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Sculpting a Portrait Bust

Adults

In 7 weeks, learn step by step to sculpt a life-size solid, clay portrait bust based on photographs or cast model. Start by building your own armature to keep for future projects. Move on to understanding proportions and basic anatomy of the skull, head and face. Emphasis on using tools to shape, sculpt and finish your portrait.

Students can choose to fire work if hollowed out according to instructor guidance. Careful hollowing is required so work doesn't explode in the kiln and ruin other work being fired.

Tuition includes guaranteed access to three (3) Ceramics Open Studio sessions per registered class. Ceramics Open Studio is an opportunity to practice skills outside class. A sign up sheet will be available when class starts.

Given the complexities of firing, we cannot guarantee student work will be fired in the order in which it was received. Students will be emailed each time the kiln has been fired and unloaded. Because of limited space we can only hold onto finished pieces for three (3) weeks and will discard any unclaimed pieces after the posted date.

Mar 12–Apr 30 (Wed) 6:00 PM–9:00 PM

[4166E] Robin Gary – 7 sessions

Member Tuition: $304 and $40 glaze/fire fee

No class on 3/19/2025

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Students must purchase supplies for this class. Find your supply list here. Clay can be purchased at Laguna Gloria, in the museum gift shop. Clay can ONLY be purchased in-person, and during museum open-hours: M-W 9am-3pm, and Thursdays 9am-9pm. All Art School students will receive 10% off their clay purchases from the Shop using the code MEMBER10. The museum and gift shop are closed for business all day on Mondays and Tuesdays. Please plan accordingly!

Students can also purchase clay at Armadillo Clay: 3307 E 4th St, Austin, TX 78702. M-F 9am-5pm, Saturdays 9am-12pm. All clay MUST BE HIGH FIRE (Cone 10). We will not fire other clays.