Weekend pottery course in Eschach: Portrait and Bust

Learn the art of living expression and create impressive ceramic busts.
Atelier tonvogel - New
€490.00
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up to 5 people
Eschach
5h

About this class

In this weekend ceramic course, you will learn how to create impressive ceramic portraits and busts.

Discover the art of vivid expression and develop your artistic skills under professional guidance.


It is a 3-day weekly course on the following days:

  • Friday: 15:00 to 20:00
  • Saturday: 14:00 to 20:00
  • Sunday: 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

What you’ll do in the class

Day 1: Basics of bust form and artist anatomy

  • Introduction to materials and tools
  • Building a basic structure
  • Understanding artist anatomy for realistic portraits


Day 2: Building a life-size bust after a model bust

  • Practical exercises for building the bust
  • Tips and tricks for modeling facial features and expression


Day 3: Surface finish and final presentation

  • Fine-tuning details and surface structures
  • Discussion of techniques for completing and presenting the works

Who is the class suitable for?

This course is suitable for beginners and advanced students who want to expand their ceramic modelling skills.

Maximum number of participants: 6, for individual support and an intensive learning environment.

 

Details to remember

What to bring to the class

 

  • You'll need:
    • a water spray bottle
    • a solid fibreboard 50 x 40 cm, minimum thickness 16 mm
    • Impact wood or 40 cm squared timber
    • 2 hand towels or other wipes to keep moist and cover

 

What is included in the class?
  • Material costs & equipment
  • Professional guidance and support
  • Finished bust
  • Snacks during class
  • Joint Sunday lunch in the area


The work can be fired in our workshop for an additional charge.

Teamevents and groups
Bookable exclusively as a private event for groups of 3 to 5 people.
Duration
5h
Location
In the Atelier tonvogel in the Eschach brewery complex: Hauptstr. 42, 73569 Eschach.
Languages
German, English
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