Design and carve your own soap sculpture in this 90-minute workshop led by professional stone sculptor Jyl Bonaguro. Held in the Atrium of Workshop 4200, adjacent to the Factotum Coffee Shop, this unique class combines artistic instruction with an engaging, creative environment.
Using carving techniques similar to stone sculpting but with significantly less physical strain, you will explore blocking, detailing, and finishing methods as you create a distinctive sculptural masterpiece. No prior experience is necessary to participate; the course is designed for artists of all backgrounds and skill levels aged 8 and older. All materials are provided, allowing you to focus entirely on the creative process and learning from an accomplished instructor.
About Workshop 4200:
Since 2015, Workshop 4200 has served as a vibrant creative hub supporting makers, builders, artists, teachers, performers, designers, engineers, and innovators. Jyl Bonaguro has maintained her professional sculpture studio at this location since 2016, creating marble, limestone, and mixed media works featuring wings and the human figure. Her sculptures have been featured in prestigious publications, including CS Modern Luxury Interiors, Chicago Tribune, Chicago Reader, Newcity Art, and Sheridan Road, and are held in private art collections throughout the United States.
About the Instructor:
Jyl Bonaguro is a Chicago-based sculptor and playwright whose artistic practice spans traditional and contemporary sculptural media. Her work has gained recognition in regional and national art circles, and she brings extensive professional experience to her teaching practice.