Introduction to Classic Portrait Sculpting

Students learn bone structure and relationships of key features of a human head. Skull anatomy, proportion of key features of the head, facial expression, racial variation in bone structure and facial features, gender variants, details of sculpting features in clay similar to carving, variations of hair sculpting. A detailed study of the skull precedes working with a life model. Students will produce a bust that can be fired or made into a bronze.

Cost

$350, plus payment to the tutor on the day :

• Wooden armature – $50
• Clay extra @ $40 for 1.5 bags

Bring

• Your own sculpting tools
• apron
• comfortable shoes
• spray water bottle
• drinking water
• lunch
• 2 plastic bags
• a box to carry work home