• Introduction-Intermediate
  • Sculpture

Students will learn how to go from a concept design or conceptual vision to the creation of a finished sculpture. The subject matter will range from animal sculpture to imaginary figurative sculpture. Various sculpting styles will be considered going from realistic to loose and sketchy, animated and abstract. The course will explore working with various types of clays and encourage the use of other sculpting mediums such as wax, plaster and found objects. We will go over the practical aspect of creating environmental settings, clothing, props and multiple figure compositions. A particular attention will be given to sculpting surface details such as skin, fur, hair, scales and wrinkles. This course will also cover the creation of character maquettes and stop-motion characters.


Spring 2020:

10 Weeks: Base Tuition: $422 + Materials Fee: $80 = Total: $502

Notes: This course accommodates both beginner and advanced students. Figure sculpture experience is recommended but not essential.
* This course is not currently open for registration

What you will learn

  • Experiment with various sculpting media: Plasticine, Polymer Clay, Paper Clay, wax…
  • Define the medium most appropriate for task at hand
  • Armature building
  • Model figurative subject in clay: animals, creatures, figures or characters
  • Develop a 3D knowledge of comparative anatomy (for those focusing on animal sculpting)
  • Create a sculpture and other 3D designs working from a concept/vision, images and 3D references
  • Explore various surface detailing and finishing: fur, wrinkles, scales, drapery

Materials to Bring

All materials provided.