Sculpture by removal

Sculpture by removal

Removal sculpture is an art form in which hard or plastic materials are processed into two- or three-dimensional art objects. Design can be embodied in free-standing objects, in reliefs on surfaces, or in environments that range from paintings to contexts that envelop the viewer. A huge variety of media can be used, including clay, wax, stone, metal, fabric, glass, wood, plaster, rubber and random 'found' objects.

Due to the versatility of the material metal clay, which in its raw stage is in the form of clay, offers us the possibility to sculpt (carve) as in any other material.

The type of sculpture that will be explained in the course is the one in relief - Bas-relief. This form of sculpture is composed of two obvious dimensions (in the form of a plate), and the third spatial dimension is rendered by modeling the rounded transitions from the outline to the background. Relief sculpture refers to the processing of clay (metal clay) by removing the material, thus obtaining an image that seems to come out of the plane - in relief.

Before participating, please read the safety and security rules carefully!

Course content:

• What is a metal clay?
• Modeling and finishing of silver clay
• Transferring the model onto silver clay
• Cutting plan and cutting
• The correct use of knife
• Establishing and maintaining heights
• Finishing and "washing" the final piece
• Burning and polishing the piece
• Applying the patina

We usually have a few jewelry designs by default but we encourage everyone who attends the courses to be creative. Only, in the end, the jewel belongs to you! Consult the instructor beforehand, he will guide you to which models you can apply at this level of course, using strictly the techniques mentioned above.

* All materials are included in the cost of the course, plus a drink (tea, juice, coffee). 30% of the workshop price represents the guarantee of participation in our courses and is not refundable in case of cancellation.

The size of the classes is small to allow students more attention from the instructor so the maximum number of students for this Workshop is 4.

**The techniques in this course are developed by Instructor Corina Gheorghe. The teaching methodology and the information about the design and creation of the pieces belong to ©Artkimia.