About the Geisler-Moroder Woodcarving School and certification
Between 1999 and 2004, Bryan attended the Geisler-Moroder Woodcarving School in Austria.
In 2004, Bryan became certified as a wood and stone sculptor upon passing an eight hour
examination.
During 2013 and 2014 Bryan took master examination preparation courses at the Geisler Moroder Woodcarving School.
In 2015 Bryan passed the rigorous master sculptor's examination, earning him the title Master Sculptor. This certified title is honored throughout Europe..
Bryan carving in Austria
Locally, Bryan has taken a number of courses on drawing and painting human figures, portraits, animals and still-life. In addition to the marble carving courses taken during Bryan's apprenticeship in Austria, Bryan has also taken a course on stone carving in Milwaukee (MIAD). Bryan spent four weeks carving marble along with other international sculptors in the summer of 2011 in Carrara, Italy. Bryan regularly attends open figure drawing sessions at local colleges.