This course intends to provide a basic understanding of sculpting a human figure in clay. Students will learn about proportions, anatomy, and modeling techniques based on the observation of a live model. This is an opportunity to build a full figure, portrait, or fragment. If you work on an armature you will need to cast it (cannot be fired). Works built solid can be hollowed out and then fired. This will be explained in more depth during the first class. 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