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Sculpting a Bust: A Ceramic Portraiture Workshop -Thursday Mornings (Melinda)

  • Burkhead Art Center 21416 95th Street Southeast Snohomish, WA, 98290 United States (map)

I'm excited to share my passion and process in this immersive six session series where we'll sculpt a ceramic bust from the ground up.

What We'll Explore:

Clay as Flesh: We'll move beyond the basics and treat clay as a living, breathing material. I'll guide you in capturing the nuances of human anatomy and expression.

Building a Foundation: We'll start with a solid armature and learn how to build up the form using coils and slabs, focusing on proportion and structure.

Surface Magic: We'll delve into refining the surface of your sculpture, smoothing transitions, and adding subtle details that make all the difference.

Who is this for?

Beginning to Advanced Students

Portrait Artists Seeking a New Medium: Bring your drawing and sculpting skills to a new dimension with clay.

Anyone with a Passion for the Human Form: If you're fascinated by faces and eager to explore portraiture, this workshop is for you.

What's Included:

All the clay you'll need for your bust

Firing of your finished sculpture

Individualized guidance and feedback throughout the process

Open Studio Time (Outside class time is advised for this class)

Class Time: Thursday's January 9th- February 13th 10am-1pm

Instructor: Melinda

Level: Beginning to Advanced ages 16+

Prerequisite: N/A

Min/Max Students: 3/9

Tuition: $230

Materials Fee: $75

TOTAL CLASS FEE: $305