{"product_id":"figurative-human-form-sculpture-class","title":"Figurative Sculpture Class with Mapi","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExplore 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStudents may choose to sculpt either a small \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eportrait bust\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or a \u003cstrong\u003etorso\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, working from reference, students\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e will learn to see and sculpt the human figure in simplified forms, exploring gesture, proportion, and expression. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstruction will cover building techniques, modeling, refining details, and surface finishing, with individualized guidance throughout the course.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll clay, tools, and materials are provided.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuration:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 5 weeks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e All materials and tools included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSkill Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Beginners to intermediate welcome\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e ---\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eClass schedule:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWeek 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. \u003cbr\u003eWeek 2: Demo on primary forms: mass and proportions. anatomical landmarks\u003cbr\u003eWeek 3:  demo secondary forms planes and rhythms \u003cbr\u003eWeek 4: refining major forms and hollowing\/re-attaching\u003cbr\u003eWeek 5: refining details and demo on glazing or cold finishes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*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)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose from:\u003cbr\u003eUnderglaze and clear glaze with additional glaze firing ($10 extra)\u003cbr\u003eAcrylic Paint (included with drop-in fee)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e ---\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCancellation Policy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e---\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Artist:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVancouver-based Colombian self-taught sculptor and potter \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMapi Acuña\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBy 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 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhenomena Sculpture \u0026amp; Ceramics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, she creates figurative sculptures that celebrate the beauty, emotion, and complexity of the human form.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstagram: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/phenomena_phenomena\/\"\u003ephenomena_phenomena\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chu Chu Ceramics","offers":[{"title":"Mondays Aug 3-31 | 6:00-8:45pm | 5 sessions","offer_id":47249147035817,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/5184\/8617\/files\/collage_sculpture.jpg?v=1783699359","url":"https:\/\/chuchu.ca\/products\/figurative-human-form-sculpture-class","provider":"Chu Chu","version":"1.0","type":"link"}