Basic Sculpture

Course Description

Sculpture making is the art of creating three-dimensional objects by shaping or manipulating materials such as clay, stone, metal, wood, or even recycled materials. Sculptures can range from small, intricate pieces to large, monumental installations. Sculptors use various techniques and tools to shape and transform the materials into their desired forms.

What You’ll Learn From This Course

• 1. • Carving: This involves removing material from a solid block to create a sculpture. It is commonly used with materials like wood, stone, or ivory. Tools such as chisels, gouges, and knives are used to carve and shape the material.
     • Modeling: This technique involves adding and manipulating materials like clay or wax to create the sculpture. Artists use their hands or various tools to shape and mold the material into the desired form. Modeling allows for greater flexibility and the ability to make changes during the sculpting process.
     • Casting: Casting involves creating a mold of the desired sculpture and then pouring a liquid material such as molten metal or plaster into the mold. Once the material hardens, the mold is removed, leaving behind the sculpture. This technique is often used for reproducing sculptures or creating multiple copies of the same piece.
     • Welding and Assembling: This technique involves joining various materials together to create a sculpture. Metal sculptures, for example, can be created by welding or soldering different metal pieces to form the desired shape. Assembling can also involve combining different materials such as wood, metal, and found objects to create mixed-media sculptures.
     • Construction: This technique involves building a sculpture by assembling various elements or components. It often involves using materials like metal, wood, or plastic. Artists may use techniques such as cutting, bending, and connecting materials to construct the sculpture.

Certification

certificates only for a full 3-month course