24 Hour Classes
INSTRUCTOR: Daniela Kiefhaber, Artisan
COURSE: Direct Porcelain Sculpting
PROJECT: Sculpting a Jointed Baby
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
In this class the students will learn how to sculpt a jointed baby in raw porcelain clay. The direct sculpting technique is rarely used in miniature doll making, but its end result is a precious, one of a kind, porcelain piece with crisp details and durability. The joints (and there are many) will turn the finished baby into a lifelike personality that moves around. Students of all levels will have pleasing results as the instructor will guide you through the process, step through step. They will start from scratch, sculpting and refining the body parts with various tools. A box with sample pieces in the right size will help students get the correct scale. After a first firing at a lower temperature, the clay is stronger, allows better handling, sanding, and more refining. Then the doll parts will be bisque fired, polished, and painted with China paints. The students will learn an easy painting technique using different mediums and oils. The end result will be an absolute individual baby and a very proud creator. We will be sculpting babies with eyes on cuteness and anatomy. This is a fun class!
TIME:
24 hours. Completion is likely.
POWER TOOLS:
none
SKILL LEVEL:
Beginner
MATERIALS FEE:
$20 to be collected at school