Class Title:  Sculpting Realistic 14 to 18-inch Character Dolls - Using Polymer Clay, Wire and Fabric

 Instructor: Maureen Carlson
 
Type of Class:  Technique Class

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Faces and Proportions: Have your ever sculpted a head that you were quite pleased with, but then got the body proportions so wrong that when you put the character together it looked awkward and clumsy? Need some help in putting it all together?  If so, this class is for you.

There will be two parts to this class: (1) Building a proportional armature, and (2) sculpting a realistic face.  Both of these elements are necessary for a realistic figure out of clay.

The figures in this class will be clay with wire and fabric-wrapped armatures.  They can vary in size according to each individual student's plans.  The characters can be dressed with fabric clothing at home or can be wrapped in an expressive style at the workshop.

Class Fee:  $185

Dorm Fee: $35/night for shared room, $40/night for single room

* Polymer clay, 6 ounces, flesh tone or mix of your choice, any brand except Sculpey III:   We also have clay at Maureen's which you can purchase.
* Plastic bags for leftover clay
* Paring knife or utility knife
* Knitting needles in a variety of sizes, including one that is a size 6, 7 or 8* * * * Brushes for sculpting.  Include a flat or filbert brush size 3 or 4, plus a filbert size 6.  White nylon bristles don't seem to work well for sculpting brushes, but sable or Taklon are OK.
*Sharp needle tool
* Favorite sculpting tools
* One quote or photo that inspires you 
* Paper towels or hand towel
* Non-alcohol hand wipes

NOTE:  If you don't have sculpting tools, that's OK as you can borrow Maureen's for this class.

Maureen will provide the aluminum foil, wire, tape and wire cutters that are also needed for this class.

Photos or magazine clippings of character faces that are interesting to you.