Sculpture I: Face Elements

Instructor: Adrian Golban
Tuesdays 5:30-8:30pm
10 weeks: September 23 to December 9 (no classes September 30 and November 11)
Location: In-person Williams Building room 117
$397.50 (includes equipment fee)
Prerequisite: None

Students will explore the principles and visual elements of sculpture through the elements of the face. Working in plasticine or clay, learn how to measure and replicate the ear, mouth/nose, and eye, learn the process of building the larger shapes first and then the details, and the ways in which these can be altered and exaggerated to capture expressions. Then use these acquired skills to make a mask. This will help to understand the anatomy of the face, and the proportions and relationships between the face elements. Following this class, students will have the opportunity to register for a weekend workshop to learn how to use their plasticine or clay sculptures to create a silicone or plaster mold.

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Supplies

• Clay: M340
• Clay Cutter #1045
• Kemper R1 #1316
• WT6, wooden Knife #1382, or Fettling Knives #1278
• Jaz Tools (1 and 3) #1267
• Aluminum Caliper 8” or 10”
• Tooth Clay Pottery Sculpting Tools - Ribbon Tools:
  • G25 A - # 3225
  • G17 A - #3224
  • G10 A - #3223
• Kemper W24 Combo Wire Wood Sculpting Clay Ribbon Tool (to be ordered)
• Wooden/plywood board minimum 9” x 8” for the clay work support.
• 2 rulers (line gauge)
• 3 wooden BBQ skewers (from a dollar store or grocery for example)

Clay and tools can be purchased at T&T Tree Pottery Supply. If you have any questions, please contact us and Adrian will be happy to advise.