On two consecutive Saturdays from 9-5pm, this figure sculpture workshop will be an introduction to

the basics of working three dimensionally. We will concentrate on quickly building major masses and

proportionally relating them to one another, capturing the gesture of the pose. The importance of

remaining aware that forms turn in space and are not frozen to a picture plane, constantly changing as

one moves around the figure will be stressed. Although not to be the focus of the workshop,

pertinent major anatomical features and landmarks will be discussed and demonstrated how

they can assist in realizing a figure in the round. For this workshop we will work on a seated or

reclining pose, thereby dispensing with the need for an armature and allowing us to dive right

in, get our hands dirty, learn and have fun.

MATERIALS*

Plastiline, a non-hardening and reusable clay

Apiece of plywood to build your sculpture on, minimum of 12” x 18”

Soft (bendable) fettling knife (link)

Wood modeling tool, one end with an angled knife edge and the opposite end rounded like a small finger (link)

* All materials can be purchased from the instructor at the beginning of the class, but please notify us at realistartleague@gmail.com in advance if you are in need