Portrait Sculpture Workshop - Continuing Education

 Five-Day Intensive Portrait Sculpture Workshop for Continuing Education

Carbon and Earth Studio is pleased to propose a five-day sculpture workshop designed specifically for educators in the New England area as part of their continuing education requirements. This immersive program will enhance teachers’ understanding of three-dimensional form, material techniques, human anatomy, and hands-on sculptural methods. This interactive workshop will enrich their classroom instruction for understanding form and 3-D principles. 

Workshop Details:

Title: Foundations of Portrait Sculpture: Anatomical Form, Structure, and Expression

Duration: 5 Days - 3 hour Sessions (Total of 15 studio hours, 15 PLU Credits)

Workshop Objectives:

Explore fundamental sculpture techniques, including additive and subtractive processes.

Develop a deeper understanding of anatomical form, proportion, and spatial relationships.

Create personal sculptural projects with individualized professional guidance.

Discuss effective ways to integrate sculptural techniques into the K-12 curriculum.

- Day 1: Introduction to sculpture, materials, composition & anatomical form

- Day 2: Starting the internal foundation of the sculptures

- Day 3: Anatomical study and application of cranial features

- Day 4: Fleshing out portraits, exploring anatomical principals  

- Day 5: Refining and finishing busts with a discussion of educator integration strategies

- Materials included

- Capacity for 3 artists