FACE AND SKULL ANATOMY WORKSHOP
Sydney: Mon 6 July - Thu 9 July 2027
Only instructor in Australia teaching the Florence Academy of Art method of 'Drawing in Space'
Date and time
Monday 6th of July – Thursday 9th of July
9.30 am – 4.30 pm
Day 1 – introduction to the skull and technique – sculpting
Day 2 – sculpting the skull-
Day 3 – introduction to the facial features, starting to place the muscles
Day 4 – finishing the facial features and hollowing out.
Where
Tom Bass Sculpture Studio
1A Clara Street
Erskineville
NSW 2043
Cost
$820 including gst, tuition, clay and use of tools
- 10 students maximum per class.
Tools and materials – more information supplied on enrolment
All clay is supplied
Please bring any clay sculpting tools they have and like to use with Georgina’s preference towards wooden.
Paint scraper/spatula,
T shirt/ rag for wrapping (plastic bag will be provided)
Water spray bottle.
Some tools are available for use.
All armatures are supplied and retained by the studio.
A recommendation list of tools will be supplied upon enrolment.
Students are to be aware that the kiln firing process can be unpredictable in results and the main goal of the workshop is learning how to improve their sculpting skills and knowledge of anatomy. All clay will be supplied, some tools are available for use. All armatures are supplied and retained by the studio. Kiln firing not included, cost approximately $50 (South Australian prices).
Description
Sculpting a human skull and its anatomy is an important study to understand the basic structure of the face which ultimately adds to one’s deeper understanding of portraiture.
This is an intensive workshop aimed at improving the student’s knowledge of the skull, the facial features, muscles of the face, observational skills and sculpture techniques.
In this workshop we will cover the fundamentals of the skull and face universal to all. I will also introduce students to a sculptural method which helps them to place depth as well as find and place points of reference on their sculpture accurately. Then working from a life size plaster cast students will sculpt their own skull in water base clay.
After this I will introduce the facial features, breaking down the eye, lips and nose into understandable form and structure. Followed by the facial muscles and how they interact with the skull, facial features and each other. Students will then, step by step place the features and muscles on half of the skull helping them understand the anatomy of the face and more importantly what they are seeing in portraiture.
Lastly students will take their skull off the armature, to hollow out, take home, dry and then fire at their own convenience (students are responsible for their own firing).
This workshop is suitable for beginners in sculpture and for portrait enthusiasts across all platforms.
Over the course of the workshop Georgina will give group demos, lectures and daily individual critiques to help to guide the students through this process.
Materials, clay and armature are to be supplied by the school – firing it to be sourced individually by the students. Please note there is always a risk associated when firing clay.
¾ Lifesize Torso Sculpture Workshop
Sydney: 2027 to be announced
Only instructor in Australia teaching the Florence Academy of Art method of 'Drawing in Space'
Date and time
Monday – Friday
Mon – Thu: AM Class - 10am – 2pm, Fri: 10am – 3pm
PM Class - 4pm – 8pm, Fri: 4pm – 9pm
Where
Tom Bass Sculpture Studio
1A Clara Street
Erskineville
NSW 2043
Cost
$790.30
(2026 prices, subject to change in 2027 but hopefully not)
- Students can expect 13 hours model time.
- 8 students maximum per class.
Tools and materials – more information supplied on enrolment
All clay is supplied
Please bring any clay sculpting tools they have and like to use with Georgina’s preference towards wooden.
Paint scraper/spatula,
T shirt/ rag for wrapping (plastic bag will be provided)
Water spray bottle.
Some tools are available for use.
All armatures are supplied and retained by the studio.
A recommendation list of tools will be supplied upon enrolment.
Description
This is an intensive workshop that aims at improving student’s observational skills, sculpture techniques and knowledge of human anatomy and form. This course is specifically designed to introduce students to sculptural methods that help simplify the complexities of the human figure. Over the course students will sculpt from life a ¾ life-size torso with water-based clay. Group lessons and daily individual critiques will help to guide them through this process. Students will then prepare their sculpture to kiln fired locally at their convenience.
Students are to be aware that the kiln firing process can be unpredictable in results and the main goal of the workshop is learning how to improve their sculpting from life skills. Students can expect 13 hours model time. All clay will be supplied, some tools are available for use. All armatures are supplied and retained by the studio. Kiln firing not included, cost approximately $100 (South Australian prices).
Please note
- There are only 2 places left in the AM class,
and 6 places in the PM Class
- You can email me directly if you have any questions otherwise use the link below to enroll.