Sculpture | Fine Art & Sculpture Classes

Spring

BEFRIENDING DEATH THROUGH ART

Brent Harris / Studio 4
Mon 4/10-5/15
4-6:30pm / 6 weeks
$195 / Members: $175

In this course students will create their own personal memento mori—an object intended to remind us of our death that allows us to live our life more fully. This can take the form of an image, mask, sculpture, talisman, etc. Works will be created in whatever medium the student feels expresses their vision and will embody their own unique vision of death, developed over the course of the class. We will discuss the history of Memento Moris, and ceremonial death art across cultures as well as reading material discussions and special guests. Materials such as stoneware clay, wood, steel, paint and finishes etc. are included in class fee.

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BRONZE FOUNDY 1: THE CREATION

Brent Harris / Studio 1
Thurs 4/13-5/18
6:30 - 9 pm
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Explore the ancient art of bronze casting. In the spring portion of this two-part class, students will create unique works of art directly in sculpting wax. Works will be molded in ceramic shell to ready for the summer semester bronze pour. This is an excellent class for anyone who has ever been curious about bronze as a medium and wants to push their art to the next level.

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CREATING FANTASY CREATURES IN POLYMER CLAY

Sarah Nott / Multi-Purpose Classroom
Wed 4/12-5/17
5:30 – 8 pm / 6 weeks
$195 / Members: $175

Learn the techniques associated with the unique and accessible medium of polymer clay, a plastic-like clay that is fired in a standard kitchen oven. Armatures, finishing, and basic sculpting and firing techniques will be covered. Students who choose will be guided through the process of creating a surreal creature using both photorealism and creative license.

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SELF PORTRAITURE AND SELF EXPRESSION

Yve Holtzclaw / Studio 1
Wed 4/12-5/17
6:30 - 9 pm / 6 weeks
$190 / Members: $170

This class will explore sculpture as a means of self expression and representation. Techniques will focus on ceramic, paper clay, and plaster sculpture and introduce a variety of finishing techniques. While considering form, surface, and mark, students will to render self portraits which go beyond anatomical representation and into the subjective, idiosyncratic, and delightful ways that sculpture helps tell stories about who we really are and how we see ourselves

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HANDBUILT HAND TOOLS

Rachel Stickney / Jewelry Studio
Sat & Sun 4/8-4/9
Sat 9am-3pm Lunch at noon / Sun noon-4pm / Two Days
$120 / Members: $100

Shape, scrape, file, and carve your way to making your own set of handcrafted tools made from animal bone! This class will focus on crafting your own bone folder and burnishing tools using traditional materials with modern methods. Files, carvers, axes, and saws will be used in this class. Come with a notebook or sketchbook and leave with a small collection of tools ready for use for your next art project.

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INDEPENDENT STUDY: WELDED METAL SCULPTURE

Eric Pott / Studio 1
Tue 4/11- 5/16
6:30-9 pm / 6 weeks
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor is required.
$195 / Members: $175

This class is for the self-directed student who wants to expand their skill sets and enhance their abilities in metal sculpture. Students must be familiar with the safe use and operation of the equipment in the studio. Students will provide their own approved material. Problem solving and techniques will be the focus of the class.

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METAL GARDEN ART

Paul Nimz / Studio 1
Wed 4/12-5/17
10am-12:30pm / 6 weeks
$195 / Members: $175

This class is for newcomers interested in making their own unique steel garden sculptures. Students will learn basic MIG welding techniques, plasma cutting and metal fabrication in a safe, encouraging environment.

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OPEN MODELING

/ Studio 6
4/13-5/18
6:30 - 9 pm / 6 weeks
$140 / Members: $120

Live models will pose for students and professionals. Students must be 18 or have written parental permission.

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MONUMENTAL SCULPTURE TECHNIQUES: PART I

Brent Harris & Gayle Reyes / Studio 1
Tues 4/11-5/16
10-12:30pm / 6 weeks
$195 / Members: $175

In The spring semester of this two part class students will be taught how to design and fabricate work on a large scale. Students will learn how to design and weld a basic steel armature. The form will be built up and carved from foam. In the second semester, the detail of the form will be added in papier-mâché. Works will be weather resistant and installation techniques will be demonstrated.

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Summer