Sculpture
This class will explore the process of sculpting a realistic animal portrait by utilizing reference photos. Reference photos are the responsibility of each student, either a pet or perspective animal image. The instuctor will offer an approach to animal portraiture that focuses on anatomical structure, proportion, and capturing the individuality…
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During this class, students will learn how to create functional hand-built vessels that feature your favorite furry friends! Techniques that will be explored include building with slabs, additive relief methods, and subtractive carving methods. Surfacing principles that will be discussed include functional vs. decorative surfaces, the importance of transparency/opacity, best…
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This class will delve into the realm of handbuilt vessels, with an emphasis on coil, slab, and surface decoration. We will build conventional forms (amphoras, moon jars, bottles) on a large scale. Decorative planters, mugs, and platters will also be covered. Students will build a personal visual vocabulary to develop…
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Learn the basics of Handuilding in this 2 hour ceramics crash course. Each student will create a unique Face Jug or Vase from just a slab of clay! By carving, sculpting, attaching and smoothing, these comical heads will come to life. No prior experience necessary and all tools and materials…
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The clay is your oyster! In this introductory Handbuilding class, students will embrace taking risks as they bring imagination and whimsy to everyday objects such as mugs, baskets, plates, and more! Coil, slab, and pinch methods will be covered, as well as decorative surface techniques. No handbuilding experience necessary.
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Recycle and reimagine old, discarded junk into a one-of-a-kind piece of art. Using found objects, old jewelry, odd bits of paper, fabric, feathers, and things you might find in a kitchen junk drawer, you will create a layered college or fantasy mask. No experience necessary, just bring your imagination. Closed…
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This class will focus on Handbuilding with an emphasis on coil building and surface decoration. The students will explore building on a larger “monumental” scale, and develop their own visual narratives in clay. Each student will learn how to embellish the surface of their sculptures with colored slips, underglazes, sgraffito,…
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