Traditional clay modelling techniques - sculpture classes

From 20 £ /h

In these lessons / course I will introduce you to the basics of traditional clay modelling. Starting from understanding proportions, measuring 3-dimensional objects and building a strong armature using wood and wire to carefully examining and transferring the shapes of the model into your own clay reproduction.

Michelangelo, Bernini and Rodin have been studying the sculptures of their predecessors the same way and have been a great influence on my own work, and that is why I want to pass this knowledge on.

In these lessons, you will also acquire some knowledge of the use of power-tools necessary to make the armatures.

Location

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At teacher's location :

Cable Street, London, UK

About Me

I am a contemporary artist having studied traditional, academic and anatomic clay modelling for six years and spent more than fourteen years studying fine art overall (drawing in pencil and charcoal, oil painting, sculpting, stone and wood carving, etc.). I hold a MFA from The University of Edinburgh (2019) and BA from The Art Academy of Latvia (2017). Throughout the years of developing my sculpting technique I have worked in different materials, including, clay, plaster, foam, polyester resin/ fibreglass, wood, metal, stone, fabrics, etc. I have extensive knowledge of mould making and bronze casting. Most of the moulds I make are made of silicon and plaster, for larger projects, I use fibreglass.

My artistic work consists of a diverse range of contemporary contexts relating to the human body. Through the chosen medium I emphasize the motion - how the human body portrays what impact’s it within the pose, whether it is environmental or emotional footprint. I am interested in the aftermath of those factors on the sculptural body while it is in process of modelling in clay and the emotional affluence when finished.
I have always found traditional composition and modelling in clay, stone, and wood satisfying to my intellectual curiosity and providing a meaningful methodological foundation. Although, I also find myself continually interested in interdisciplinary projects, work in different mediums and materials that are not particularly traditional for sculpting.
The material I choose for each project becomes an important part of the work supporting and highlighting the idea.

Education

- October 2021
Basics of pedagogical activity (certificate is valid upon
presentation of the diploma BDE No. 0868, issued on
22.06.2017, The Art Academy of Latvia, Bachelor of
Arts), Daugavpils University

- September 2017 - July 2019
MFA, Contemporary Art Practice, The University of Edinburgh,
Edinburgh College of Art
Curatorial Theory and Practice, Material Cultures,
Studio: artistic practice

- September 2013 - June 2017
BA (with Honours), Sculpture, The Art Academy of Latvia
Sculpture composition, Material science,
Modelling, Drawing, Painting, Printmaking
With combined Project Management diploma, LCC at the
Latvian Academy of Culture

Experience / Qualifications

Some of my artistic accomplishments include, Curator and participant of duo-show “Collision“ at Edinburgh College of Art Sculpture
Court, 20 - 24/02/2019 , curating and participating in a group exhibition “The Art” at Whitespace Gallery, Edinburgh, 20 - 25/04/2018
Artwork exhibited in China, Belgium, Poland and UK.
Participant of European Professional Doll Art Festival. September
2014, 2015, 2016 and 2020.
Recipient of multiple awards for artistic excellence, such as, FAAP
(Film Art Action Party) art residence in a movie location Cinevilla, First prize - grant to study Project Management at LCC at the
Latvian Academy of Culture, Latvia, 2015 and Starseed Foundation
Grant to participate in 7th International Conference on Contemporary Cast Iron Art

Age

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Duration

60 minutes

120 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Skills

Art