Introduction to Clay Figurative Sculpture
Printing Templates
A course by Cristina Córdova , Figurative ceramic artist and teacher
Joined May 2019
Joined May 2019
About the video: Printing Templates
Overview
“Now we will finish our preparation by discussing how to print, cut, and assemble templates and how to prepare diagrams to support the sculptural process. ”
In this video lesson Cristina Córdova addresses the topic: Printing Templates, 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
“Printing Templates In the previous lesson, we learned about setting up our workspace and in this lesson, we'll talk about preparing our patterns. The idea of using patterns in the realm of clay is not unlike you seeing patterns in the context of sewing. Essentially, you're using a template that has a certain amount of information that you use to cut that flat matrix and constitute it into a three-dimensional form. I started using templates because I wanted to find a way to support my students as they were embarking on the sculptural projects, and the templates offered a perfect segue to fac...”
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Course summary for: Introduction to Clay Figurative Sculpture
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Areas
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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