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YEAR 2005 SCULPTURAL ANATOMY OF THE HAND with Kelly Borsheim Using water-based clay, students will sculpt the human hand using plaster life casts (or their own hands) as a reference. Emphasis is on how to see and how to create what you see. Anatomy, proportion, and manipulating both to express an idea will be discussed. While demonstrations and lectures are a part of the course outline, the majority of each class is spent sculpting. Students of all levels are welcome. Demo on sculpting the foot on the last week. No supplies needed, but bring your tools, you may want to use them for small details. (If you do not have any, don't worry; we'll discuss during the first class.) $80.00 (clay and firing included); January 24, 31, February 7 & 14 (may vote to delay the Valentine Class to Feb 21), (Mondays -- 4 weeks) 7 - 10 p.m.

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Course Description:

Austin Sculpture Center, 305 East 45th Street, Austin, Texas 78751; Tel. 512.371.7606
Contact the Austin Sculpture Center to register (or mail in your request).
E-mail: asc@tsos.org
See below for materials list. (materials not included in tuition)

Materials List for Sculpture Classes

(both textbooks are optional for Sculpting the Human Form)

You will need to bring to class:
• 24-inch armature (this includes a wire stick figure connected to a supporting pole on a board); if you cannot get a 24" armature, contact me (I may have some for sale), or in an "emergency", buy an 18" size.
  **** Bring $40 to class and 24-inch armature will be sold to you there.****
• 10-12 pounds of plastilina*
• C-clamp (to hold your armature onto the sculpting stand); a C-clamp won't get in your way the way other type of clamps might; sculpture stands are provided by the school
• Medium putty knife (great for sculpting, but mostly for slicing up your blocks of clay into workable pieces)
• Pliers, wire-cutters, and wrenches for tightening and adjusting your wire armature (don't go buy any -- I will have my tool box in class)
• Measuring tape or stick (I like the fabric tapes -- the kind of ruler that can be wrapped around something)
• Calipers
• Sharpie Pen (for marking on wire armature)
• Bamboo sticks (for shish kabob) -- can find at grocery store or Walmart in kitchen tools section (cheap)
• sculpture tools, including at least one that has a flat surface (bring what you have to class, we'll talk about the specifics the first day)
• notepad and pencil or pen to take notes with (as desired)
• SUPPLIED BY INSTRUCTOR: Thin wire (copper or steel) for creating fingers -- 2 yards ought to be plenty (optional -- we may not get to hands in class)
• book (optional): Atlas of Human Anatomy for the Artist by Stephen Rogers Peck
• book (optional): Human Anatomy for Artists: The Elements of Form by Eliot Goldfinger

*Plastilina is an oil-based clay used for sculpture. It will never dry out and is usually sold in 2-pound blocks. I prefer plastilinas without sulfur in them, but you may use what you like. I also prefer the soft hardness level (especially when it is mild-cool weather). I like to use a plastilina called "Tan AB-225". It is wax-based instead of oil-based. Get it through John Reynolds Co. (see my sculpture supplier's page). Many students like Klean Klay (also available from John Reynolds) because it is relatively inexpensive. I have also used with success Chavant brand (Le Beau Touche), but there are many different kinds and each sculptor seems to have his own preference. DON NOT BUY the ROMA brand -- it is too cakelike/flaky (not moist enough) for my taste. [If you must, you may use water-based clay or wax, but each of these mediums require extra maintenance and I would rather not be hindered by this as we study anatomy.]

Please note that these supplies are pretty much reuseable, so although it may seem like a little bit of investment, you get a LOT of mileage out of the supplies.

For a larger list of suppliers of art materials, please visit: www.borsheimarts.com/sculpturesupplies.htm.

You may also help support the artist by ordering Books & Music, through a partnership with Barnes & Noble. Please visit Borsheim's affiliate B&N stores for:

• Books (includes a list of Kelly's recommended books)
• Music

Atlas of Human Anatomy for the Artist
Stephen Rogers Peck
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Optional Text

The following book is rather expensive, but if you are really interested in anatomy, Goldfinger's book is one of the most thorough.
Human Anatomy for Artists: The Elements of Form
Eliot Goldfinger

Kelly's Note: This book is my favorite anatomy book in that it includes specific photographs, diagrams, and even cross sections of muscles, bones, and other anatomical parts at different points along the body. It clearly shows insertion points and the shapes of the muscles. Diagrams/line drawings are great, but the additions of photos of real people help you see the anatomy under the skin. I very highly recommend Goldfinger's anatomy book!
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