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All Levels Welcome
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385 Flex Space
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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 toed shoes Required Email Carolyn@lighthousearts.org with any questions.
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All Levels Welcome
Location:
395 Seabrook Road - Studio E
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Students will cover basic anatomy of the head, body and anatomical proportions by observing a live model. We will cover issues related to design and mounting of the sculpture. We will also study different ways of modeling the individual parts such as the hands and feet nose, lips, ears and eyes. Certain surface finishing techniques will also be covered. The class will cover how to hollow the sculpture to get it ready for firing. 25 lbs of clay included and one firing.
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Intermediate to Advanced
Location:
395 Seabrook Road - Studio E
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This workshop is designed for more advanced students who are interest or curious about casting their sculptures in bronze. Using a live model, the students will sculpt a full figure sculpture in a standing position using plasteline oil-based clay. This clay does not dry or shrink, thereby preventing cracking when used on a metal armature, enabling the sculptor to create thin body parts such as arms, legs, hands and fingers as well as flowing open poses.
Beyond the Workshop: Since the sculpture cannot be fired this piece will need to be taken to a foundry so that molds can be made and used to make a lost wax casting. The instructor will consider organizing a day trip to the foundry for those who are interested. The fee for this will be separate from the workshop. The costs of the foundry work as well as the supervision of the work therein, will be the responsibility of each student.
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All Levels Welcome
Location:
395 Seabrook Road - Studio F
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Learn how to create a sculptural form influenced by Louise Nevelson ( 1899-1988) Nevelson is known for her monochromatic wood assemblages, find treasures on the street, at the beach, in the garbage and yes, even in your closets! What kind of sculpture can you create from your treasures? This style of sculpting is a great narrative piece of your family, children, career etc., it’s your story to tell in a 3D genre. Techniques will include nailing, stapling, wire wrapping, threading, chemical bonding, liquid nails, cold connections and painting. The box for the wall relief is the most important unit to organize all your pieces. This workshop is designed to start and finish a sculpture, depending on intricacies
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All Levels Welcome
Location:
395 Seabrook Road - Studio F
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In this hands on 3-Day Workshop, learn to create portrait sculptures that capture more than a face—they reveal a soul. In this immersive weekend intensive, you’ll master Chris Riccardo’s proven approach to sculpture with character through caricature. Discover how strategic observation and fearless distortion combine to create portraits that are more truthful than realism alone could ever be.
This isn’t about copying faces. It’s about interpreting personality, amplifying essence, and sculpting with confidence and artistic courage.
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All Levels - Some Experience Preferred
Location:
395 Seabrook Road - Studio F
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Join Jen for a lively two-day workshop that turns simple slabs into dynamic, dimensional pots. Through engaging demos, Jen will share her favorite ways to build texture with handmade stamps, inflate and alter slabs, and transform quick clay sketches into dependable templates.
You’ll also get a short hands-on session to play with Jen’s Pottery Patterns (template sets) and try out key techniques like darting – without the pressure to make finished work.
Whether you’re a handbuilder or thrower, you’ll head home with fresh ideas, practical tools, and a renewed excitement to explore what’s possible with clay.
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February 24th-25th 1pm-4pm
April 14th-15th 1pm-4pm,
Level:
All Levels Welcome
Location:
395 Seabrook Road - Studio F
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In this fun hands-on, 2-day workshop, students will create whimsical fairy houses. First, with instructor and individual guidance using handbuilding techniques like slab construction and decorative attachments, each student will complete a unique fairy house of their own. On the second day, the group will bring their creations to life by painting them with underglaze. Clay, underglaze and most studio tools will be provided.
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Level:
All Levels Welcome
Location:
395 Seabrook Road - Studio F
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In just 2 hours, students will design and construct a custom mug/stein using slab techniques. Each student will learning how to shape a cylinder and attach key elements like a handle and base. After the main construction is complete students are able and highly encourage to bring their unique style to the surface decoration. Ultimately, make a fun mug/stein you are proud of and look forward to using. All materials are provided.