Figurative Sculpture
with Sarah Brock

Are you passionate about sculpting? Join our upcoming sculpting class with the renowned tutor, Sarah Brock. In this new course, you will develop the skills to create figures and animals competently, from simplified forms to more detailed works. 

Term 2, 2024
Tuesdays, 6.30pm - 9.00pm
For Term 2 there will only be 6 classes and the price will be reduced accordingly

• Non Members - $250 (Discounts: SuperGold Card holders $225 and CSC holders $200)
• Members - $190 (Discounts: SuperGold Card holders $171 and CSC holders $152) 

Develop the skills to create figures and animals competently, from simplified forms to more detailed works. 

Class Details - Term 2:
Sculpting a human figure

In this class you’ll sculpt two small, max 24cm high, figures that can be fired in a kiln.

Using a simple method she learnt at a class with Philippe Faraut, Sarah will show you how to create a figure with a string armature that burns out in the kiln - this means that the figure does not necessarily have to be hollowed out. The only limit to the pose you can put your figure into, is the strength of the clay. These design considerations will be discussed in the class.

In this class you will learn:

Proportions of the figure
Basics of gesture to make the figure look realistic
Placement of main masses and muscle groups
The skills to be able to build a simple figure using this method in the future
Depending on the speed individual students work at, you will make two full figures in the class, fire them, and give at least one an oxide wash

Tools and Materials:
Otaki Pottery Club will provide essential tools and materials, including a banding wheel, rolling pin, clay knife, and more.

Prerequisites:
No prior experience is necessary, but a fundamental understanding of handling and joining clay will be helpful.

Future Topics:
Stay tuned for exciting future topics during term 3 and 4: Capturing the essence of and animal's face, full body animal anatomy, and much more. We're open to exploring a variety of sculpting themes based on student interest.

Term 2, 2024 class plan
Week 1
Using a template to cut out the mannequin
Adding the string armature
Building the base - seat and flat stand
Hanging the figure
Week 2
Posing the figure - sitting pose for first version
Adding clay when bending limbs
Main masses - rib cage, pelvis, where are the bones
Common problems = pelvis gets too big, knee to ankle compresses
Week 3
Starting the details
Main muscle shapes - legs, torso, arms
Shape of feet, shape of skull
Week 4
Finessing the details
Hair, simple hands
Hollowing the base if necessary 
Week 5 - Start second figure
Week 6 and Week 7 - working solo while Sarah is overseas
Week 8 - Review figures done while Sarah was away & if there is one, oxide bisque figures for 2nd firing

Express Your Interest:
If you're passionate about sculpting and eager to learn, this class is the perfect opportunity. Express your interest now and embark on a creative journey with Sarah Brock in Term 2, 2024.

Join us and unleash your artistic potential. We look forward to sculpting with you!
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