Sculpture

NEW! FIGURE SCULPTURE

Irina Lakshin 21F SCU115: Thursdays, Sep 9-Nov 18, 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM No class on Sep 16 10 sessions $395 ($400 after Aug 28) Material fee – Firing fee: see chart on page 5 Material list: tasoc.org Model each session All levels This course provides a progressive approach to clay modelling from the life model. Students will learn how to sculpt a figure from observation. They will learn how to develop the abstract composition of the body: to understand and control contour in three dimensions, to resolve organic volume, to achieve dynamism through form. To make a finished piece, students will learn how to hollow the clay sculpture for firing in the kiln.

IT’S ALL IN THE DETAILS

Karen Snyder-Kadish 21F CER325: Thursdays, Sep 9-Nov 18, 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM No class on Sep 16 10 sessions $345 ($350 after Aug 28) Material fee – Firing fee: see chart on page 5 All levels There’s no question that form and function are of utmost importance in ceramics, but let’s not forget how much fun it is to make our pots look great! Whether you’re a handbuilder or a wheel-thrower, the focus of this class will be on the finished piece. We will begin by making a variety of tools to imprint our own designs on our pieces, including stamps, sprigs, and rollers. Then we’ll explore a variety of surface decoration techniques: sgraffito, Mishima, slip decoration, water etching, and underglaze stencils, to name a few. Let’s take the stress out of glazing and make our own glaze tests, so we can see how different glaze combinations will look on our piece. Weather permitting, we will also play around with spraying glazes. Students should have basic knowledge of working with clay. Please bring a notebook to class.

NEW! PORTRAIT IN CLAY

Irina Lakshin 21F SCU116: Thursdays, Sep 9-Nov 18, 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM 10 sessions $400 ($405 after Aug 28) No class on Sep 16 Material fee – Firing fee: see chart on page 5 Material list: tasoc.org Model each session All levels In this class, students will sculpt a life-sized portrait from observation. There will be a model to work with, or students can use a photo reference if they prefer. We will sculpt on armature the old-fashioned way, learning the structure of the skull, human anatomy, and how to achieve likeness. How to make all facial features and hair will be explained and demonstrated. Portrait busts will be accurately removed from the armature, hollowed, and fired in the kiln. Students will have the finished piece by the end of this course. Experience in sculpting with clay is not necessary.

HANDBUILDING WITH 266 CLAY

Denise Kadar 21F CER348A: Fridays, Sep 10-Nov 12, 9:15 AM to 12:15 PM 21F CER348B: Fridays, Sep 10-Nov 12, 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM 10 sessions $345 ($350 after Aug 28) Material fee – Firing fee: see chart on page 5 Intermediate and advanced 266 Dark Brown Clay is a unique and versatile stoneware body that fires in cone 6 to a beautifully rich chocolate brown. It performs well in slab work, pinching and coiling, and sculptural applications (throwing, too!). Because of its dark color, it presents an opportunity for many interesting decorating techniques using latex/wax resist and slips in conjunction with glazes. Come learn about this clay body, the best TASOC glazes to use on it, and some cool decorating techniques.