Sculpting the Figure

Figurative sculpture from the model

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If your class is "Sold Out," please email info.studiopintura@gmail.com – we'd like to add you to a waiting list and/or give you priority notice when we offer the class again. Thanks!

Lois Rhomberg

Learn to sculpt the figure from the model, with expert instruction from Lois Rhomberg (the model fee is included in the class price). We will work in plasticine clay over an 18-inch armature; materials can be purchased from the instructor at the first class if you need them.

Materials:

  1. Plasticine Clay (purchase from instructor if needed) - $14/pound
  2. Armature (purchase from instructor) - $35
6:30-9:30 p.m. Mondays
9 Weeks
Starts Monday June 15

$

395

Register NowBack view of a sculpture of a standing woman
Sculpture study by Lois Rhomberg

Upcoming Workshops and Classes

Sculpting the Figure

Back view of a sculpture of a standing woman
Sculpture study by Lois Rhomberg

Learn to sculpt the figure from a figure model, with expert instruction from Lois Rhomberg. We will work in plasticine clay over an 18-inch armature.

6:30-9:30 p.m. Mondays
9 Weeks
Starts Monday June 15

$395

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Figure Drawing

Figure drawing by Abigail Olson

Students will be instructed in the basics of figure drawing, starting from the block-in stage all the way to finishing touches. We will be working on paper at 11 x 14 inches; go to "Learn More" for materials list.

6:30-9:30 p.m. Wednesdays
9 Weeks
Starts Wednesday June 17

$395

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Portrait Sculpture

Life-size portrait in plasticene clay by Armando Gutiérrez G.

Learn to sculpt a life-size portrait bust from a model in oil-based clay with instructor Armando Gutiérrez G. The class will emphasize anatomy and proportion, as well as creating a life-like piece with character.

6:30 - 9:30 p.m. Thursdays
9 Weeks
Starts Thursday June 18

$395

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Mold-Making for Sculpture

Original plasticine sculpture and silicone mold by Kjrsten Holt

Armando will lead students in creating a silicone and plaster mold of the student's existing sculpture. The class will take place over two weekends:

10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday July 17-18
10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday July 25-26

$350

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Sculpture Club

Spend 10 weeks creating one or more clay figure studies from a live model in a supportive environment. We suggest that new sculptors take either Figure Sculpture or the Plaster Cast Sculpture Study class first.

6:30 - 9:30 p.m. Tuesdays
10 Weeks
Starts Tuesday July 28

$225

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Slip Casting 101

Slip-cast cat sculptures and avocados

Learn about the process of slip casting for ceramics, and create a simple slip-cast mold. No previous experience necessary!

6:30-9:30 p.m. Wednesdays
4 Weeks
Starts Wednesday August 5

$195

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Handbuilding for Raku

A variety of raku sculptures, glazed and waiting to be fired

Learn hand-building techniques and create some original work for Studio Pintura's Fall Raku Firing event. No previous experience necessary!

Noon - 3 p.m. Saturdays
4 Weeks
Starts Saturday August 8

$175

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Plaster Cast Sculpture Study

Plaster casts that will be used as reference

Deep-dive into observation, measurements, and sculpture skills by copying an existing Plaster Sculpture in earth or plasticene clay.

6:30-9:30 p.m. Mondays
10 Weeks
Starts Monday September 14

$295

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