Working directly from a live model and using a step by step approach, students can choose to sculpt the full figure, torso, or portrait bust.
This workshop will introduce students to the process and techniques of figurative sculpture. Students will sculpt from a live model over a 5 day period, 40 hours, with an emphasis on gesture, volume, proportions, anatomy, and model likeness. Each student will complete one 24-inch figure in water based clay. The concepts of the golden section and dynamic symmetry will be introduced, along with historical design elements and the discovery of anatomical rhythms.
Throughout this workshop, students will be guided by instructor led demonstrations and individual and group critiques, which integrate authentic ancient Greek and 19th-century figurative sculpture principles. Complementing the class, are discussions about the phenomenological approach to observing figures through clay.
The sculpture will be created in water-based.
Emphasis will be on understanding proportion, gesture, anatomy, and clay modeling. Each student will receive quality instruction with a special attention to maximizing individual potential.
The teaching method will include, sculpting demonstrations, individual instruction, and group discussions.
Each step will be demonstrated and guided throughout the class. The small class structure will enable more one on one attention to students.
Materials List:
- PA White Earthenware Clay 27.6lb (1 box)
- 24 inch Figure Armature - base, piping and wire
- HB Pencil
- Calipers
- Plumb Bob (homemade works great)
- Measuring Tape
- Wire Cutters
- Small compact mirror
- (2) C Clamps (6 inches)
- Long Ribbon Rake Tool
- Small Ribbon Rake Tool
- Large Flat Hard Wood Tool
- Small Flat Modeling Tool
You may bring your own or all items may also be purchased on site. Model fee is included.
