Sculpture

”When you see a fish you don ’t think of scales, do you? You think of its speed, its floating, flashing body seen through the water. If I made fins and eyes and scales, I would arrest its movement. I want just the flash of its spirit.” Constantin Brancusi, sculptor, 1876-1957

MIXED (MEDIA) UP WITH CLAY

Denise Kadar 18W CER296A: Fridays, 9:15 AM to 12:15 PM, Jan 5-Mar 9 18W CER296B: Fridays, 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM, Jan 5-Mar 9 10 sessions $335 ($340 after Dec 22) Mate rial fee - Firing fee Intermediate and advanced We love clay! We also love metal, wood, fiber, seed pods, shells, rattan, antlers, and so forth and so on. This course introduces the possibilities of combining clay with other disparate materials to create works rich in a visual harmony of color, texture, and pattern. We will make decorative wall pieces, sun catchers, chimes, and handled basket forms. We will also be looking at various contemporary ceramic artists who regularly combine clay and mixed media in their work. Though this is primarily a handbuilding class, wheel-thrown forms can likewise be enhanced with mixed media - think seed pods woven onto the rim of a bowl, or a teapot form and old spoons transformed into a wind chime. Sources for mixed media materials range from a walk in the woods, to a visit to your favorite antique/junk shop, to mining your own personal collections. Bring your finds and your imagination to class. Best uited for the intermediate to advanced student.

ON THE SURFACE

Karen Snyder-Kadish 18W CER295: Saturdays, 9:15 AM to 12:15 PM, Jan 6-Mar 10 10 sessions $335 ($340 after Dec 22) Ma terial fee - Firing Beginner and fee intermediate This class is for hand builders and wheel throwers alike. We will be creating mainly functional pieces using slabs, molds, templates, and/or the wheel, and then focus on making them look their best! Explore how to embellish the surface of the clay with stamps, sprigs, and texture mats. Students will work with oxides and underglazes and learn about proper glaze application, slip trailing, resists, and sgraffito.

NEW! LONG POSE FIGURE

Lori Shorin 18W SCU108: Wednesdays, 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM, Jan 3-Mar 7 10 sessions $380 ($385 after Dec 22) Ma te rial fee All - Firing levels fee Material list: tasoc.org Model each session In this course, students of all levels will sculpt an accurate and dynamic figure sculpture from direct observation of a live model in one long pose. The figure will be created in water-based clay on a 15” armature. This class will emphasize understanding, proportion, gesture, anatomy, and clay modeling, and students will have time to develop all aspects of the figure to a high level of finish, including the expressive qualities of the hands and feet. The class will include sculpting demonstrations, individual instruction, group critiques, and inspirational reading, as well as presentations of contemporary and old master sculptors. (NOTE: A separate course in the next semester will be devoted to creating a silicone mold of the sculptures created in this course.)

FIGURE SCULPTURE: SHORT POSE

Lori Shorin 18W SCU106: Thursdays, 9:15 AM to 12:15 PM, Jan 4-Mar 8 10 sessions $370 ($375 after Dec 22) Ma te rial fee All - Firing levels fee Material list: tasoc.org Model 9 sessions In this class, we will sculpt from direct observation of a live model in various poses. Students will learn a logical approach to developing the observational skills needed to create accurate, dynamic figure sculptures in clay. Each clay sculpture will be fired. Faux finishes will be discussed. Emphasis will be on understanding, proportion, gesture, anatomy, and clay modeling. Each student will receive quality instruction with special attention on maximizing individual potential. Sculpting demonstrations, individual instruction, group critiques, reading suggestions geared towards inner reflection (to cultivate focused creativity), and presentations of contemporary and old master sculptors are all included.

Jane Roman, student