Sculpting the Figure: Core Foundations
- Teacher: Ruthie V.
- Class Fee: Model fee included in class price
- Materials: 1 bag of terracotta clay and clay tools included in class price. Additional clay can be purchased for $18
- Class Length: 8 Weeks
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Class Days: Sundays, beginning January 28Time: 6:00 – 9:00 pm <— NEW TIME
Join us for this fundamental series of Figure Drawing, and learn to create figure sculptures full of life and expression. In this foundational figure sculpting series, we will work with with core elements and landmarks, expanding fluid gestures through the legs and arms. By gaining a deep understanding of anatomical subtleties, we can elevate the dynamism, grace, and expressive impact of our sculptures, enabling us to perceive the figure more clearly, and convey it more powerfully through our artwork. We will cover: proportion, flow, bony landmarks, how to measure in 3 dimensions, and how to artistically modify for an effect. We will sometimes work from a live model, and sometimes work from masterworks. This will allow students to have more than one session in order to bring their sculptures to a more refined level of completion.
PREREQUISITE: Students are encouraged to take our Figure Drawing class series prior to or along with this series. If you have never taken a drawing or sculpture class previously, you are welcome to join, but be prepared to have your vision challenged. Beginning students: please bring the prerequisites of curiosity, patience, self compassion, and tenacity.
This figure sculpting series is a REPEATABLE CLASS. There is always more to learn about the figure and your own responsive style.
NEW EQUIPMENT! The League has invested in sculpture pedestals with wheels and variable heights, so artists and their sculptures will be more easily mobile.
RECOMMENDED: For an immersive experience, artists are encouraged to take this class in conjunction with the afternoon Figure Drawing: Structure and Anatomy class. Use the coupon code DRAW&SCULPT at checkout to get 10% off each class, when purchased as a set.
Materials provided:
1 bag of terracotta clay and clay tools are included in class price. Additional clay can be purchased for $18 per bag.
Materials to bring:
- 14×17″ or larger sketch or drawing paper
- soft willow charcoal sticks
- sketchbook for notes
- folder or binder for handouts
Sculpture of Monumental Legs by Javier Marin. Admittedly these are carved from wood, not clay, but we’re going to have fun.
