Sculptural Forms Workshops

Workshops in 3D art forms

Wire, Wax, and Fabric

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Saturday & Sunday, January 28 & 29 (2 sessions), 10am–4pm

Instructor: Larry Calkins

Explore the sculptural aspects of these three basic materials in three dimensions.

Students will form armatures in wire then add cloth and wax to create figures and forms. The shapes can remain hollow or be filled with cotton stuffing. Then …

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Sculptural Collage Weekend Workshop

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Saturday & Sunday, February 11 & 12, 10am–4pm

Instructors: Stephanie Hargrave & Rickie Wolfe

Two instructors bring their combined backgrounds in printmaking, collage, sculpture and encaustic to this co-taught workshop. Day One focuses on 2D with an emphasis on layering. Students will begin with collage techniques, working with papers, mat board, fabric, …

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The Voluptuous Figure in Leather

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Tuesdays, March 6 & 13 (2 sessions), 6:30–9:30pm

Instructor: Gail Baker

You may have done figure drawing, but have you tried figure sculpting in bas relief? In this workshop you’ll let your wild, sensuous imagination loose to create an anatomically incorrect but voluptuous human in clay. Next, you’ll mold leather over the …

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Mini Fiber Art Dolls

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Saturday, March 10, 10am–12pm

Instructor: Sarah Brighton

Create your own little fiber art doll for yourself or as a gift. We will be using an assortment of fabrics, embellishments, yarns, fibers and small clay faces that will help you create your own unique doll. All supplies are provided, including templates for you …

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Ceramic Garden Beads

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Saturdays, March 17 & 24 (2 sessions), 10am–1pm

Instructor: Juliette Ripley-Dunkelberger

Let your thoughts turn to spring in this workshop by making large ceramic beads to decorate your garden, or anywhere in your home.  Students will begin by making pinch pots, then adding coils and joining to make hollow forms.  Work will be kiln fired …

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Ceramic Masks with Personality & Potential

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Thursday, April 5, 6:30–9:30pm & Friday, April 20, 6:30–8:30pm (2 sessions)

Instructor: Karen Abel

This is a fun, fabulous project for learning basic techniques of working with low-fire clay and glazes while creating a masterpiece with personality! Design your mask to reflect your passions or take your inspiration from someone you know. You’ll create …

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