Form and matter – Ceramic sculpture
Introduction
Is a piece of fired clay ceramic or sculpture?
Is the definition personal? Or does it depend on the size? Or whether the piece is utilitarian or not?
Sculpture could be made with any material, such as wood, metal, plastic, textile, also clay, etc.
The definition of ceramics is “fired clay” therefore the same piece could be ceramic and at the same time a sculpture.
Objectives
The process of creating sculpture with clay will be taught.
Complementing theory with practice to learn about the various working techniques for high-temperature ceramics.
The student will be able to acquire the conceptual knowledge to develop individual creative aspects with the knowledge of the material and ceramic techniques.
The course is aimed at those who are interested in design and want to learn the basic techniques for working with clay.
It is not necessary to master the craft techniques of these materials.
Contents
Talk about ceramic sculpture and material.
Nature observation exercises and transformation of the pieces.
Clay modeling and review of the models: shape, size, colors, etc.
Methodology
Ornamental Design Projects
Projects of shapes and materials
Practical exercises
Theoretical classes, multimedia material (slides and videos).
Teacher: Yukiko Murata
Three-day course,
October 23, Sunday
November 5 and 19, Saturdays
from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Price: 150 euros
Includes materials and firings
Inscriptions: info@ruthcepedano.com or telf. 655 10 96 51
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