Sculpting Animals, Objects + Characters – New!

Molded like a block of clay, they say. In this workshop, you will actually learn to sculpt from a solid block of clay. You can make little guys, your beloved pets, a memory, your favorite chair–anything you wish. Work from reference photos or from memory to bring your sculptures to life. Discover how adding or removing clay to your piece will add volume, texture, and depth, then hollow your form out to make the sculpture lighter.

Special Notes

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  Accessibility notes: Many artmaking processes require the ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time, fine motor skills/finger dexterity, repetitive motions, vision, and some amount of physical strength. VisArts values making classes accessible to everyone, and is always happy to work with students to make accommodations when possible. Please reach out to [email protected] with specific questions related to accessibility or accommodations.
  
  Classes are confirmed one week prior to the start date. In order to help us confirm classes, please register as early as possible.
  Please bring a towel and a set of basic clay tools if you have them.
  Clay and underglazes (if used) are provided, along with a dip in clear glaze.
  
  On-site courses do not come with studio access outside of class time. Paid open studio access is available through our Studio Access Program. Please visit visarts.org for more information.
  
  This instructor speaks Spanish, but the class is held in English.

About the Instructor

Claudia Meyer

Claudia is an artist and object-maker living and working in Richmond, VA primarily working in clay and paper media. She graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a BFA in Sculpture + Extended Media in 2020. Her handbuilt works in clay, although they are made of hardened earth, feel soft to the touch. Their colors are as jovial and earthly as bursting laughter. These objects emit energy through their whimsical forms and patterns. She learns from the way that the moon and the trees wave to each other and the deep knowledge rooted in the earth and our bodies.

Through her teaching, she aims to democratize the classroom space, leveling the student/teacher relationship to one of reciprocity rather than authority. Her students learn just as much from the world around them as they do from each other. In her classroom, Claudia exists as a guide for her creative students' journeys and she endeavors to teach her students limitlessness in their creative pursuits.

Instagram: @ paloma.claudi

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