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Character Sculpture (Intermediate Handbuilding)

Dirtbag Arthaus

4.0 2 reviews

Bring your characters to life in clay with a workshop that blends storytelling and sculpture. Refine your handbuilding skills while exploring form, texture, and color to create expressive, one-of-a-kind pieces. With expert guidance and a supportive community, push your creativity and develop unique sculptures that capture personality and movement.

Intermediate
18 and older
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229 Cook St, Brooklyn, NY
12 hours over 6 sessions

Character Sculpture (Intermediate Handbuilding)

Character Sculpture (Intermediate Handbuilding)

Character Sculpture (Intermediate Handbuilding)

Character Sculpture (Intermediate Handbuilding)

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Description

Unleash your creativity and bring your characters to life in clay!

This intermediate-level course is perfect for potters looking to refine their handbuilding techniques while developing unique, illustrative sculptures.

This class is all about storytelling through form, texture, and color. Get ready to push your creativity and create something truly one-of-a-kind!

What’s included?

Hands-on instruction in essential handbuilding techniques
24/7 studio access to practice at your own pace
A welcoming and supportive community

Prerequisite:

Students enrolling in intermediate handbuilding should be comfortable with coil, slab, and pinch techniques. This level is for those who can intentionally shape their pots or sculptures and are ready to explore new methods while working with larger amounts of clay.

Sample Class Format

Week 1 – Develop your character concept and plan the illustration-to-sculpture process.
Weeks 2-4 – Dive into handbuilding techniques to shape and construct your figure.
Week 5 – Explore surface textures and decoration using slips and other finishing techniques.
Week 6 – Final touches! Glazing to bring out the details and personality of your piece.

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Dirtbag Arthaus

Dirtbag Arthaus, a women-founded art studio in Brooklyn, offers inclusive and LGBTQ+ friendly art classes and workshops in pottery, drawing, and painting. This creative haven aims to inspire and nurture creativity, providing a welcoming space to escape the daily grind and unleash your artistic potential.

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