Posted on 5th Mar 2011 @ 2:52 PM

Summer School Intensive Sculpture Workshops,

Camp Creative, Bellingen

Sculpture Workshop Intensive (9^th – 13th January 2012)

As you immerse yourself in this five day sculpture workshop you will learn about sculptural language, materials, & methodology as you develop your own project.

You may already have an idea that you would like to realise as a sculpture, or be guided to develop a starting point through discussion with the tutor. Either way, the course is bound to be engaging as each student finds their unique direction, & take steps to produce a work of sculpture as the week unfolds.

As each student will be working with a personal vision in mind, the methods & processes employed in the creation of their work will vary in response to the particular form, or language of the sculpture, but may include;

• Clay modelling
• Mould making & casting
• Direct plaster modelling
• Carving
• Construction

The course will be both fun & challenging, & you will be able to share a relaxing, provided lunch with other participants between sessions.

It is suitable for all levels of experience, including the complete beginner!

Schedule

Day 1  

am – Group discussion, course overview, examples of historical sculptural work, drawing of        ideas, & individual discussion.

pm – Making of maquettes (small scale models), armature (wire support) if necessary, commence full size project

Days 2 & 3

All day – Continue sculptural project, reviewing elements of sculptural “language” & design.

Day 4

am – Begin plaster waste mould making process.

pm – Finish mould making, open mould, clean mould & prepare for casting.

Day 5

am – Make plaster cast

pm- Finish plaster cast, chip out cast from the mould, make repairs & refinements.

For more information see campcreative.com.au

 Damien Lucas