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I am thrilled to announce that we will be joined by Justin Kendall, who will visit throughout the workshop for critiques and discussion. Justin studied with me at the Florence Academy of Art. He won First Prize in the ARC International Competition for his life sized figure in 2019. He now owns and operates Fountainhead Gipsoteca here in his hometown of Richmond. He casts and sells plaster casts as well a making molds for other artists. He has so much to offer and you will love him! www.fountainheadcasts.com and check him out on Instagram @fountainheadgipsoteca His work is superb!
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THE ALCHEMY OF EXPRESSION
July 14-18 and 21-26 Two week
Portrait Sculpture Workshop
$1600
All Materials and Model Fees Included
Hours 10am-1pm, (lunch 1pm-2:30pm) and 2:30-5:30
We will go in depth the first three days to examine the landscape of the portrait starting with creating a skull, then adding muscles, tendons and cartilage, then learning about the placement of facial fat pads and that wide array variations in individual features.
On day 4 we will begin a portrait from life using specific observational techniques to apply what we learned during the first three days to this particular portrait. The following 6 days will be devoted to a slow and careful creation of a likeness to the live model. We will begin by blocking in and the proceed to placement of the features and development of their forms. We will go in depth to examine the structure of the eyes, mouth, nose and ears and explore how their treatment impacts the composition of our portrait to reveal our chosen impact. We will discover the many ways that hair and eyebrows can impact the spirit of our portrait. Finally, will use subtle manipulation of the features and forms to elicit mood and character in our portrait. All skill levels welcome.
July 26-29 Silicone Portrait Mold Workshop
$550
All Materials Included
Hours 9am-4pm with breaks between the steps in the process
During the 4 days of this workshop, students will be guided through the many steps and stages of creating a silicone and plaster mold of their portrait. With this mold, students and pour a cast of their portrait or have a foundry pour a wax cast to cast in bronze. All skill levels welcome. All materials included.
May 10 and 11 Bas Relief Silicone Mold Workshop
Hours 9am-4pm*
$300 All Materials Included
Students will be guided through the step by step process of creating a silicone mold of their bas relief sculpture. This mold may be used to pour a plaster cast or a wax cast for a bronze cast. All levels welcome.
*with breaks between steps in the process
THE MAGICAL REALM OF BAS RELIEF
May 5-9 Bas Relief Workshop
Hours: 10 AM - 1 PM and 2 PM - 5 PM
$750 All Materials Included
Students will work from their own photos to create a bas relief 16" x 16" sculpture in water-based clay. Students may choose to work from a photo of a person, dog, horse, building, or even flowers. A variety of subjects would be exciting for the class. All levels welcome.