Art Alley Studio offers a variety of classes for different age groups and skill levels: Click on the links below to view the full schedule of classes.
Sculpture Class
New class this session. Oscar Soto, a sculptural ceramic artist will teach 3 different projects for this 8 week class. Class 1 – a flower sculpture with petal making. Class 2 – 6″ x 4″ masks to use as tests for your finished bust. Class 3 – Practicing finishes for your final sculpture using acrylic paints and guache. Class 4 – Cut out slabs + starting the torso, attaching the neck. Class 5 – Start the sculpting the head. By this class you will need reference photos: Reference photos: • 5 photos taken of model from profile, 2 – 3/4 angle both sides of face, front facing, 2- profiles- left and right. They are to be taken with models head straight, hair up, no glasses, jewelry, or anything else that will obstruct the facial features. Make sure all features (including ears) are visible. • 8-12 photos of your model holding the pose you wish to sculpt from all angles (including back). These are used to focus on the pose and expression you wish to capture, as well as hair style and other accessories.
Class 6 – Finishing Facial features attaching the skull cap, creating hair. Class 7 Finalizing the surface texture and detail. Class 8 – Cold finish bisque fired bust.
Friday Evening Pottery 6:30-9:00pm Instructor: Oscar Soto Session: Nov 1, 8, 15, 22, Dec 6, 13, 20, 27 Reserve Now Purchase Sculpture Tool Set