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Sculpture - Cut, Cast, Mould, Melt | Term Two, 2024

Explore form, materials and processes while working on a project of interest to you. In this class you can melt glass, model forms, make moulds or grind mineral based things.
Use clay, glass, stone, cement, silicone or latex.
Need help deciding on a project? Your tutor can help you decide. Work from Monday's Hot Arts class can be continued in this one.
Students who choose to work with clay should have attended the beginners ceramics class or equivalent. Maximum cast glass weight is 2 kg per project.

Content

* Introductions and best practice guidelines explained
* Individual and group discussions and demonstrations about specific processes which are relevant to your ideas and project
* Move ideas into action and outcomes
* Inspire and be inspired by creative classmates
* Research artists of relevance to your own work
* Refine ideas, skills, and your working knowledge of your materials as your project develops

Objectives

* Develop ideas and create work in materials of interest to you using best practice guidelines * Gain skills and a working knowledge of all processes involved in your project * Be curious, problem solve * Be proactive in searching out information * Have fun and complete projects

Outcomes

* A deeper understanding and working knowledge of the processes and materials you choose to explore using best practice guidelines
* Complete a project or set of processes which demonstrate the working knowledge acquired and developed during this class
* Gain insight into your personal preferences about your ways of working with the processes and materials which you have used
* Creativity Projects you will be able to work towards include but are not limited to - Level 4 - CP1 Investigate, CP2 Present, CP3 Examine, CP4 Explore Level 5 - CP1 Challenge, CP2 Synthesise, CP3 Apply, CP4 Identify Patterns Level 6 - CP1 Initiate, CP2 Analyse Patterns, CP3 Present

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Class Type: Mains Class
Tutor: Mel Ford
  • Every Tuesday (06 May - 21 Jun)
  • 9:30am - 4:30pm
  • Materials cost: There is a firing/kiln fee of $35 for glass and ceramics. Basic glazes are included in this fee. If you fire more than 10kg (fired weight) of ceramic you may be charged an extra amount.
    Casual Students: $630.00 + materials
  • Hot Arts 2 – Ceramics / Wax
  • 10 (Max number of students)
Required Materials:
This is dependent on your project. Feel free to discuss with your tutor prior to class. There is a kiln firing and glaze materials fee for those using glass or clay and a small charge for students using the wet cut tools extensively.

You can purchase your art supplies from our Materials Shop