Figure Sculpture

Adult Class | Available

All levels welcome, recommended for beginners.

4/2/2024-5/21/2024

6:30 PM-9:30 PM EDT on Tue

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$265.00

$240.00

$20.00

$62.00

$40.00

We will be modeling clay figures from a live model. All poses will be standing. There will be six successive poses: three one week poses, two two week poses, and one three week pose. You will need an armature to do a standing figure. If you wish to keep work that is done on an armature you will need to cast it (cannot be fired). If you wish to work with torsos you may use a board with a pole, and fire the results. Everybody is welcome and beginners are encouraged!

What you will learn
1. Techniques of observation and modeling in clay
2. Methods and materials for additive and reductive sculpting with clay
3. Anatomy, structure, and proportions
4. Options for finalizing and formalizing figurative sculptures 

  • • Your first bag of clay is included in your registration - no outside clay is permitted. Additional clay can be purchased at the front desk.
    • Modeling tools
    • A plastic trash bag
    • Rags for wrapping
    • Armature

    Armatures can be purchased at Blick Art Materials or The Sculpture House. To build your own armature you will need the following materials:
    • White base
    • BLK Nipple
    • Floor Flange
    • BLK Nipple
    • BLK Elbow
    • BLK Tee
    • Various screws
    • Wood to raise base

    Armature wire will be provided by Fleisher.