Course Description:
Learn to create abstract 3D art forms by exploring non-objective, organic and figurative themes. Stoneware clay, along with metal, glass, and found objects may be used. Instruction in slab and coil building techniques will be investigated. Some sculpture experience is recommended. This class will use two specific stoneware clays with grog added for stability.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Course Description:
No previous sculpting experience is necessary as many of the fundamentals will be reviewed as needed by instructor based on previous teaching of Sheila Oettinger, Barbara Goldsmith and Shengsheng Xu over the past two decades at EAC. Explore your particular style while considering the form and proportions and gesture of the model’s pose.“Please bring a sketchbook for 5 or 6 quick sketches to start each class and for studies of each pose.
Skill Level: All Levels
Course Description:
Independent studio time with a nude model holding one pose per session. There is no instructor, and the course is informal with a monitor overseeing all studio sessions. Figure sculpture experience is a prerequisite.
Monitor: Samantha Younis
Course Description:
Have you ever wanted to sculpt a portrait from a live model? In this fun and challenging class, using water-based clay, you will learn classical sculpting skills including building a basic armature, recognizing the planes of the head, plus placing and modeling facial features. Lessons will include presentations of old master and contemporary portrait sculptors as well as demonstrations, explanations of anatomical structures, and individual instruction. Work realistically or more abstractly. All levels welcome.
Course Description:
Unleash your creative intuition and transform the beauty of nature into ceramic sculpture. In this hands-on course, you will learn to abstract and reinterpret organic shapes and textures, using hand-building techniques to create a truly unique sculpture. Discover your personal artistic voice and craft a final piece that reflects your own deep connection to the natural world.
Skill Level: All Levels
Course Description:
Unleash your creative intuition and transform the beauty of nature into ceramic sculpture. In this hands-on course, you will learn to abstract and reinterpret organic shapes and textures, using hand-building techniques to create a truly unique sculpture. Discover your personal artistic voice and craft a final piece that reflects your own deep connection to the natural world.
Skill Level: All Levels
Course Description:
This is for those interested in studio access without instruction. Anyone enrolling must adhere to EAC’s studio policies on materials, clean-up, and entrance and exit procedures. Prerequisite: students enrolled in Independent Study must have completed one Figure Sculpture class at EAC. Time depends on class schedules and will be determined in the first week of class.
Course Description:
Individual coaching on the drawing and painting aspects of portrait painting. Focus on developing your drawing skills only or develop your abilities to render the model in color. Bring drawing and or painting materials of your choice to the first class for poses lasting 2 to 3 weeks
Skill Level: Intermediate
Course Description:
In this class you will learn to use images, compositions, and textures from your photos to create paintings and mixed media art. We all have hundreds of images on our phones. Do you want to develop a couple into a painting or a mixed media piece? Photos we take reflect our taste, style, and interests. Let's take these further!
Skill Level: All Levels
