Sculpture and the Concept of Why
Sculpture
Andy Yoder This class encourages students to explore their creative voices and how objects drive narratives. Through a series of exercises, such as incorporating opposite types of material, drawing names to determine a project’s material by chance, and using food as a building material, students discover new methods and approaches to creating conceptual sculpture. These explorations emphasize that anything can be an art material depending on the artist’s response to it, approach to it, and skills used to manipulate it.
Sculpture
$225
Fall, Winter & Spring
(9 weeks)
$210
Summer
(8 weeks)
Sunday 6:00pm–9:00pm Sunday 6:00pm–9:00pm
Figure Sculpture Thanasi Papapostolou This class introduces the concepts and techniques of sculpting the human form. Students begin to develop the basic skills of clay modeling and figure assemblage, while learning to see, perceive, and reproduce the human form with all of its complexities. Live models and anatomical casts are used. Tuition includes two bags of clay. Model and firing fees are extra. George Tkabladze–Stone
Beginning/Intermediate Sculpture Nick Xhiku This course introduces students to artistic expression through volume. Discover the main principles of proportion and enjoy the mysteries and surprises of the creative process. Participants work with a model to better capture the physical and psychological character of nature. Tuition includes two bags of clay. Model and firing fees are extra.
$245
Fall, Winter, Spring
Thursday 1:00pm–4:00pm
(9 weeks)
Beginning/Intermediate Sculpture George Tkabladze This course introduces the techniques and skills to achieve artistic expression through volume. Free to explore abstract or representational projects, students may work with a model, or bring in their own concepts for sculptures. Instructor guides students on particular methods to best produce their works. The fee includes two bags of clay. Model and firing fees are extra.
$245
Fall, Winter & Spring
(9 weeks)
$220
Summer
(8 weeks)
Saturday 1:00pm–4:00pm Saturday 1:00pm–4:00pm
Wood and Stone Sculpture George Tkabladze
Nick Xhiku
Students learn the techniques and skills to sculpt in the ancient mediums of wood and stone, starting with the sketch and continuing to carve, finish, patina, and mount the piece on a base. Students work on an individual project in the medium they choose. The studio is equipped with tools. Wood and stone are available for purchase in class.
$225
Fall, Winter & Spring
(9 weeks)
$210
Summer
(8 weeks)
Thursday Saturday
7:00pm–10:00pm 9:30am–12:30pm
Xhiku Tkabladze
Thursday 7:00pm–10:00pm Tkabladze Saturday 9:30am–12:30pm (no class July 2) Tkabladze
Open Studio for Sculpture Currently enrolled Art League students may work on their own pojects. For an additional fee, the group may hire a model.
$85 Friday
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Fall, Winter & Spring 10:00am–3:00pm
(9 weeks)
$245
Fall, Winter, & Spring
(9 weeks)
$245
Summer
(8 weeks)
Tuesday 9:30am–12:30pm Tuesday 7:00pm–10:00pm Sunday 2:00pm–5:00pm Tuesday 7:00pm–10:00pm Sunday 2:00pm–5:00pm
(no class July 3)
Mystery Solved: Facial Reconstruction Joe Mullins Experts recreate the faces of subjects who may have been dead for thousands of years. Using modern forensic techniques, each student puts together a sculpted reconstruction of a human head starting with only a skull as a reference. At the end of the course, the real subjects are revealed, solving a 7-week mystery! Cast skulls and plasticine are included, other supplies are extra.
$250
Fall, Winter & Spring
Wednesday
(7 weeks)
7:00pm–10:00pm
Metal Sculpture Brian Kirk Students learn basic metalsmithing techniques, focusing on oxyacetylene welding, brazing, and an introduction to arc welding. Ferrous and nonferrous metals and their applications are discussed. Students create a free-standing mask, or independent projects, in steel. Supplies are discussed at the first class. Opportunity for supervised open studio time.
$280
Fall, Winter, & Spring
$255
Summer
(9 weeks)
Monday 7:00pm–10:00pm Monday
7:00pm–10:00pm
(8 weeks)
(no class July 4)
Metal Sculpture Donna Reinsel This course is designed for both the absolute beginner and the experienced artist. Students learn oxyacetylene welding and cutting, metal-bending, drilling, grinding, finishing techniques, and proper safety precautions. Students design their own projects and create sculptural works as they hone metal working skills. Individual attention and a hands-on approach address the needs of all skill levels. Opportunity for supervised open studio time.
$280
Fall, Winter & Spring
$255
Summer
Monday 10:00am–1:00pm Sunday 10:00am–1:00pm Sunday
10:00am–1:00pm
(9 weeks) (8 weeks)
(no class July 3)