Students have been asking for a higher level sculpture and a T-Rex for years! Sharon created this project just for you. This project will teach you to create a larger sculpture complete with considerations for weight distribution, clay drying helps, and many other tips to make sculpture magnificent. Note: Sharon recommends low-fire clay as having […]
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Celtic period art is filled with representations of the Celtic knot. This project gently introduces you to basic sculpture techniques as you create an elegant, interwoven Celtic knot. With step-by-step guidance, you’ll shape, smooth, and refine your piece, gaining confidence as you go. No prior experience needed—just a curiosity to create and the joy of
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Bring your creativity to life! This is an medium level experience that blends texture, form, and vibrant finishes. In this hands-on project, you’ll shape your sculpture using clay, then bring it to life with rich Bombay inks and stains for a striking, professional-looking result. Whether you’re new to sculpture or exploring a new medium, this
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In this high quality project you will begin by learning the foundational skills of mold-making, carefully crafting a negative from clay to capture every intricate aspect of your design. Next, we move into the sculptural phase, where you’ll press clay into your mold, bringing the short sword to life with depth, texture, and a commanding
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This hands-on journey will guide you through the bold, expressive world of sculpting—transforming raw materials into a masterpiece worthy final project. You’ll begin by learning the foundational skills of mold-making, carefully crafting a negative from clay to capture every intricate aspect of your design. Next, we move into the sculptural phase, where you’ll press clay
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Step into the timeless beauty of classical design. In this unique experience, you’ll learn to blend traditional craftsmanship with modern materials, as we guide you through the essential fine art process—from concept to completion. First, you’ll craft a custom mold, learning how to shape and seal your form using clay and casting materials to capture
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Test your sculpture skills as you progress through this clay elephant! In this project, Sharon guides students through the process of creating a larger-scale relief sculpture. She explains the differences in the process based on the type of clay (self-hardening or low-fire). She then shows them how to paint and enhance the sculpture to make
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The Mesopotamian period of art was rich in relief sculptures, cylinder seals, bronze statues, and other forms of art. It is most known for relief sculptures. In this project Sharon will teach you the basics of creating a relief sculpture in the style of the ancient Mesopotamian art. This project is a Level 1 in
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Ancient Roman artists were masters of sculpture. When we think of ancient bust sculptures today, we often picture the famous Roman busts without realizing it. These artists would create a bust sculpture to honor important people. In this project Sharon will teach students the basics of bust sculpture. The subject of this project is the
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The Greek Period of art is still considered a golden age of ancient art. The Greeks were known for their sculptures. They created both relief sculptures and bronze sculptures. These ancient sculptures are corroded because they are very old. Join Sharon Hofer as she teaches students to create a relief sculpture and then paint it
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