Class Title: Sculpting People You Know

Instructor: Maureen Carlson

Type of Class:  Technique Class

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In this class, you'll begin the creation of a very special keepsake doll or figurative sculpture, with emphasis on making it resemble someone you know.  The pictured doll is one that I made nearly 20 years ago to honor my mother, AnaBel Peck.  I still remember how much fun it was to show her the doll.  She recognized it as herself, and smiled and smiled. 

During the class we'll concentrate on two aspects: sculpting the faces in polymer clay and building the armature to reflect the body attitude of your subject.  The end result may be realistic or whimsically caricatured, whichever style you choose.

In a three-day class, we should get the faces, hands, feet, armature, hair and painting completed - or at least demonstrated with directions for finishing later when you have more time to relax!  The dressing, whether in clay or cloth, will be completed at home.

Skills learned:
Sculpting faces
Sculpting hands and feet or shoes
Armature proportions
Armature construction
 

There will be demonstration of the following:

Painting faces
Styling hair

Date: July 14 - 17, 2010

Time:  Begins Wed. night at 7:00 PM with introductions and planning session.  Class continues 9:30 - 4:30 Thurs. through Saturday, with evening studio time on Thursday and Friday

Experience Level: Intermediate and advanced
(Some experience with sculpting faces is required.  You don't need to be an expert, just need to understand the basics of sculpting a face, in any material.)

Format: 3-day class

Class Minimum: This class is a go with 2 or more students
Class Maximum: 10

Class Fee: $300

Dorm Fees: $35 to $70 per night, register for individual beds on on-line registration form or with Maureen via telephone.

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