Virginia Art and Soul Workshops

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Stephanie Lee 9-4:30 Friday	852 - Plaster Architecture	[back to quicklinks] $ 130 Plus $15 materials fee
In this fun exploration of translating plaster into three dimensional form students will learn plaster sculpture construction and armature as well as carving and shaping sculptural forms.  Students will also learn to work with plaster and plaster-like products as well as recipes for creating textural effects and hardness in the plaster. Various finishing and textural effects using paint, carving, sanding, and by incorporating paper ephemera and found objects will be explored in depth.  Students will go home with a booklet of tips, techniques and general helpful hints for use at home.  They can also expect to get a bit messy but will enjoy that they will be able to finish a sculpture in this one day class. Supply List: --1-2 rolls of “Rigid Wrap” brand plaster gauze --Apron --Rags (2-3); an old t-shirt is ideal --Awl --Exacto knife --Scissors --Pliers and wire cutters --1 Roll of heavy gauge iron wire (sold as baling wire) --Acrylic Paints in your choice of colors --1-2 Chip brushes (1-2 inch) --Artist Brushes for detail work --2 sheets of sandpaper - 1 @ 80 grit, 1 @ 120 grit --Metal spoon - preferable larger for mixing plaster --Pencil --Spray bottle Optional: --Sculpting tools used for clay sculpting --2-4 Bricks of floral foam for silk or dried flowers (not fresh flowers) available at most craft stores --Flexible plastic container for mixing plaster --Hair dryer --Paper Ephemera such as images and old book pages --Found Objects Materials fee includes:  plaster and plaster products; wood substrates; protective supplies (dust masks, gloves, etc.) Questions?  Contact the instructor at:  stephanielee@uci.net

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