Figurative Sculpture Class (addendum)

The Introduction to Figurative Sculpting class that I hosted at Mushroom Works art studio wrapped this week after six weeks of two-hour sessions.

The class went well and our model Chris enjoyed the sessions as much as the students. The first week we spent the time familiarising ourselves with the tools and materials. Each student made a facial feature, at life size.

During the second week we made an 18 inch armature based on the below image.  

Over the following four sessions we sculpted upon this armature, from a life model. The results from only 8 hours study time (including coffee breaks), and for an introductory lesson were impressive.

 The course will begin again in the new year, details will be announced soon.

An Introduction to Figurative Sculpture

I'm tutoring a course at The Mushroom Works Studio...

An Introduction to Figurative Sculpture

9th September - 14th October 2010, Thursday nights 6-8pm

COURSE OUTLINE

An introduction to figurative sculpting is a fully tutored weekly class, which will take you through the basics of sculpting from a life model. Starting right at the beginning this six week course is ideal for those with little or no experience of sculpting from life. The course is lead by a professional sculptor (Me!) and each week you will receive a handout of notes to accompany the lesson.

WEEK ONE

Introduction to wax, tools & equipment required 
Taster sculpt: Nose / Lips / Ear / Eye

WEEK TWO

Armature construction. Setting up base and armature. Scale.

WEEK THREE

The model. Choosing a pose.
Blocking in the pose. Proportion and gesture. Balance. Gravity.

WEEK FOUR & FIVE

The sculpt - building up and refining.
Anatomy. Shape vs Form vs Detail. Landmarks. Muscles.

WEEK SIX

Finishing off/detailing. What next? Notes on Moulding & Casting.

 

Price: £65 for the six week course.

All Materials Supplied.

Class sizes are limited for this course, so please book quick to avoid disappointment

to book please email nick@mushroomworks.com or telephone 0191 224 4011

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