Rendering the human figure in clay is one of the richest traditions in art history and education. It is revealing and collective experience – the artist departs with an external piece of work and, hopefully, enriched personal awareness. Javier teaches 5-day figure workshops in Wellington and Auckland on a regular basis.
The class works with a nude model who strikes a different pose in each workshop. Javier moves through the class and, with reference to the model and previous figures, he helps students translate the pose into a clay 750mm sculpture. These workshops are as entertaining as they are intense, and many students return. With multiple visits, a student will improve their artistry and dexterity and can appreciate the subtleties of studying diverse models who may display the beautiful and the peculiar, the vulnerable and the heroic.
Clay
– 10 Kg bag for the main work. You can bring your own or you can buy it on the first day of the workshop.
Tools
– You can buy 2 spatulas, a big one and a medium one available
on the website for $40 + shipping. This will help you to do
most of the work. You can also use your own tools, just
remember ceramic tools are not ideal for sculpting.
– Some carvers can be helpful too.
Armature
– Will be supplied.
The workshop runs twice a year between Auckland and Wellington, setting up a different challenge with a live model changing pose each time. There is also plenty of material, tutorials and online courses that can help you on this journey and keep you connected with the community. To ensure you get this information sign up to the newsletter.
Friendly and relaxed work environment that enhances both individual and group learning processes. Flexible and personalised attention that adapts to the needs of the student, in a collaborative dynamic. Opportunity to connect with the community.
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