Chu Chu Ceramics
Figurative Sculpture Class with Mapi
Figurative Sculpture Class with Mapi
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Explore the art of sculpting the human torso in clay in this engaging 5-week course. Whether you're new to sculpture or looking to build on your existing skills, you'll learn the fundamentals of creating expressive, three-dimensional forms.
Students may choose to sculpt either a small portrait bust or a torso, working from reference, students will learn to see and sculpt the human figure in simplified forms, exploring gesture, proportion, and expression.
Instruction will cover building techniques, modeling, refining details, and surface finishing, with individualized guidance throughout the course.
All clay, tools, and materials are provided. Just bring your creativity and enthusiasm to learn. By the end of the course, you'll have a completed sculpture and a solid foundation in figurative clay sculpture techniques.
Duration: 5 weeks
Materials: All materials and tools included
Skill Level: Beginners to intermediate welcome
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Class schedule:
Week 1: INTRO To sculpting. studio tour, basic theory, review of tools and materials, choosing a project. checking references and how to use them. block in shapes.
Week 2: Demo on primary forms: mass and proportions. anatomical landmarks
Week 3: demo secondary forms planes and rhythms
Week 4: refining major forms and hollowing/re-attaching
Week 5: refining details and demo on glazing or cold finishes
*bisque firing is included with the course, there are long drying times for sculpture before they can be fired, you will be notified when they are ready (3-4 weeks)
If you would like to finish your sculpture at the studio, you may book a drop-in class for $45+gst when they are out of the bisque firing.
Choose from:
Underglaze and clear glaze with additional glaze firing ($10 extra)
Acrylic Paint (included with drop-in fee)
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Cancellation Policy
We offer a 7 day cancellation policy prior to your first class. No re-booking or refund is available if you cancel for any reason after 7 days before your first class. You are welcome to gift your spot to another person should you are not able to attend.
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About the Artist:
Vancouver-based Colombian self-taught sculptor and potter Mapi Acuña comes from a long lineage of artists. Her life has been full of creative practice including a career in media arts, a major in photography, culinary arts and later in life, a passion developed in clay sculpture work.
What sparked an unexpected career shift was a pivotal moment when she discovered sculpting through modelling chocolate. What began as a playful experiment quickly evolved into a genuine passion for three-dimensional form and figurative expression.
By the end of 2023, Mapi embraced ceramics as her primary medium, finding in clay the permanence, depth, and expressive possibilities she had been seeking. Working under the name Phenomena Sculpture & Ceramics, she creates figurative sculptures that celebrate the beauty, emotion, and complexity of the human form.
Instagram: phenomena_phenomena
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