In this class students will learn sculptural observational skills, techniques and a basic knowledge of human anatomy and form. It is specifically designed to introduce students to sculptural methods that help simplify the complexities of the human figure.
Using water-based clay students will begin working from casts of the David’s features, the lips and nose. This introduces the students to a method which helps with observation and placing sculptural depth. Then, over 5 weeks students can transfer these new skills into the model room and sculpt from life a ½ life-size torso. Group lessons and individual critiques will help to guide them through this process. On the last day students will learn how to prepare their sculpture to kiln fired locally at their convenience. Students are to be aware that the kiln firing process can be unpredictable in results and the main goal of the workshop is learning how to improve their sculpting from life skills.
Class will not run on 13 March due to the public holiday.
We would like to pay our respects to the traditional owners of the land on which our building stands, their leaders, past, present and emerging.