Master the complex forms of the human face through the art of Écorché sculpture. Build a life-size anatomical sculpture of the human head, starting with a plaster cast skull and sculpting the unique facial muscles on top. Explore the anatomy of the head through lectures, textbooks, and hands-on practice in this immersive workshop.
Écorché sculpture workshop is strong method to master and to commit the complex forms of the human figure to memory. This course will focus on better understanding the skull and muscles of the face, as well as it's various facial features. Students will use oil-based clay on an armature to build a life size anatomical sculpture of the human head. They will first sculpt a life-size skull from an actual plaster cast. They will then proceed to sculpt the unique muscles of the face onto the skull. Students will learn through a series of master lectures on the anatomy of the head, anatomy textbooks, and photo as needed.
Required materials for the class are as follows:
1.) One basic head armature
2.) Basic set of sculpture tools if you have them. If you do not have tools we can supply these for you.
3.) 5 blocks of Sargent or Van Aken brand sulfur-free oil clay in the 4.5 or 5 pound blocks (required). The clay must be of a soft or medium consistency.
No refunds will be given.
In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.
Students gave glowing reviews about the Intro to Écorché: Portrait Anatomy class, noting that they learned significantly more than just sculpting techniques. The course is comprehensive, encompassing anatomy, philosophy, drafting, and the study of light and shadow. A common theme in reviews was personal growth, with students discovering artistic abilities that they didn't know they possessed and building confidence to identify themselves as sculptors. Many appreciated the quality of instruction, citing James as a highly skilled artist and inspiring teacher who is great at bringing out the best in his students. Even for those with prior sculpting experience, this class was considered valuable. James' meticulousness, knowledge, and excellent communication were also highlighted. 1. "It's more than just sculpting, it's anatomy, philosophy, drafting, studying light and shadow, and more." 2. "This class was honestly an inspiration. It allowed me to pursue artistic abilities I didn't know I had." 3. "James is an excellent artist and teacher and an around great guy. He is inspiring to work with and seems to truly enjoy getting the best out of his students."
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Sunset Park, Brooklyn
117 57th St 2nd Fl
Btwn 1st & 2nd Avenues
Brooklyn, New York 11220 Sunset Park, Brooklyn
117 57th St 2nd Fl
Btwn 1st & 2nd Avenues
Brooklyn, New York 11220
We are conveniently located just a few blocks away near the 59th station off the N/R train and right next to the ferry stop for the South Brooklyn Ferry coming from Wall Street in Manhattan to Sunset Park Brooklyn. You can find parking right outside or at the Brooklyn Army Terminal next door.
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