Sculpting the Portrait from Life

Resource person: Victoria (contact@ksoa.info

Location: Front Studio | 647 Princess Street, Unit 101, Kingston, ON, K7L 1E5

Description:

Using the model as subject, the fundamental techniques of clay modelling and observation will be introduced. Participants will begin to develop the skills to sculpt the basic structures of the head through a study from the model. Students will  learn armature-making techniques, establish an understanding of sculpting gesture, proportion, mass and form and conclude with the creation of a plaster waste mold and plaster cast of the portrait study produced in the course.

Fee breakdown: $375 in course fees + $25 materials. Please note that some materials will not be provided and must be purchases by the student outside of class if wanted.

Available: 7

Price: $400.00 Taxes waived

Required age: 16+ on the day of the activity

Notes: Sculpting the Portrait from Real Life - Recommended Materials Please purchase the following materials for the course. Note that some materials for the course are not listed and will be provided. AMARANTH STONEWARE: Cone 06 EM 106 - Red Earthenware by Laguna Miller #20 https://amaranthstoneware.ca/collections/laguna-clay/products/cone-06-red-earthenware HOME DEPOT: one Black Steel Pipe Nipple 1/2 inch x 12 inch https://www.homedepot.ca/product/stz-black-steel-pipe-nipple-1-2-inch-x-12-inch/1001157023 one Fitting Black Iron Floor Flange 1/2 Inch https://www.homedepot.ca/product/stz-fitting-black-iron-floor-flange-1-2-inch/1000126392 one Gear Clamp 1” to 2” https://www.homedepot.ca/product/waterline-sae-24-1-inch-to-2-inch-steel-clamp/1000123480 1/4 x 1-1/4-inch Flat Head Square Drive Stove Bolt with Nut - Zinc Plated- 9 pcs https://www.homedepot.ca/product/paulin-1-4-x-1-1-4-inch-flat-head-square-drive-stove-bolt-wit h-nut-zinc-plated-9-pcs/1000120351 four 1/4-inch Bolt Size Flat Washers https://www.homedepot.ca/product/paulin-1-4-inch-bolt-size-flat-washers-hot-dipped-galvanized 1pc/1000141551 DOLLARAMA:https://www.homedepot.ca/product/paulin-1-4-inch-bolt-size-flat-washers-hot-dipp ed-galvanized-1pc/1000141551mixing buckets (salad bowl) dust mask chisels goggles spray bottle medium clear plastic garbage bag malet OTHER ITEMS: cotton rag (an old t-shirt will do) butter knife

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