Weekend Ceramic Portrait & Bust Course in Eschach
Learn the art of living expression and create impressive ceramic busts. We create a realistic human bust step by step
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Duration: 17h
German, English
3 - 6 people
Eschach
What to expect
- Create expressive clay portraits
- Model faces with pro guidance
- Learn facial anatomy hands-on
- Take home Your finished bust
About this class
In this weekend ceramics 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…
What you’ll do in the class
Day 1: Basics of bust form and artist anatomy
- Introduction to materials and tools
- Construction of a basic structure, substructure
- Construction of the bust as a dummy, all proportions are already laid out here, skull, field of vision, neck and body base
- Understanding the artist's anatomy for realistic portraits, including drawing or using image examples
Day 2: Building a life-size bust after a model bust
- Now it really starts
- Practical exercises to build up the bust
- Apply facial features, eyes, nose, mouth, surfaces
- Tips and tricks for modeling facial features and expression
Day 3: Surface finish and final presentation
- Fine-tuning details and surface structures
- How is it with the ears
- How do I style the hair
- Fine-tuning and corrections
- Discussion of techniques for completing and presenting the works
What is included in the class?
- Materials and equipment
- Professional guidance and support
- Finished bust
- Snacks during the course
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
Who is the class suitable for?
This course is suitable for beginners and advanced users who want to expand their skills and understanding of depicting faces and busts. Maximum number of participants: 6, for individual sup…
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