Author: Esther Boehm
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Using an Armature for Sculpture
There are a great many materials and methods that can be used for sculpture. What you choose depends on the design of the project you are working on. Clay modelling is a wonderful technique but it has its limitations when it comes to more delicate, larger or complex forms. For example, a sculpture of a…
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Making Pottery Without a Wheel
Clay is a wonderful malleable material that can be formed not only into sculptures but into functional and decorative ceramics. It is the feeling of the clay and the oneness with it that not only produces objects but also leads to a relaxing meditative experience.
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Pottery Without a Wheel
Clay is a wonderful malleable material that can be formed not only into sculptures but into functional and decorative ceramics. When we think of pottery, working with a pottery wheel springs to mind. There are, however, three hand-building techniques that can be learned without investing in a pottery wheel.
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Soapstone Carving
In this course, we will follow the way of the Canadian Inuit: “We, the Inuit are known for having a vision when working with stone. For instance, I can look at a piece of raw material and “see” something in it.
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Introduction to Clay Modelling
Animals, the human figure, imaginary characters and monsters or even abstract shapes can be modelled out of clay. Forming clay by building up and taking away is an excellent method for learning to work in 3 dimensions. In this course, you will choose your subject, build up your clay and work towards creating your sculpture.
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Sculpture using Armatures
Model figures, animals or abstract forms using chicken wire.