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Introduction to Clay Figurative Sculpture

Preparing Your Workspace

A course by Cristina Córdova , Figurative ceramic artist and teacher

Figurative ceramic artist and teacher. Mitchell County, United States.
Joined May 2019
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About the video: Preparing Your Workspace

Overview

“Here we will set up a proper sculpting workspace with a good surface for the slab and good lighting. I will also talk about the importance of keeping your space clean. ”

In this video lesson Cristina Córdova addresses the topic: Preparing Your Workspace , 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

“Preparing Your Workspace In the previous lesson, we talked about supplies and materials. In this lesson, we'll to talk about how to set up a simple workspace. To work with clay you don't need much. All you need is a working surface. In this case, we're working on a table that's about 31 inches of height, and that works well with my height. We are going to use a turntable, like I mentioned in the materials, but you can also use a board and essentially anything that will hold your sculpture and help you turn it around. You want to make sure you're in a well-ventilated space but a space that d...”

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Course summary for: Introduction to Clay Figurative Sculpture

  • Level: Beginner
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Cristina Córdova

Cristina Córdova
A course by Cristina Córdova

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Figurative ceramic artist and teacher

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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Introduction to Clay Figurative Sculpture

A course by Cristina Córdova
Figurative ceramic artist and teacher. Mitchell County, United States.
Joined May 2019
  • 99% positive reviews (939)
  • 26,578 students