About this Event
In this class, artists will transform discarded wood, salvaged materials, and found objects into expressive figurative sculptures.
Inspired by the witty assemblages of H.C. Westermann, the bold figures of Marisol, and the monochromatic constructions of Louise Nevelson, students will learn to see raw materials as ready-made anatomy and discover the creative potential hidden within everyday objects.
Artists will collect, manipulate, and assemble distinct wooden components into cohesive figurative totems.
Along the way, we will explore surface preparation techniques such as sanding and carving, surface treatments including painting, collage, and texture, and a variety of cold-connection joinery methods used to construct stable, character-filled sculptures.
By the end of this 5-week course, students will be able to:
• See Found Materials Formally – Transform salvaged wood shapes into expressive figurative forms.
• Master Wood Assemblage Techniques – Construct stable sculptures using simple joinery and assembly methods.
• Develop Mixed-Media Surface Skills – Paint, texture, distress, and collage wood surfaces to bring sculptural characters to life.
A major highlight of this class: there will be a 'featured exhibition' opportunity in Ashton Gallery for the August 22nd Exhibition opening.
Supply List for Students to Bring:
This is a studio class and students will be using their supplies on the first week.
- Personalized Found Objects: Any specific wood pieces, old furniture parts, trinkets, spools, old paint brushes, or hardware they want to incorporate to give their figurative totem a personal narrative.
- Matte medium for attaching paper to wood.
- Selection of acrylic or latex paints and brushes
- Assortment of collage papers (instructor will provide more options)
- Vintage photos or family photos
- Sandpaper and/or sanding sponges in various grits
- Rags or quality paper towels like Viva or Blue Shop
- $25 materials fee is payable to the instructor at the start of the class on Week 1
Optional:
Any basic woodworking hand tools they own and prefer to use (e.g., hand saws, rasps, chisels, or clamps).
Class Info:
- Next session: July 1 - July 29
- Instructor: Robin Roberts
- Wednesdays, 10:30am-1:30pm
- Cost $199 (5 classes)
- Max 14 students
- Level: 3 (proficient)
- Age level: adult (18 & up)
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Art on 30th, 4434 30th Street, San Diego, United States
USD 199.00
