sculpture class Stone and Wood Sculpture Class Offered at My Studio

All levels/ Semi-private
Sculptor/teacher
15 years experience teaching college art.

Sculpture Course Description:
The student will get an introduction to stones (limestone, alabaster, soapstone and
marble) or wood. Mini-lectures will be given on buying a stone or wood piece, picking the right subject
, introduction to pneumatic , electric and hand tools and finishing
techniques. Critiques will be given on works in progress and finished. Hands-on
experience carving a sculpture and using pneumatic chisels. When the dust settles, the
student will have created a sculpture. Classes are limited to 5 students so
individual attention can be given. Space is limited so call to reserve your space.You
will be working in a functioning studio with the opportunity to view professional
works in progress and many finished sculptures.

Sculpture Class Time/Location
Classes are two hour sessions once a week starting at on Tuesday evenings 6PM to 8PM at my studio in Atlanta., GA.
Friday AM classes are weekly from 9:30 to noon . My studio is centrally located off Cheshire Bridge/85 near Emory and Lennox Square.

Materials Supplied:
Worktable. Sandbags. Use of Pneumatic tools , and air
compressor. Use of riffle files. Use of glass and loose grit for leveling pieces.

Materials needed:
Stone (catalog info supplied) or wood
Good fitting leather gloves (can be purchased at Home Depot)
High quality dust respirator(must be capable of filtering fine dust)
Safety goggles (Home Depot)
Hearing Protector, ear plugs and or ear muffs (Home Depot)
Basic Stone Carving Set ( available locally at Pearl Art Supply) or wood carving set
Sandpaper (various grits discussed in class)

Sculpture Course Price:
$200 for 20 hours (10 Tuesday PM sessions or 8 Friday AM sessions)