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9506 | Stone Carving: A Comprehensive Introduction Cat Quintanilla
ALSO SEE: 1057 | Clay & Mixed Media listed under ceramics on Page 05.
This class is taught in a communal manner that focuses on learning tactile skills, 3-D visualization, and the creation of subtractive sculpture. The instructor will guide students step-by-step through the carving process and introduce carving techniques and tools — from the use of traditional hand tools, like chisels and mallets, to power tools — plus handouts and supply resources. Students will have the option to work with a variety of carving stones. One native Texas limestone or other type of soft stone is included with tuition. Please wear work clothes and bring light-weight gloves and eyewear. A bag lunch is suggested. Sat, Feb 1 – 22 | 10:00am – 2:00pm | Sculpture Studio | Navarro Tuition: $200 (Members: $185) | 4 sessions VISITING ARTIST | SPECIAL CLASS | All Levels
9075 | Sculpting Cement: Faux Bois Technique Donald Tucker
DONALD TUCKER was trained as a commercial illustrator, but left the advertising business to become a full-time studio artist. As a sculptor, he specializes in creating large-scale works in ferrocement employing the faux bois tradition. Tucker is a leading authority on the technique and teaches workshops nationwide.
Faux Bois, or “false wood,” is a well known art form in San Antonio. These three-dimensional sculptural representations of wood or wooden objects employ a steel and stucco lath armature which is then coated with cement-based media. Tooling of the final cement coat creates the illusion of wood grain and bark texture. This fiveday intensive class will provide the basic skills, techniques and information necessary for the creation of decorative and functional cement forms. Finishing options and coloring techniques will also be covered. Each student will construct and finish a small project of his or her design. Includes materials; please see the SSA website for a list of suggested supplies. Wed – Sun, May 14 – 18 | 9:30A – 4:30P | Sculpture Studio | Navarro Tuition: $500 (Members: $485) | 5 sessions | Please register by Apr 28. VISITING ARTIST | SPECIAL CLASS | Intermediate/Advanced
9076 | Advanced Faux Bois Sculpting Donald Tucker
This class focuses on the use of the unique neat Portland paste finishing formulations that distinguish the more highly detailed works associated with El Trabajo Rustico. This mixture is very demanding and even considered “impossible” to employ by many experts, but when mastered, can yield a level of detail comparable to most sculpting clays. Since none of the basic construction considerations are covered during this class, it is highly recommended that students possess a fundamental familiarity with armature development and sculpting, as well as a working knowledge of basic cement formulating and mixing, if they are to get the most from this course. Mon – Wed, May 19 – 21 | 9:30am – 4:30pm | Sculpture Studio | Navarro Tuition: $350 (Members: $335) | 3 sessions | Please register by Apr 28.
Class sizes are limited. To ensure enrollment, please register early.
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