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ACADEMIC SCULPTURE COURSES

ACADEMIC SCULPTURE COURSE

Venue: KUSTceramics, Podil, Kyiv
Duration: Each lesson is 3 hours.
Level: for beginners and experienced
Teacher: Oleg Dolgih — over 10 years of professional experience, graduate of NAOMA, author of monumental sculptures

What you will get:

• Thorough knowledge of plastic anatomy and figurative sculpture

• Skills in working with the skeleton, proportions, bones and muscles

• Experience working with plaster models (eco-reinforcement, cut-outs) and live models

• The ability to convey character, movement, and emotion in sculpture

• Full set of materials included in the price: clay, wire, tools, graphic materials (in electronic format)

The academic sculpture course consists of four basic blocks:

Hand (3 lessons) – building a skeleton, considering anatomical features, working with graphic materials, plaster eco-carvings and cuttings, conveying movement and character.

Head (5 lessons) – features of the structure of the skull and head muscles, the logic of the interaction of muscles and emotions, the transfer of character. Work with graphic materials, plaster eco-resin and cutouts, work with living nature.

Leg (3 lessons) – building a frame, considering anatomical features, working with graphic materials, plaster eco-carvings and trimmings, conveying movement and character.

Figure (10 lessons) – building a frame, considering anatomical features, working with graphic materials, plaster eco-carvings and cutouts, conveying movement and character. Working with graphic materials, plaster eco-carvings and cutouts, working with live nature.

In the format of passing these blocks, you will understand the features of the anatomical structure of bones and muscles, learn to measure proportions and angles, work with the silhouette, build a skeleton and convey character. You will work with both plaster models and graphic materials (ecors, cutouts, textbooks and literature), and with nature (modeller, model woman). You will learn to build a skeleton correctly and gain mass.

You can choose one or more thematic blocks:

• Complete work on the human body: proportions, balance, silhouette, character. Live nature, plaster models and graphic materials.

Training format:

• You choose the block and number of classes yourself.

• Training is tailored to your goals and level of training

• Working with different materials: clay, plaster, graphic tools

• Individual attention from the teacher in small groups

Additional costs:

• Model - from 65 to 250 UAH/hour depending on the number of people in the group

Regulations:

• Certificates are non-refundable, but can be transferred or exchanged.

• Classes are postponed with at least 36 hours notice.

• All works are stored in the workshop for up to 3 months.