Figure Study in Clay
About this weekend workshop
The Life Study is one of the most challenging and rewarding endeavours in sculpture. It is essentially a study of nature with the luxury of having a live model who may create infinite variations for us to study. This is where we really learn to “see”.
The class begins with drawing as the pose is settled on, and which best serves as a sculptural study and also brings out the unique “essence” of the particular model. If required, a maquette and/or an armature will be made before the clay modelling begins. The full study then commences as we continue to draw in clay from all aspects of the model. Over the duration of the study the sculpture is continually developed as proportions and rhythms are clarified, and the surface becomes more subtly modelled. Always we are brought back to seeing the essence of the pose simply. In this way we are more easily able to problem solve the fundamentals before going deeper into the complexity of the figure.
The three days will focus solely on a direct study of the model. If you then wish to resolve your clay study and begin your plaster mould and casting process you may arrange to do so by continuing on with the Figure Study in Clay Extension, or you can come along during our Term 1 classes to continue with the process.
About the teacher
Damien Lucas began his study of drawing with the late David Wilson in Bathurst in 1997. Wilson then introduced him to master sculptor Tom Bass, which lead to the full time study and practise of sculpture.
He also completed his Bachelor of Fine Arts at National Art School, Sydney, in 2004, and received the Defiance Award for Excellence in Sculpture. He was awarded the “Highly Commended” Prize for the Ingenuity Maquette Show in 2021.
He has shown work in both group & solo exhibitions throughout NSW & his commissions are situated publicly and privately in Longreach QLD, Cootamundra NSW, Mittagong NSW, Sunbury VIC , Orange NSW, Coffs Harbour NSW, and Coopers Shoot NSW.
Damien’s 24 years + experience of teaching is available directly to you and will guide you along your journey in the visual arts!
Prices
3 Day session: $465
Price includes model's fee and materials.
Times
9.30am-4pm (each day)
Lunch break 12.30 - 1.30pm
(Feel free to bring your lunch or there are a few cafes close by)
Terms and conditions:
Please read our full terms and condition carefully to make sure we are on the same page.
Your space in class is reserved once full payment has been received. If you cannot attend the course or forgot, unfortunately, your ticket is not refundable. But if you are aware you can't participate in the class, you are welcome to pass your ticket to someone else to take your place! Your spot is not transferrable after the event.
COVID - Our studio is always keeping up to date with Covid safety plans to put your safety first. We are doing our best to keep our small studio sustainable; that's why we are unable to offer refunds. However, if you are unable to attend class due to a Covid -related reason (Feeling unwell, lockdowns), we can give you credit to attend at a later date if we are given 4 days notice. This is to ensure we can pass your spot to someone else.