THE FIGURE IN CLAY
*Sculpture experience is recommended. Ages: Mature Students
Course Fee: $250
Six Sessions
This course will examine the structural bedrock of the human torso: the spatial
relationship between the ribcage and pelvis. We will build our own armature,
examine specific anatomical structures and apply proper calibration
techniques. We will be working from a live nude model.
Materials:
- HB Charcoal or Graphite pencils
- sketch book
- kneaded eraser
- box cutter to sharp pencil
- Roma (#2 grey-green) or Chavant plastelina
- 3/16" aluminum armature wire (6 ft)
- 24 gauge copper wire
- 18 gauge aluminum wire
- Needle nose pliers
- clay knife
- 12" metal ruler
- sculpting tools
- calipers
- Armature stand and support (discussed in class)
- Atlas of Human Anatomy for the Artist by Stephen Rogers Peck (optional)
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