The Portrait in Clay

Come join this 4-Week session, offered at the Sebastopol Center for the Arts, where sculptors will develop a life-sized portrait from the live model in waterbase clay. Focused study on facial features and character will be demonstrated. All levels are encouraged to join. We will cover basic construction and proportion of the head to help you develop your skills in getting a likeness. I am offering two

Session 1: 4-Fridays, March 4, 11, 18 & April 1
Session 2: 4-Fridays, April 8-29
Time: 9:30a-12:30
$130/$120 members + $30 materials
$40-50 model fee (due first day of class)
Register with Sebastopol Center for the Arts: (707) 829-4797

Figure Drawing Group

This Figure Drawing Group is for those who want to keep in practice drawing the live model. Drawing can improve your sculpture and is a way to practice capturing gesture and rhythm. We will meet on Fridays from 9:30-12:30 at my studio located at 6486 First St. in Forestville. We start with a different model each week doing short gesture poses and work into longer poses(20-30 mins.) over the 3 hours. There is no instruction just plenty of room to experiment and have fun.

Dates: TBA
Time: 9:30a-12:30p
Cost: $20.oo per session (drop-in), or $60 per four class session (paid in advance)

Workshop in Cold Finishing Techniques

The Workshop in Cold Finishing Techniques is a day long workshop that will cover some basics of finishing bisque fired pieces. You will have the opportunity to try available materials including oxides, paints, wax, polishes and some surprises. I will also cover some color painting application and repair information. Experimentation is encouraged.

Bring 3-4 bisque fired pieces to finish and a sack lunch.

Date: Recommended after Figurative Workshop, TBA

Cost: $85.00