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Work with found objects creating multi-media 3D forms. Gluing, riveting, bolting, mold making, and casting will be used to connect dissimilar materials.
Continuing Sculpture Studies (Tues PM)
Intermediate and advanced students are assisted with ideas related to their personal projects. Problem-solving and discovering new materials and techniques will be a part of each class. Bronze casting and welding will be offered with the approval of the instructor. Skill level: Intermediate
Explore a variety of mold making techniques in creating small sculpture works. Students will create molds out of clay, plaster, low-temperature wax, alginate, and latex. All materials are included in the cost of the class.
Create heads and figures of your favorite animals -real or imagined! Learn techniques for making with clay, wire, wood and more as you sculpt lively figures in 3-D. Instructor will guide each student in the use of special sculpting tools to create animation, texture and movement. All tools and materials will be provided.
Professional sculptor, David Cumbie, guides students as they create life-size busts. Students learn techniques for capturing accurate proportions of the head and facial features.
Students will work in clay to create face masks, heads and figures to be fired in the kiln. Mold-making and casting will be demonstrated as part of the session. Skill level: Beginner
Students will work in clay to create face masks, heads and figures to be fired in the kiln. Mold-making and casting will be demonstrated as part of the session. Skill level: Beginner
Continuing Sculpture Studies (Fri AM)
Intermediate and advanced students are assisted with ideas related to their personal projects. Problem-solving and discovering new materials and techniques will be a part of each class. Bronze casting and welding will be offered with the approval of the instructor. Skill level: Intermediate
Continuing Sculpture Studies (Fri PM)
Intermediate and advanced students are assisted with ideas related to their personal projects. Problem-solving and discovering new materials and techniques will be a part of each class. Bronze casting and welding will be offered with the approval of the instructor. Skill level: Intermediate
Work with found objects creating multi-media 3D forms. Gluing, riveting, bolting, mold making, and casting will be used to connect dissimilar materials.
Continuing Sculpture Studies (Tues PM)
Intermediate and advanced students are assisted with ideas related to their personal projects. Problem-solving and discovering new materials and techniques will be a part of each class. Bronze casting and welding will be offered with the approval of the instructor. Skill level: Intermediate
Introduction to Bronze Casting
Create wax sculptures that will be cast in bronze. Each student will learn how to prepare the wax form for casting and the ceramic shell mold- making process. David uses the latest mold-making materials available and students will be able to witness a bronze pour at the end of the class. The cost includes the casting of one five pound bronze with the option to purchase additional material for large works. Skill level: All
Learn the fundamental process for traditional blacksmithing. Students will use the hammer to forge hot steel on the anvil and learn how to make handles, hooks, and ornamental scrolls. Practice techniques such as flattening, upsetting, twisting, punching, and drawing, and familiarity with the blacksmith forge. All materials included. Skill level: Beginner
Learn the fundamental process for traditional blacksmithing. Students will use the hammer to forge hot steel on the anvil and learn how to make handles, hooks, and ornamental scrolls. Practice techniques such as flattening, upsetting, twisting, punching, and drawing, and familiarity with the blacksmith forge. All materials included. Skill level: Beginner
Create whimsical figures and abstract welded sculptures. Learn basic cutting and arc welding techniques using found objects and mild steel. Students are encouraged to bring in objects for their compositions. All tools and supplies will be provided. Skill level: All
Students will work in clay to create face masks, heads and figures to be fired in the kiln. Mold-making and casting will be demonstrated as part of the session. Skill level: Beginner
Students will work in clay to create face masks, heads and figures to be fired in the kiln. Mold-making and casting will be demonstrated as part of the session. Skill level: Beginner
Continuing Sculpture Studies (Fri AM)
Intermediate and advanced students are assisted with ideas related to their personal projects. Problem-solving and discovering new materials and techniques will be a part of each class. Bronze casting and welding will be offered with the approval of the instructor. Skill level: Intermediate
Continuing Sculpture Studies (Fri PM)
The instructor assists intermediate and advanced students with ideas related to their personal projects. Problem-solving and discovering new materials and techniques will be a part of each class. Bronze casting and welding will be offered with the approval of the instructor. Skill level: Intermediate
***Classes begin on October 26, 2022***
Create heads and figures of your favorite animals -real or imagined! Learn techniques for making with clay, wire, wood and more as you sculpt lively figures in 3-D. Instructor will guide each student in the use of special sculpting tools to create animation, texture and movement. All tools and materials will be provided.