Have you wanted to take up sculpture but did not know where to start?

 

Do you have ideas for 3-dimensional forms but do not know how to best construct it? This workshop is an introduction to making sculpture by direct building and modeling. A variety of versatile materials will be used: plasticine, wax, clay, paper mâché, plaster, cement. These materials will be worked over a armature of wire, pipe, soft iron rod, and thin off cut wood.

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This course is for those who are curious to explore making three dimensional work, including artists, crafts people, and others who have already worked with their hands in other mediums!

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There will be demonstrations, discussions and LOTS OF making and doing!

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• Sketching different ideas to take your idea into a 3D reality.

• Visualizing the attitude and qualities of the form and exploring spacial relationships.

• Making internal armatures and supports. Yes,you will learn, how to make your sculpture stand up!

• Finding out most successful recipes and correct techniques for each sculptural material.

• Put into action the the materials best suit your sculpture idea.

• Be given feedback, support and encouragement to develop the skills  necessary for creating sculpture.

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Duration: 

Course runs for 6 days, 2 hours a day with 3 hours free studio time each day. Groups are limited to maximum of 6 participants and a minimum of 3.

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Location: 

Art Lives Studio in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato.

México.