Introduction to Clay Figurative Sculpture
Materials and Tools
A course by Cristina Córdova , Figurative ceramic artist and teacher
Joined May 2019
Joined May 2019
About the video: Materials and Tools
Overview
“In this lesson, I will talk about the slab building method I use in my work and show you all the tools and materials we will need for this course.”
In this video lesson Cristina Córdova addresses the topic: Materials and Tools, which is part of the Domestika online course: Introduction to Clay Figurative Sculpture. Explore expression, character, and the human figure to construct a unique clay bust using the slab building technique.
Partial transcription of the video
“Now that you've learned a little bit about me in this lesson, we're going to focus on looking at the materials and equipment that we are going to be using to execute our project. Okay, so we're going to start with our sculpting surface. For that, you're going to need, ideally, a turntable. But also a simple board will do. Essentially what you want is something that you will sculpt upon that will help you move the sculpture. And access it in the round. So in order of appearance, after that we're going to be using a rolling pin, to flatten our clay into slabs. And in order to make sure the sl...”
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Course summary for: Introduction to Clay Figurative Sculpture
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Fine Arts, Sculpture
Cristina Córdova
A course by Cristina Córdova
Cristina Córdova is a renowned figurative ceramic artist from Puerto Rico. With nearly 20 years of experience, she has dedicated her career to creating clay sculptures that explore the human figure and its various expressions.
After completing her graduate studies in ceramics and a three-year residency at the prestigious Penland School of Craft, Cristina founded Córdova Studios, where she has developed her artistic practice.
Her work is part of the permanent collections of major institutions such as the Smithsonian American Art Museum, the Mint Museum, the Everson Museum, and the Museum of Art of Puerto Rico.
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