Sculpting the Human Portrait Workshop
January 16, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
$100
Sculpting the Human Head / Portrait with Local Sculptor Eduardo Gomez Rojas https://www.eduardogomezgallery.com/
See pictures below of student outcome of student success. If necessary, an open studio will be available to finish up any last-minute touchups. The course is 3 days; the first day is the écorché and day 2 & 3 students will have a live model.
Day 1 is $100
Day 2 & 3 $350
This class taught by Eduardo Gomez is a step-by-step demonstration of the techniques involved in sculpting the human head in clay. The class will cover basic anatomy of the head and its anatomical proportions. It will also cover anatomical issues related to aging and race and facial expressions. Students will learn how to use the shape and the planes of the face to obtain a general likeness and study different ways of modeling the individual parts of the head from the nose, lips, ears and eyes, etc.
Basic aesthetic issues involved in designing a bust sculpture will be covered as well as how to prepare it for firing or molding along with different mounting options. Surface finishing techniques are covered in an additional class after the piece has been bisque fired. The course includes 25 pounds of clay, one bisque firing, the cost of the live model, and use of an armature and all the basic tools needed to sculpt the portrait. This class is for all levels and meets for three consecutive days as follows:
Day 1 is for the beginner that has never created an écorché. An écorché is a very important learning experience. Students will create the skull in the morning and after lunch, students will learn to apply muscles to the skull. This aspect of the workshop is foundational, and students come away with an understanding of the structure of the human head and necessary for the beginner.
Day 2 & 3 we will have the live model and will delve into sculpting. Those students that have previous experience of creating an écorché may forego the first day and register for Days 2 & 3. Classes begin at 10 am to 1 pm, a one-hour lunch break (we do not supply lunch), and resume from 2-5 pm daily.