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SCULPTURE

Intermediate/Advanced Sculpture for the Outdoor Environment SC01SP08
Instructor: Karen Rossi
Monday afternoons, 2:30-5:30 (March 17-May 5)
Learn to take a personal approach to sculpture! In this class students will create artwork to adorn their yard, garden, and home. They will be encouraged to explore their outdoor locations in a quest to discover spaces that can be truly transformed. The masterpieces that are created through this class will allow students to create their very own meditation haven, outdoor mosaic gallery, or sculpture garden. The projects will be molded around the desires and inspirations of the student themselves. Prerequisite: metal class with Karen Rossi or Ann P. Lehman. Eight sessions: $274; members: $247

Study of the Figure SC02SP08
Instructor: Sue Chism
Monday evenings, 7:00-10:00 (March 17-June 2)
Students will learn to model the human figure through exercises and close study from a live model. Emphasis will be placed on learning anatomy while enhancing the ability to perceive and articulate human form. There will be lessons in human anatomy, structure of the figure, building a wire armature, modeling in clay, and casting in plaster. Some materials extra. Open to all levels. Eleven sessions: $413; members: $372

Metal Sculpture SC03SP08 a, b, or c
Instructor: Ann P. Lehman
a Wednesday afternoons, 4:30-7:00 (March 19-June 4)
b Wednesday evenings, 7:15-9:45 (March 19-June 4)
c Thursday mornings, 9:30-12:00 (March 20-June 5)
Study of form and structure in different metals--steel, brass, copper, bronze, and pewter--by exploring the many ways to work them. Welding, brazing, cutting with the oxy-acetylene torch, using plasma cutter, and MIG, are covered by demonstration and practice. Attendance is required at the first class for new students. Twelve sessions: $415; members: $374

Sculpture – Carving SC04SP08
Instructor: Robert C. Church
Thursday evenings, 6:30-9:30 (March 20-June 5)
Thursday night is T.V. night, but, what do you actually get from that besides fat, bored and brain dead. Use your mind and exercise your body while creating something that you can actually live with, something that you can keep, ponder and appreciate for more than a week. Explore your own unique sculptural forms through the carving process. Learn to express yourself in the 3rd dimension and discover the natural rhythm of using hand tools as you release your form and bring it to life. Experience the duality of carving stone (or wood) in our modern day push button society. This class is for beginners and returning students who wish to continue their sculptural investigations. Twelve sessions: $409; members: $368

Intro to Sculpture for the Outdoor Environment SC05SP08
Instructor: Karen Rossi
Saturday afternoons, 1:00-4:00 (March 22 & 29, April 5, 19, 26, May 3, 10, 31)
Explore the world of sculpture and mixed media while creating pieces for the out-of-doors. This class will provide the opportunity to learn about many exciting mediums. Stone, mosaic, glass, wood, and sheet metal will all be used to create unique, outdoor pieces. Methods for combining materials and basic principles of design will be discussed. However, the true fun begins when student start making their own artistic decisions and deciding what types of sculptures they want to create! From mobiles to garden stabiles to mosaic gazing balls, the possibilities are limitless! Eight sessions: $274; members: $247

Open Sculpture Studio
Friday evenings, 5:00-8:00
Monitored sessions for sculpture students who have taken sculpture classes at CAW. Open to all sculpture media. Sign-up and payment is in person and in advance at the Workshop office. Students must call in advance to register. Students must be approved by an instructor to enroll. They must have adequate knowledge of the sculpture studio. There is no instruction in this studio.
Cost: $10.00 per session for metalsmithing/jewelry; $7:00 per session for students not using torch; $12.00 per session for metal sculpture.

 

 

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WORKSHOPS

Wonderful World of Epoxy SC06SP08w
Instructor: David Millen
Saturday, April 5, 10:00-4:00
In this six-hour workshop at Millen Studio learn how to construct a figure using permanent and weather resistant materials. You will be shown how to make an armature and become familiar with epoxy. Ideas about how to finish and surface your sculpture will also be discussed. Students should bring a bag lunch if desired. Enrollment is limited to 8 students. This workshop will be held at Millen Studio, 179 Millbrook Rd, North Haven, Connecticut.  Cost: $105; members: $95

Fanciful Flights Workshop SC07SP08w
Instructor: Karen Rossi
Saturday morning, May 3, 9:00-12:00
For those who love whimsical artwork and creating their own masterpieces, this is the workshop for you! Make your very own flying “Short Story” using Karen’s blank ornaments. You’ll start off with a white metal figure which can be transformed into a personalized character all your own. The workshop will include painting, beading, and giving your ornament a swivel so that it will hang. You’ll have the opportunity to design the outfit, choose the hair color, and add charms. At the end you will have an original that is unique and personalized to you or someone you love. Perfect for Mother’s Day! Cost: $50; members: $45

 

 

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