HALF ACRE STUDIOS GAZETTE August 2021

NEWS FROM HALF ACRE STUDIOS:

We've had very impressive results from our first Summer Art School (10-16yrs) drawing down by the harbour and from a clothed model in the studio. Students used these drawings to explore monoprinting and plaster sculptures.

SATURDAY ART CLUBS AUTUMN BOOKING OPEN:

Saturday Art Clubs are returning and expanding, beginning on the 11th September. Morning session 10am-12pm for younger students (age 9-11). We are also introducing an advanced class from 1pm-4pm (age 12-16).

PRINTMAKING AT HALF ACRE STUDIOS:

Phoebe Stannard will be teaching 2 days of Printmaking courses for Adults in September.

13th September:             
Introduction to Monotype
Exploring this experimental print technique, several methods will be demonstrated and explained allowing you to work confidently in monotype.

14th September:            
Introduction to Drypoint
Drypoint is the most direct form of intaglio printmaking, allowing you to scribe directly onto the plate, you will be taught inking up and how to pull a print and use the press.
Both these courses will familiarise you with our print studio leading to more sessions in the future.

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SCULPTURE AT HALF ACRE STUDIOS:

Sam Halstead will be teaching several 2 day sculpture workshops:

4th and 11th October:        
The Expressive figure in Wax
Inspired by movement and dance, how do we show movement in a static medium. We will create small figures in modelling wax using an armature and direct modelling techniques.

18th and 25th October:
Sculpting a Clay Head          
How do we achieve a likeness in clay? Working at half to three quarter scales, measuring and modelling skills will be explored.

1st and 8th November:
Gargoyle Heads: Man, myth and monsters.
Inspired by gargoyles and medieval sculpture we will examine the relationship between observation and imagination. We will work in clay and plaster.

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