Unlike other skills, sculpture has an extensive scope of things you need to learn about if you want to make the most of your work. Sculpting is one part of it, but there is more.
Learning how to preserve and enhance your work by moulding and casting in a durable material is essential. However, to get that experience, you need to know about materials and techniques. This part is usually one of the student’s concerns and, simultaneously, an intriguing and exciting side of it.
These workshops and tutorials cover some of the leading materials used to mould and cast sculptures, providing you with the information you need to source yourself. For example, suppose you don’t know what resin to choose, what type of mould you should do, what materials are available and which is the best for your work, or how to finish your work. Then THis workshop can help you with all of that.
You will be moulding your work in our workshops, or if you work from home, you will get an overall idea of the most important things to know so you can apply it to your projects. Of course, you can always get in touch with the studio if you get stuck; we will be happy to help.
New dates in Australia are set by the end of the year at www.manlysculptureschool.com.
This workshop is not ongoing. Instead, the studio will organize an event on demand, so if you are interested in this subject, please subscribe and send a message to the studio showing your interest. Once enough people show interest, we will notify you and organize something in your area.
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Objects to mould are up to the student. Pictures of the objects need to be submitted for assessment and approval before the workshops start. Unapproved objects to mould might not be suitable for the workshop and potentially could be rejected.
The size of the object should be within the dimensions stated above. More significant size objects (if approved for the workshop) might incur extra costs of material to pay by the student. This will be notified. The product can be purchased during the workshop.
Each student must provide three objects to mould with this criteria before the workshop.
OBJECT 1: For buttered or brush-up silicon mould.
OBJECT 2: For Block mould.
OBJECT 3: For plaster mould.
martial pagesTaking a course with Javier was exactly what I needed in support to my saturday’s sculpting practices. We had time to go deep into anatomy and were provided all the tools by Javier, making the most of his own studies and anatomical references, for a better and easier understanding of it. I was able to strengthen my skills, knowledge and learnt so much more! Always inspiring to see Javier’s dedication to his craft and his work ethic.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Barry KeenanJust finished the 12 week Figure Écorché course, and I have learnt a lot! The crazy detail is there for advanced students, but do not be daunted if you have not taken the time to study anatomy before – Javier repeats the main skeleton landmarks often and examples of the simplified form are there so you can get a solid foundation. It is a privilege to have access to this level of teaching locally.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. M SurcoufI attended a 5-day Figure with Model workshop with Javier. This is my second workshop with Javier, and this one was equally as good as the first, if not better (because it was longer). Javier communicates his depth of anatomical knowledge through a combination of written handouts, theory, and more often (and more importantly), with hands-on demonstrations which serve to not only instruct, but to inspire. Javier’s workshops are fantastic. They are intensely focused and good fun at the same time. I feel like I’ve expand my understanding of how to work with clay and how the body works. I highly recommend Javier’s courses to anyone who’s interested.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Matthew Tan (X32 Lapis)I did a 2 Day Head Study with Javier. He was a great teacher to work with and helpful with the knowledge. Javier even went the extra mile for many of us when some of us forgot to bring plastic bags he told us no to worry that when we leave for the day he would go buy us plastic bags and made sure the clay were in workable condition for us to continue the next day. I would recommend Javier for people of all levels I myself went as a Beginner and thoroughly enjoyed my time. The interaction with other students was great too as we all chased our artistic endeavors together.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Adrian BosiI did a human figure workshop with Javier in Queenstown and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to anyone either wanting to learn the basics or wanting to level up their skills to the next level. He's very knowledgeable of anatomy and gives you the tools to capture it in the sculpture, while also explaining the whys and the hows. The classes had the perfect blend of theory and practice (with a killer playlist in the background) and he was happy to answer any questions and provide info and tips all along. I only wish I could've also done the human head workshop as well.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. McLeod FamilyJavier recently came to Queenstown and held a couple of workshops. I attended the Simplified Figure Workshop- it was intense, but even as a beginner I coped because the information Javier imparted was supported by the armature (a tangible figure), thorough explanations supported by literature with diagrams, and demonstrations on how the body moves, where the center line falls and how it balances. I have learned so much that I can apply to my pottery future efforts. Speaking to other attendees- everyone enjoyed themselves and were impressed at what they achieved under Javier's tutelage. If you worry that your skills are not good enough to attend- don't, Javier is a good teacher. Just do it!Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Kate RossJavier’s head study workshop was a fantastic two day intensive on creating a realistic sculptural work in clay. Learned a huge amount about the material and enjoyed a very different process from my usual way of working.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
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