Presented by
David Varnau
1 M, 6/8/2026 - 6/8/2026
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Location:
Maltby Building (opens in new tab), 109
7020 196th St SW Lynnwood, WA 98036
Fee:
$30.00
Concurrent with "Nordic Children’s Literature: Tove Jansson & Astrid Lindgren"
Public sculpture adds visual interest and allows pedestrians, in particular, to develop a relationship with it. Throughout the world, outdoor sculpture is often the centerpiece of public squares and piazzas. It gives the space personality and creates a sense of place. In this course, you'll learn a brief history of Western figurative sculpture in public spaces, followed by the instructor's own experiences in various locales in the Pacific Northwest, including in the City of Edmonds, where his public art is well represented. He will discuss the benefits to the community as well as the challenges of creating commissions that satisfy the decision-makers' requirements without sacrificing the artist's creativity and originality. He will bring an example of his work to class for discussion.