Your registration has been received successfully for the “Introduction to Sculpting the Face” weekend workshop.

This workshop will cover the same teaching as the monthly “Introduction to Sculpting the Face” except it is compacted into one week-end.

  • Friday, May 31: 7:00 – 8:00 pm Sculpture Demonstration, Open to the Public
  • Saturday, June 1: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm (one hour lunch break)
  • Sunday, June 2: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm (one hour lunch break)

Studio Address:

805 Gilmore Avenue (corner with Union Street) in Burnaby. It is a former convenience store.

by Transit

If you’re travelling by Skytrain, get off at the Gilmore Station and take the 129 bus heading north on Gilmore. Get off at Union Street. You can also travel by bus to Hastings & Gilmore and either take a short walk to Union or wait for the 129 bus travelling south.

By Car

If you’re driving, there is free street parking.

Workshop Content:

This introductory class focuses on facial features. You will model in clay a 4-5 inch facial feature: an eye, nose, mouth and ear.

CLASS FORMAT:

The instructor will demonstrate the sculpting technique. You will then copy an existing sculpture. You will develop eye training by observing the three-dimensional forms. Emphasis is on developing an understanding of sculpture language, form and plane. You will familiarize yourself with working in clay and using sculpture tools.

SCULPTURE STUDIES:

This class does not cover detailed anatomical exploration or naming of musculature. The emphasis is on creating a strong sculptural shape by observing the “landmarks” of the face and understanding the relationship between the high and low points of the surface, where the plane changes direction and the angle of the planes.

What to Expect:

Participants will be standing at sculpture stands for most of the day. Prepare to wear comfortable shoes. Materials provided. We work with a water-based clay that some people find drying on the skin. In this case you may wish to bring some light gardening type gloves or rubber gloves. Most people, however, work with the clay directly.

Where to Eat:

If you bring your lunch, there is a city park with a picnic table three blocks from the studio. “West-Sells Park” is located at the corner of MacDonald Avenue and Georgia Street.

If you would like to buy your lunch, there are many restaurants along Hastings Street to grab a quick bite.

Picking Up Your Sculptures:

After the workshop ends, your sculptures will need to dry and be fired in a kiln. The studio will contact you when they are ready to be picked up, normally within a few weeks. If you would like to apply a finish to your fired sculptures, consider registering for the Paint & Finish Session. Details on the website: www.vancouversculpture.com.

Questions:

If you have any questions feel free to email the studio at

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We look forward to seeing you!