Calendar 2019 - 2020
Spring Session 1: Jan 27 - Mar 21, 2020
Spring Break: Mar 23 - Mar 28, 2020
Spring Session 2: Mar 30 - May 23, 2020
Wood Carving
Carlos Mendoza
Tuesdays
4:30pm - 7:30pm
This class will introduce students to the history of wood carving and its use in contemporary sculpture. The techniques used to shape the wood will be examined, the practical aspects of using and sharpening the tools, selecting the size, volume and type of wood to carve, as well as finishing of the surface of the artwork. Students will have a completed project at the conclusion of the workshop. Wood is included.
$350
Sculpture: Portrait
Bruce Gagnier and WeiXian Jiang
Thursdays
4:30pm - 7:30pm
This course will be taught by Bruce Gagnier until March, and then by WeiXian Jiang for the rest of the session.
In this course, you will learn how to do a realistic human head from start to finish, exploring the anatomy of the face in-depth, proportions, features, and expressions. You’ll learn the principles of building armatures and handling clay. All work in clay from the life model. All levels of experience are welcomed.
$330
Sculpture: Principles and Basic Techniques
Ingo Appel
Mondays
9:30am - 12:30pm
In this course, students will strive to create an original work. All media and processes will be considered, including wood, clay, metal, plaster, among others. The student will be assisted to become familiar with the technical aspects and the concept of sculpture and the three-dimensional form. Individual needs will be addressed, and extensive personal attention will be given. The course is open for both the beginner and advanced student.
$330
Bas Relief in Sculpture
Ingo Appel
Mondays 1 - 4pm
***Begins February 3rd
Bas Relief should be in every artist’s inventory of skills. In this course, we will familiarize students in the creation of a bas relief using clay. Students should bring an object from which they would like to create a bas relief. Aspects of perspective, light, shadow, the degrees of curves, and the "poetic effect," will be examined with each student in reference to their work. A brief history of Bas Relief will be shared. Open to all levels.
$330
Sculpture: The Human Form
Ingo Appel
Mondays
3pm - 6pm
The students will gain an understanding of the fundamentals of the Human body, developing the perception of the body structure and shapes, and how to translate this information into a form. This course will have a live model, and examples will also provide an understanding of how the human body was seen in the context of history. While working primarily in clay, other mediums such as wax will be introduced. The students will focus on creating a three-dimensional form, whether the full figure in the round, a fragment, or a bas- relief. Open to all levels.
$330
Sculpture: Unconventional Materials
Nadia Martinez
Thursdays
1:30pm - 4:30pm
Visualize and produce sculptures of different scales using a mix of unconventional and unusual materials. You’ll focus on design principles, repetition, contrast, rhythm, balance, and movement to create sculpture and/or installations. Students are welcome to work with any kind of materials – whether new or old, purchased, recycled, or found.
$330
Uninstructed Sculpture Studio
Wednesdays & Fridays
Artists of all levels are welcome to reserve uninstructed sculpture studio time. There will be no model during this time, and students must bring their own materials, or buy clay from the office. Space can be reserved for 3 hour blocks.
$125
Terracotta
Bruce Gagnier and WeiXian Jiang
Saturdays
1pm - 4pm
This course will be taught by Bruce Gagnier until March, and then by WeiXian Jiang for the rest of the session.
Learn the basic traditional technique of terracotta sculpture, including clay-work skills, modeling, and handling the process of the clay from wet to dry then baked in a kiln. Through demonstration and individual instruction, you will learn to make a complete sculpture in terracotta. Sculpture in a variety of styles will be encouraged. Open to all levels.
$380
Small Figure Sculpture
Weixian Jiang
Thursdays
4:30pm - 7:30pm
Working from a life model this class explores how to capture the spirit of the pose, use skeletal landmarks as a guide to proportion and introduce basic concepts of anatomy and design. This course takes on the formidable task of learning how to organize the complexity of the human body. We focus on close visual observation - training different modes of perception to help us analyze and sculpt what we see. This course is an intense exploration of the human form with an academic attention to composition, structure and form. Students will be encouraged to develop a personal project, in which their individual needs will be considered. All levels welcome. No previous experience required. Personal attention will be given to each student to help them achieve their goals.
$380
Introduction to Sculpture
Carlos Mendoza
Fridays
1pm - 4pm
The fundamental issues in sculpture, such as material, process, context, form, scale, structure, and space will be introduced; combined with the elements and principles of design within the context of sculpture. A significant component will be the variety of materials that might be used - clay, wood, metal, and plaster, as well as the review of supplemental materials, including images, videos, and readings.
$380