
When you sign up - we will confirm space availability with you .
Clay and the Universe
A fascinating hands-on study of forms in nature! Have fun hand-building unique projects while learning about the incredible connections of patterns in plants, water, and our environment. In this unique workshop, using clay modelling and water science experiments, we will delve into the laws of nature while having great discussions and completing clay bowls.
Price: $160 Materials: $20
Instructor: Herb Walsh
Date: TBD
Time: 9:00 am to 12:30pm
Activity:
The first Saturday morning will be focused on understanding the water principles and making clay objects. In the second session, the clay will be leather hard so the focus will be on engraving. Each person will be able to complete multiple projects. A truly intriguing workshop.
Stone Discovery - Illuminated Weekend
Enjoy shaping translucent alabaster using an assortment of hand tools, creating you own “table light” that will be illuminated with LEDs. Complete the project on two weekend mornings in a fun group setting.
Price: $160 Materials: $20 +GST
Instructor: Oliver Harwood
Date: Fall 2024
Time: 9:00 am to 1 pm
Activity:
Working with a beautiful Spanish white / translucent alabaster, learn how to shape the stone with hand and some power tools. You will be able to engrave or colour your stone. Each participant will receive a LED light stand to incorporate within their stone project. Enjoy group discussions and seeing various projects evolve over the weekend.
Copper Bowl Imagination
Follow a step-by-step process to hammer out your own copper bowl. Day two, apply your newly learned skills to your own custom project.
Price: $160 Materials: $20
Instructor: Herb Walsh
Date: TBD
Time: 9:00 am to 12:30pm
Activity:
On Saturday morning you will learn age old techniques to hammer sheets of copper into a bowl. On Sunday morning you will be able to apply your knowledage to do an independant project involving copper, including soldering pieces together, forming, texturing, etc. Previous participants have made their own jewelry, functional object, and small bowls ...
Stone Carving - Level 1
A full introduction to stone sculpture, starting with a block of softer stone and learning 3D design, hand and power tool use, finishing and display techniques. No experience is needed.
Price: $350 Materials: $40
Instructor: Oliver Harwood
Date: F all 2024
Time: 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Sign Up
Activity:
Over eight weeks, students will learn every step of shaping stone into a finished sculpture. This is a great way to experience stone carving and a launching pad for harder stones like marble. With a max of 8 participants, there will be plenty of group and individual guidance. You will be able to develop your own design and take home a finished stone sculpture.
