Sculpture

NEW! NATURALLY BEAUTIFUL: CERAMICS INSPIRED BY THE NATURAL WORLD MENTOR PROGRAM

Denise Kadar 19S CER318A: Fridays, Apr 5-Jun 14, 9:15 AM-12:15 PM 19S CER318B: Fridays, Apr 5-Jun 14, 12:30 PM-3:30 PM No class on Apr 19. 10 sessions $335 ($340 after Mar 21) Material fee - Firing fee: see chart on page 6 Intermediate and advanced By emulating nature, we can create beautiful ceramic art—the shape of a seed pod, the texture of a leaf, the whorl of a sea shell—all can infuse our claywork with vital energy and originality. You can bring your own natural object to base your project(s) upon or view my own “Cabinet of Curiosities” that is full of unique items to help inspire and delight you. Several projects will be presented such as a leaf-themed pitcher and tumbler set, a lotus seed flower brick, a pierced petal night light, or a Green Man (or Green Woman!) wall mask. CONSTRUCT - DECONSTRUCT - RECONSTRUCT! Michal Niv 19S CER315: Saturdays, Apr 6-Jun 8, 9:15 AM to 12:15 PM No class on Apr 20 or May 25. 8 sessions $268 ($273 after Mar 21) Material fee - Firing fee: see chart on page 6 All levels This class will allow you to make a perfectly round pot on the pottery wheel, and then start playing! We will begin by practicing wheel-throwing step by step and continue by exploring a variety of post-throwing deconstructions and reconstructions to stretch beyond the roundness and symmetry of thrown pot. We will discuss functionality, form, composition, and proportions, with a focused attention on details. This class requires basic throwing skills, but beginners are welcome to use this class as an opportunity for skill-building on the wheel. 19S MEN131: Total 3 hours - to be arranged with faculty $180 No senior discount or membership fee All levels Work one-on-one with a faculty mentor towards a personal goal or specific accomplishment. Includes: periodic meetings to review and critique work, evaluations of progress, and recommendations for future study. FIGURE FROM LIFE Zoe Dufour 19S SCU111: Thursdays, Apr 4-Jun 6, 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM 10 sessions $360 ($365 after Mar 21) Material fee - Firing fee: see chart on page 6 Material list: tasoc.org Model 8 sessions All levels In this course, you will learn to sculpt the figure from life, utilizing sculpting techniques informed by Renaissance and 19th century practices. The class will focus on the large masses of the body, and how they move in concert together to form a clear gesture. This fosters an understanding of structural anatomy in a three-dimensional way, while encouraging students to reference relationships between fixed anatomical points. Our is approach is based around close observation from life; students will learn how to judge likeness with volume and mass, in addition to learning to read depth, while translating what they observe accurately to their sculpture. The class will include sculpting demonstration, constructive critiques, and lecture. No experience is necessary, teaching will be tailored to individuals. SCULPTURE: PORTRAIT FROM LIFE Zoe Dufour 19S SCU110: Thursdays, Apr 4-Jun 6, 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM 10 sessions $370 ($375 after Mar 21) Material fee - Firing fee: see chart on page 6 Material list: tasoc.org Model 9 sessions All levels In this course, we will sculpt the portrait from life, while learning sculpture techniques informed by antique, Renaissance, and 19th-century practices. Our approach is based on close observation; an emphasis on anatomical structure and form relationships will help teach students how to think three-dimensionally, judge likeness with volume and mass, and learn to read depth. We will cover basic ’block-in’ technique, learning how to accurately establish the large relationships of the portrait, before moving on Kathy Eisler, student/faculty to modeling and finishing techniques for clay. The class will include sculpting demonstrations, constructive critiques, and lecture. No experience is necessary; teaching will be tailored to individuals. THE ART SCHOOL at OLD CHURCH • 9