Courses & Workshops Archives - Studio @ 55

Pottery Without a Wheel

Esther Boehm — Mon, 14 Feb 2022 11:52:48 +0000

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. Beginners will learn the techniques of […]

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Soapstone Carving

Esther Boehm — Fri, 21 Jan 2022 20:49:14 +0000

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. True or False?? Most Inuit will agree. I look at pieces, see “possibilities, but […]

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Introduction to Clay Modelling

Esther Boehm — Wed, 05 Jan 2022 19:26:12 +0000

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

Esther Boehm — Mon, 22 Nov 2021 23:37:36 +0000

Model figures, animals or abstract forms using chicken wire. An armature is a structure used as a base for a sculpture. Once the armature is made, it can be covered with a variety of materials including traditional papier maché, paper clay, plaster bandages (modroc) and cement. First, you will work out an idea for your […]

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Linocut Greeting Cards & Prints

Esther Boehm — Wed, 18 Nov 2020 21:12:06 +0000

Have you ever wondered what it feels like to carve your own image and see it come to life in ink? Linocut is a form of printmaking based on a simple idea: what you carve away will not print, and what remains will. It’s a process that encourages both focus and freedom — and often, […]

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