Sculpture Classes Offered at My Studio
Stone and Wood Carving

Jane
404-320-9822
 jaskevich @ mindspring.com

All levels/ Semi-private
Sculptor/teacher
20 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 using hand tools and an introduction to 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

There are two separate sculpture classes to choose from:
Tuesday evenings 6PM to 8PM (10 week session)
Friday AM classes 9:30AM to noon (8 week seesion)

Please email if interested in another time persiod. I will add classes as needed.

Classes are taught in my studio ( centrally located in Atlanta, Georgia ) off Cheshire Bridge/85 near Emory & Lennox Square. link to studio

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
Basic Stone Carving Set ( available locally at Pearl Art Supply or Dick Blick Art Supply)
Good fitting leather gloves (can be purchased at Home Depot/Lowes)
High quality dust respirator (must be capable of filtering fine dust)
Safety goggles (Home Depot/Lowes)
Hearing Protector, ear plugs and/or ear muffs (Home Depot/Lowes
Half round 10" coarse cabinet file(General Hardware)
Sandpaper (various grits discussed in class)

See tool link for pictures and descriptions

Sculpture Course Price:
$200 for 20 hours (10 Tuesday PM classes or 8 Friday AM classes in sucession) or individual classes at $15 an hour.