Sale Price:
$410.00
Original Price:
$440.00
Early bird discount if booked before April 6
Classes run between 2pm to 4pm
This course continues the exploration of sculptural form through more advanced work with plaster and cement. Designed for participants who already have basic experience with plaster, the class focuses on developing structural thinking in sculpture and expanding material possibilities within a studio environment.
Throughout the course, participants will work with plaster and cement as two distinct sculptural materials, exploring their different structural and surface qualities. We will experiment with armatures, layering techniques, and material integration using fabric, wire, and found elements to create sculptural forms with varied textures and weight.
The studio format allows time for experimentation, problem-solving, and individual guidance as each participant develops their own sculptural project while developing a personal approach to working with plaster and cement.
Course Structure
Session 1 April 19th— Structural Form and Armatures
We begin by focusing on internal structures for sculpture. Participants experiment with building armatures using wire and lightweight materials that can support plaster-based forms.
Session 2 April 26th— Expanding Plaster Techniques
This session focuses on advanced approaches to working with plaster, including layered construction, surface development, and sculptural form building.
Session 3 May 3rd— Introduction to Cement in Sculpture
Participants are introduced to cement as a sculptural material. We explore its structural qualities and experiment with small cement forms and casting techniques.
Session 4 May 10th — Developing a Final Sculpture
Participants continue developing a sculptural piece using either plaster or cement. The final session includes a group discussion and reflection on the works created during the course.
Instead of make up classes we offer 3 hours of open studio time and no instruction included during open studio time.
No make ups or refunds are available due to the limited size and special nature of the class. If you miss a class, we will provide you with extra open studio time.
Instructor - Katerina Sokolovskaya
Early bird discount if booked before April 6
Classes run between 2pm to 4pm
This course continues the exploration of sculptural form through more advanced work with plaster and cement. Designed for participants who already have basic experience with plaster, the class focuses on developing structural thinking in sculpture and expanding material possibilities within a studio environment.
Throughout the course, participants will work with plaster and cement as two distinct sculptural materials, exploring their different structural and surface qualities. We will experiment with armatures, layering techniques, and material integration using fabric, wire, and found elements to create sculptural forms with varied textures and weight.
The studio format allows time for experimentation, problem-solving, and individual guidance as each participant develops their own sculptural project while developing a personal approach to working with plaster and cement.
Course Structure
Session 1 April 19th— Structural Form and Armatures
We begin by focusing on internal structures for sculpture. Participants experiment with building armatures using wire and lightweight materials that can support plaster-based forms.
Session 2 April 26th— Expanding Plaster Techniques
This session focuses on advanced approaches to working with plaster, including layered construction, surface development, and sculptural form building.
Session 3 May 3rd— Introduction to Cement in Sculpture
Participants are introduced to cement as a sculptural material. We explore its structural qualities and experiment with small cement forms and casting techniques.
Session 4 May 10th — Developing a Final Sculpture
Participants continue developing a sculptural piece using either plaster or cement. The final session includes a group discussion and reflection on the works created during the course.
Instead of make up classes we offer 3 hours of open studio time and no instruction included during open studio time.
No make ups or refunds are available due to the limited size and special nature of the class. If you miss a class, we will provide you with extra open studio time.
Instructor - Katerina Sokolovskaya
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