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Explore Modern Sculpture in the studio through the creation of a personal totem.
Overview:
 This studio course is an introduction to the tools, materials, and methods of modern sculpture. Discussion of studio theory will present issues from realism to abstraction. Hands-on assignments will compliment the discussions with work in papier-mâché, plaster carving, found objects, and soft material carving. Techniques introduced will cover the sculptural processes of carving, modeling, and construction.
The emphasis in this course is on recognizing and developing your talents in various techniques in particular and 3-D organization in general. Along with manual skills such as drawing and modeling, the course involves history, critical thinking, and theoretical analysis of art. No prior study or experience in art is necessary.
Projects
- Principles of additive 3-D organization studied with papier-mâché, plaster casting, and found objects integration
- Principles of subtractive 3-D organization studied with cellular concrete carving and found objects integration
The projects are not meant to develop a particular technique or style, but to help the student recognize the breadth of materials, techniques, and ideas used in sculpture today. The final result of the course is the creation of multiple personal totems - representations of an individual's history, beliefs or experiences.
Each project will typically have 3 or 4 steps and take several weeks to complete.
It is advised that you attend each course. However, if you know you'll be absent, please contact us in advance.
Student preparation:
- Think about ideas for your personal totem
- Preparatory sketches pencil/pen on paper
- Collect found objects
Course Curriculum:
Week 1
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Introduction and explanation of curriculum
Introductory studio theory: short history; trends; figurative vs. abstract
Methods (additive vs. subtractive e.g., clay vs. stone)
Show art books for inspiration and discussion, etc.
Explain drawing as a key element in development of expression
Sketch ideas for personal totem in papier-mâché
Begin armature building for additive method (papier-mâché / plaster carving) according to sketch |
Week 2
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Question and comments from Week 1
Finish armature if necessary
Begin Papier-mâché over armature
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Week 3
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Question and comments from Week 2
Finish Papier-mâché if necessary
Start Plaster of Paris shell |
Week 4
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Question and comments from Week 3
Finish Plaster of Paris shell if necessary
Add Found Objects if desired
Begin shaping Plaster of Paris |
Week 5
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Question and comments from Week 4
Finish shaping of Plaster of Paris
Add Found Objects if desired (before or after polychrome)
Polychrome or Patina Plaster of Paris |
Week 6
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Question and comments from Week 5
Varnish or seal Plaster of Paris sculpture
Sketch ideas for personal totem in cellular concrete
Begin cellular concrete sculpture
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Week 7
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Question and comments from Week 6
Finish cellular concrete sculpture
Add Found Objects if desired |
Week 8
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Question and comments from Week 7
Finish cellular concrete sculpture if necessary
Polychrome or Patina cellular concrete sculpture
Varnish or seal cellular concrete |
Registration Information:
| Course: |
Group Sculpture Course |
| Theme: |
Personal Totem |
| Course Code: |
VA-7704 |
| Location: |
Artist's studio - junkyard
Kanaal Zuid 16 - Van Uffelen Recycling
7332 BB, Apeldoorn |
| Start date: |
Fall 2010 |
| Duration: |
8 weeks, 1 day a week, 2 hours per day each Wednesday
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| Time: |
19:00 - 21:00
NOTE: By special request the workshop can be held on the weekend or during the day. |
| Instructor: |
Jason Jeffers |
| Minimum students: |
8 |
| Maximum students: |
10 |
| Cost: |
€175 per person including materials (excl. 6% BTW) |
Course Dates:
| Block | Dates | Time |
| Block 1 |
October 27, November 3, 10, 17, 24, December 1, 8, 15 |
19:00 - 21:00 |
| Block 2 |
January 12, 19, 26, February 2, 9, 16, 23, March 2 |
19:00 - 21:00 |
| Block 3 |
March 9, 16, 23, 30, April 6, 13, 20, 27 |
19:00 - 21:00 |
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