Plaster Architecture
Stephanie Lee Student Level: All
Type of Workshop: Process and Project
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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, incorporating paper ephemera and found objects will be explored in depth. They can also expect to get a bit messy but will enjoy that they may be able to finish a sculpture in this one day class even with no prior sculpting experience. A take-home booklet of hints, tips and general information for working with plaster at home will help them in future working with plaster.
Materials/Kit Fee of $5 payable to Instructor at class time includes:
Armature wire
Plaster and plaster-like products
Pigments
Glues
Sand
Papers
Use of sculpting tools used for clay sculpting
Masking tape
Dust masks
Latex glovesSupply List:
1-2 rolls of “Rigid Wrap” brand plaster gauze
2-4 Bricks of floral foam for silk or dried flowers (not fresh flowers) available at most craft stores -- plain white styrofoam works fine too.)
Awl
Exacto knife
Scissors
Acrylic Paints in your choice of colors
Chalk pastels in a variety of colors
3 dimesional objects to cast (old door knobs, doll faces, nick nacks, etc)
½ lb. brick white sculpety clay - oven dry variety - DO NOT BAKE ahead of time!!
1-2 Chip brushes (1-2 inch)
Paper Ephemera such as images and old book pages
Gel medium or your favorite fast drying heavy duty glue
Pencil
Found Objects
Objects that could be used as a base – wooden box, candestick, old boot, etc.Optional:
Pliers
Wire cutters
Hot glue gunQuestions? Email Stephanie at stephanielee@q.com
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