Ravine Studio (photo by National Park Service)
Augustus Saint-Gaudens built the Ravine Studio in 1900 as a workshop for stone cutting, a job done by his assistants. He wanted to move the cutting process, which caused a lot of noise, away from the barn that he was using as his personal studio (the barn was located where the Little Studio sits today). The structure was expanded in 1907 to include a rectangular ell.
Today the Ravine Studio is used by the Sculptor-in-Residence for Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park. Each year a figurative sculptor is chosen from a pool of applicants to work at the park from June through October. Visitors are welcome to drop by on select days to speak with the artist and see what is being created, and this is a great way to learn about sculpting. In addition to interaction with visitors, the artist holds workshops throughout the season. See the National Park Service’s official Sculpture Workshops or the Sculptor-in-Residence web pages for a schedule of upcoming classes.
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Last updated on June 16, 2020
