Discover your hidden talents, learn to sculpt at the home of one of America’s greatest artists. Create a portrait relief, a design for a new coin, or a figure in the round. Learn how to make a mold, cast your sculpture, and then finish the surface to look like bronze. Classes are co-sponsored by Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site and the Friends of the Saint-Gaudens Memorial. The classes are taught by the Sculptor in Residence.
Beginning workshops on figurative sculpture are available for adults (ages 16 and up). Participants will learn the basics of the sculpture process and how to sculpt with clay. Everyone will work on a sculpture of their own.
Children's workshop (ages 5-10). Participants will make a three-dimensional plaster cast of their hand.
Advanced workshops are a follow up to the beginning workshop, or for those with some knowledge of the sculpture process.
Special workshops are offered on Casting and Mold Making. Participants will cast their own art work.
Reservations for workshops must be made in advance. Classes meet from 1:00-4:00 p.m. Clay and tools are provided. Young adults' workshops are $20 each. Adult and Advanced $30, a discount is offered to members of the Friends of the Saint-Gaudens Memorial. For more information and to register, contact the park at (603) 675-2175 ext.106, www.nps.gov/saga
2011 SCULPTURE CLASSES
June 18 Beginning Sculpture - Adult
June 25 Beginning Sculpture - Adult
July 9 Advanced Sculpture - Adult
July 16 Beginning Sculpture - Adult
July 23 Advanced Sculpture - Adult
July 30 Children's Sculpting and Handcasting
August 6 Beginning Sculpture - Adult
August 13 Portrait Sculpture - Adult
August 20 Portrait Sculpture - Adult
August 27 Portrait Sculpture - Adult
September 10 Plaster Mold Making
September 17 Plaster Casting
September 24 SCULPTURAL VISIONS EVENT
October 1 Beginning Sculpture - Adult
October 15 Advanced Sculpture - Adult
October 22 Advanced Sculpture - Adult
September 10, Plaster Mold Making The traditional technique of making a plaster waste mold will be taught. An example will be done as a demonstration, and each participant can make a mold of their own if they choose. Those who wish to make a mold should bring a finished clay relief suitable for the class (inquire if you are not sure). Students who do not have a piece ready for molding can still attend and learn the process.
September 17, Plaster Casting Making a plaster cast from a plaster waste mold will be demonstrated by the instructor. Participants who have made molds (see September 10) may cast their own work. If you don’t have a mold ready for casting, you can still attend and learn the process.
July 30 Children’s Sculpting and Handcasting Children will learn how to make a wax mold of their hand (or foot, if they are adventurous!) and cast it in plaster. In between stages of the process, clay will be provided for freeform sculpting. Nothing need be brought, but parents of the very small or shy kids are encouraged to stay and help/participate. Everyone (hopefully) leaves with a plaster cast of their hand.
Advanced Sculpture Are a follow-up to the beginning workshop, or for those with some knowledge of sculpture process. Any sculpture previously begun during the Summer sessions (or indeed, even outside work done in clay) can be brought for further development. Emphasis will placed on refining details, textures, and subtleties of composition.
Beginning Sculpture Participants will work on a low relief or a small figurative piece with emphasis on materials and methods.
