During this five day workshop, participants will learn coil-building techniques to create expressive animal sculptures of their choosing. Standing, seated, reclined, wall sculptures; this course will cover a variety of approaches and ways to problem solve that will give you the skills to construct whatever vision you have, as well as remedying challenges you may have encountered in the past. We’ll use the rich cultural and natural setting of San Miguel for inspiration.
Throughout the workshop, Adrian will give demonstrations, as well as video and slide presentations on sculpting and coil-building to guide students in making medium-scale sculptures. Attention to the clay’s surface through carving, texture, and the addition of sprig-molded forms will add another design layer or narrative element. The techniques covered will

apply to making large-scale work. This will include internal supports and buttressing, sectioning, and reattaching techniques. Polymer clay will be used to make the sprig molds, which can be created from found or natural objects or from forms you create yourself.

In addition, Adrian will discuss and show examples of low-fire glazes, terra sigillata, and non-fired surface finishes such as wax encaustic, casein paint, and gold leaf for creating rich and varied surfaces.
Pieces created during the workshop can be fired afterward and arrangements made to have them shipped to you. This workshop is designed for participants with some clay experience.