Figure Sculpting in Clay

In this 3 day workshop we will be taking a bisqued clay figure through the many finaling stages and mount it onto a base.

1.    Cleanup, changes and repairs 
2.    Strengthening of sculpture, adding mounting hardware (polyurethane resin, threaded rod)
3.    Temporary mounting for color application work
4.    Color application
5.    Building a base from Wood
6.    Mounting the sculpture onto the base
7.    Finishing touches.

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Please bring the following to the first day of instruction:

Required Material List:

• Ceramic Sculpture (bisque fired)

• Newspaper, Rags (to clean up work, tools, work area)

• Quart size plastic containers for mixing polyurethane.

• Wood for Base (if other materials are desired then a finished base needs to be brought to class)

• Minimum ¾ inch thick square temporary base board (side length 10 to 14 inches)

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Recommended Material list:

•  Clothing which can get stained and dirty

• Acrylic and oil paints

• paint and stipple brushes

• If uncomfortable around acrylic paint, wood stain, sawdust, bring dust mask or respirator

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Additional Costs:

• Material fee: $25
  For items such as: Polyurethane resin, specialty items (glues, polymer clays, etc...) and other bulk items (rubber gloves, dust masks, primer paint for first coat, Faux Metal paint, etc...)

• I will bring in various types of wood for the making of bases, which participants can buy from me by the inch lengths at cost.

• I will also bring:

  • Threaded rod, washers, nuts for purchase

  • Mixing cups, funnel for resin work for communal use.

  • Masking tape (3/4 inch wide) for communal use.

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Instructor: Konrad Dunton

Instructor's Website: konrad-dunton.com

Class Tuition: $150

Date(s): 06/10/2024 - 06/24/2024

Day: Monday
Time: 6:15 PM - 10:15 PM
Number of meetings: 3
Location: MPIC Clubhouse

350 O'Shaughnessy Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94127