Sculpting the human figure from a live model, this 12-week course will dive deep into the Anatomy. We will work from diagrams, master drawings, and photographic references to compare and apply to our study. 60 hours it´s just enough time to gain a more solid understanding of human anatomy.
This course is recommended for both traditional and digital artists, as it provides the opportunity to analyse the volumes, structure and geometry of the body, understanding the relationship between the different parts. With a live model posing we have a unique opportunity to study in an authentic and time-honoured learning process. We will work on a 1:3 scale (almost 750mm high) a generous size providing the opportunity to work more freely.
Modelling stand, armature and all materials are supplied. Please bring your own modelling tools. If you don´t already have tools, I recommend a set of cheap wooden spatulas for sculpting and pottery which can be found in any art shop. You should be able to work with these most of the time.
A suggestion for those who are keen to study the human figure, would be to combine this course with further practice. Fortunately, if you are not aware of it already, you should know Wellington is one of the most artistically active places in the world, no kidding. In this town, you can find an open live drawing session almost every day of the week. And on top of that, there is a live sculpting session on Saturdays in Javier’s studio. This landscape plus the great enthusiasm of the studios making it possible, provides a generous opportunity for those wanting to learn more and needing models to practice.
Pictures of the course July 19th – October 11th 2020.
Duration is 1 Term. Sunday Classes from 2pm-7pm.
Held at the Wellington school of drawing. 166a Cuba St.Wellington
COURSE COMPLETED
Figure & Écorché ( Second course)
Female figure
Course starts November 8th and runs through to February 21ST.
Duration is 1 Term. Sunday Classes from 2pm-7pm.
Held at the Wellington school of drawing. 166a Cuba St.Wellington
Price: $1150 NZ
Materials included.Stand provided. Modelling tools not included.
Max. students: 10
THINGS YOU WILL LEARN
Plastic appearance of the body and gesture.
It´s important to break the body into different volumes, simplifying the form into a basic structure so you can play around with it and make it look more flexible. In this course we will be learning how to break it down, the proportions, geometry, rhythms of the body and of the different parts.
Anatomy
Learning the landmarks of the skeleton will help with proportions and locating muscles, reaching gesture, weight and the energy contained within the form.
References
We will be using many references from drawing books, anatomy for artist, and real photographs, to help us in the learning process. References and looking at other artist’s work is always good because it gives you guidance.
Attended the 3 day workshop in Auckland. Great course would recommend it to anyone interested in learning anatomy from a very knowledgeable sculptor/teacher. The feedback on where to focus your efforts and how to achieve energy and flow to your work is top notch. Look forward to the next course
Javier is an extraordinary and inspiring teacher! I was so grateful for the time I got to spend in his class and with our amazing model. I learned so much and can see the results not only in sculpture but in my drawing as well. I am signing up for his next course ASAP!
Take this course. Each week there was a focus area of the body, Javier made casts of the specific sections to simplify and explain their action and form. Every question the class had was answered. It was inspiring to study with someone as dedicated and talented as Javier. Among many things I learned about balance and dynamic sweeps.
What a good course to learn anatomy! Theory, practice and the atmosphere was really nice! I personally liked the fact that -besides the model- there were a variety of references to fully understand anatomy and how it works to apply it on my sculpture (body skeleton, body parts sculptures, plus drawings and images were provided). This was my second workshop with Javier and I am super happy I met him cause I am learning a lot! Gracias!!
Signing up for this class was quite a commitment as it took up a good chunk of my weekends. After all I am very glad I did join in since it not only deepened my understanding of human anatomy but also gave me a whole new appreciation for evolution. Going through each body part and muscle systematically and having them explained on a live model in motion helped me comprehend form and function way better than any anatomy book ever could teach me. I’m very grateful to have Javier in this town and want to thank him for sharing his… Read more »
It is quite exceptional to find a course on anatomy for sculpting; anywhere in the world. So when you find one, jump on the opportunity! We just finished the first course on the male body and I am seeing amazing changes in my sculpting. This course gave me a much better idea of how a body should look but also about why it looks that way. Understanding what you see takes sculpting to a higher level. On Saturdays, I participate in the live model sculpting sessions with Javier. Not only have I much improved in sculpting the model’s poses but… Read more »
As someone primarily interested in drawing I found this course very interesting, accessible and useful.
Javier is very knowledgeable in term of the human anatomy and clearly experienced as a sculptor. This allows the course to be precise and refreshing.
I found sculpting and drawing are quite intertwine and hope I can continue improving both in the future.