LEARN SOMETHING NEW @ TACC
Fun with Wire and Plaster

A 6 week Sculpture Course with Louise Adams.

Commencing Tuesday 12th September 2023

10am to 2pm each week.
$160pp for the full 6 weeks.

For beginners to advanced students.
BYO lunch and snacks. Tea & Coffee available at TACC.
Bookings Essential by 3pm Thursday 7th September 2023.

Learn small sculpture fundamentals of construction and form using wire and or plaster.

Over the six weeks participants will be encouraged to think in 3D.  The importance of balance and structural strength will also be discussed. This course will encourage the use of imagination, manual dexterity and the ability to think in 3D.

The longer term goal is that participants are motivated to continue using the skills they have obtained through the course, enhancing their skill set through ongoing application of these skills. The recognized mental health benefits achieved through creativity is also a key component in the anticipated positive outcomes of this course.

Each student will create at least one free standing sculpture of their choice using wire or plaster or both.

Participants will be provided with access to .9 gauge wire, casting plaster and most materials required to construct at least one sculpture.

Participants will supply their own eye protection, side cutters, long nosed pliers and flexible gloves.

Course Plan

Week 1: Introduction to sculpture construction, form, strength and stability. Commencing a sculpture in wire.

Week 2: Continue to work on sculpture.

Week 3: Continue to work on sculpture one. Some will commence sculpture two which will be finished in plaster.

Week 4: Continue to work on sculptures. Instruction on problem solving should cracking or stability be an issue. Discussion regarding display / mounting options where appropriate.

Week 5: Continue to work on sculptures, some will be ready to start fine finishing work.Discussion regarding techniques / options for sealing / finishing plaster works.

Week 6: Completion of sculptures.