Sculpting the figure in clay - The Seated Pose - Live Model

Details:

Class: Sculpting the figure in clay - The Seated Pose

Instructor: Konrad Dunton

Instructor's Website:

Dates: October 20 - December 15, 2025 (no class 11/24/2025)

Time: 6:15 PM to 10:15 PM

Days: Eight Monday Evenings

Max # of participants: 12 ( first come first serve)

Model Fee: $110.00 due at first session (or add during registration)

Description:

In this 8-week sculpting class we will be focusing on the seated figure in clay using an internal armature.

Beginning and continuing sculptors are invited to sculpt from a live model independently or with instructional assistance. There will be one long pose for the entire duration of the class. For those interested, we will start with a hands-on-demonstration in building an internal armature, which will not require the traditional cutting out of armature, hollowing and reassembling of parts. This armature type is well suited for seated poses up to 24 inches in height. In addition, instructional help will be offered in anatomy and in sculpting styles and approaches.

We will conclude the class by preparing the sculpture for firing it in the kiln. Participants will be responsible for the firing of their piece. There will be an informational handout with the various kiln firing service providers.

We will discuss the finishing processes for the sculpture including the creation of the base and surface treatment (paint, glaze, etc...) of figure and base.

A separate finishing workshop will be offered at another time, for those who would like to complete the sculpture to a gallery show ready state.

Please bring the following to the first day of instruction: For details click here

(These are the materials needed in building a sculpture with internal support structure)

​Required Material List:

• Newspaper
• Rags (to keep work moist between sculpting sessions)
• Clay (can be purchased from instructor first day of class)
• Box, packing materials to transport final piece (last day of instruction)

Materials Included in Class:

• Masking tape (1/2 to 3/4 inch wide)
• Drywall fiber tape (coarse mesh)
• 1⁄2 inch thick rectangular baseboard (side length 8 by 12 inches)
• Armature materials
• Trash bag to cover work

​Recommended Material List:

• Sculpting tools (various basic tools will be made available in class)
• Clothing which can get dirty (or apron)
• Drawing paper and drawing materials of your choice (for initial figure sketching and planning stage)

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Additional Costs:​

• Model fee ($110.00)
• Clay (can be purchased in class: regular clay $15, paper clay $20)

Access:
Free parking for 30 cars adjacent to the clubhouse
Bus Line: # 44 stops at the front of the clubhouse

Registration:
Online Registration using Credit / Debit Card, or Paypal.
Via Check: Make out to: Fort Mason Artists and send to:
Fort Mason Artists / 301 Holly Park Cir. / San Francisco, CA 94110

Host or Publisher Fort Mason Artists