Portrait Sculpture

Portrait Sculpture

Class | This program is completed

1501 10th Ave East Seattle, WA 98102 United States

TBD

All Levels

6/27/2023-8/1/2023

6:30 PM-9:30 PM PDT on Tue

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$340.00

$306.00

$20.00

Learn to sculpt the portrait and capture likeness and personality in clay. Focus on sculpting a full-scale portrait in water clay on a fixed armature while working from a live model. Topics include an introduction to tools and techniques, proportions, structural anatomy and learning to closely observe the nuances of the human face. Instruction includes demonstrations, brief lectures and individual feedback throughout the class. We begin by first massing-in the shape of the skull, and learning to incorporate facial features in relation to this structure. By the end of the course, create one portrait from a live model.

This 5-week class will not have class on July 4th.

  • We recommend that everyone registered for an in-person program at Gage Academy of Art receives full COVID-19 vaccination. Gage leaves the use of face coverings when indoors at the facility up to each individual as masks are not required.
  • Most of the tools below can be found locally at Seattle Pottery Supply, Artist & Craftsman’s Supply, and/or Hardwicks

    Please have by first day of class
    Needle Nose
    Wire Cutting pliers
    Measuring Tape
    Calipers
    Fettling Knife Stiff type, Don’t get a flexible one
    Clay Modeling Tools These tools are strongly recommended.
    Small Ribbon rake* (Sculpture House 404 or 405a) - can often be purchased locally at SPS or A&C Supply and online at SculptureHouse.com Stainless Steel Detailing Tool - No. 05 Sculpture House - can often be purchased locally at SPS or A&C Supply and online at SculptureHouse.com