Paper Mache Sculpture

Adult Class | Available

All levels welcome. Profesor habla Espanol.

4/9/2024-5/21/2024

5:30 PM-8:30 PM EDT on Tue

$265.00

$240.00

$30.00

Join us for this class, in which we will dive into the art of paper mâché. Students will learn the cartapesta technique and work on creating a medium-sized animal sculpture.

What you will learn:
1. Design an animal
2. Achieve a paper mâché covered volume
3. Use acrylic colors and brushes to give a finish

Please note the at the length of this class was changed from 8 to 7 sessions: All students have received refunds accordingly and there will be a make-up session on Friday May 3 from 5-8 pm

  • • Pliers
    • Wire
    • Masking tape
    • Sand paper

Mauricio studied art at the Universidad Nacional de Colombia. He has been highly influenced by the Mexican Surrealism movement and uses this point of reference to create large Papier-mâché sculptures that commingle craft skills with academics art practices. With 20 years of experience of working in this medium, he currently teaches various Papier-mâché workshop throughout the Philadelphia and New York City areas and participates in local craft fairs in both regions.