Figure ceramic sculpture

Shaping Forms 2

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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3,444 students
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About the video: Shaping Forms 2

Overview

“In this lesson, you will continue developing the three-dimensional forms of your sculpture. You will learn to use advanced modeling and assembly techniques to create more complex and realistic details. We will explore adjusting and refining the shapes to achieve a coherent and balanced structure in your work.”

In this video lesson Cristina Córdova addresses the topic: Shaping Forms 2, which is part of the Domestika online course: Figure ceramic sculpture. Join sculptor Cristina Cordova's course on figure ceramic sculpture. Explore workspace setup, detailed sculpting techniques, and finishing touches..

Partial transcription of the video

“All right, let's continue on to assembling our torso. So again, we're going to bring it onto that edge and find the alignment between the side of the slab and that overlap mark that runs across the back seam. First, I'm going to present it, and then I'm going to slip and score and connect again. I'm going to start with my fingers, following that line, supporting the outside with my hand from the inside. Once I have a nice, firm compression, I am going to bring my serrated rib to finish that. What you want to be mindful of is that you don't exert an excessive amount of pressure when you're c...”

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Course summary for: Figure ceramic 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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Figure ceramic sculpture. Craft course by Cristina Córdova

Figure ceramic sculpture

A course by Cristina Córdova
Figurative ceramic artist and teacher. Mitchell County, United States.
Joined May 2019
  • 100% positive reviews (45)
  • 3,444 students