260121 Figure Sculpture: Sculpting from Life - Female Figure with Meg Ambroise

This is a six week longform OR single drop-in class meeting on Wednesdays, 5:30-8:30 pm.

CLASS MEETS: January 21st, 28th, February 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th

Sculpting from Life - Six Week Subscription

This six week class explores the fundamental techniques of figure sculpture as a tradition by working directly with the live model. Individualized instruction is tailored to ability in a relaxed atmosphere suitable for all levels of experience. Emphasis is placed upon practical study and application of traditional proportional thinking, clay modeling techniques, and understanding how our underlying anatomical structure informs our universal and individual physical characteristics.

The extended class will feature three different poses for a varied learning experience; one single week maquette, a two week pose, and a three week final project.

 Materials:

-- Water-based clay (oil-based clay available for purchase if this is your preferred material)

-- Model fee

-- Bring your tool kit (if you have one) and wear clothes you do not mind getting dirty. Additional tools are always available for purchase at TCS.

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Sculpting OR Drawing from Life - Drop-In Sessions

(please see individual class listings to sign up)

Drop into our ongoing life-modeling sessions at your convenience. Sculpt directly from the live model. Individualized instruction is tailored to ability in a relaxed atmosphere suitable for all levels of experience. Emphasis is placed upon practical study and application of traditional proportional thinking, clay modeling techniques, and understanding how our underlying anatomical structure informs our universal and individual physical characteristics.

Poses featured during these sessions do not require the use of an armature to support hand-building techniques. Classes are suitable for absolute beginners.

 Materials:

-- Water-based clay (oil-based clay available for purchase if this is your preferred material)

-- Model fee

-- Bring your tool kit (if you have one) and wear clothes you do not mind getting dirty. Additional tools are always available for purchase at TCS.