April 14-16, 2025
Monday-Wednesday
$550 includes model fees

*This workshop is now FULL. Please email warehouse521@gmail.com to be placed on the waiting list and you will be notified if a spot becomes available.

In this 3-day intensive workshop students will receive 2 assignments: They will sculpt a life-size hand in the morning, and a life-size foot in the afternoon. The Hand and foot are important elements of expression and both require knowledge of the structure and forms. With most figure studies completed in classes, the scale is too small to delve into these important structures adequately. In this class, students will have the opportunity to work at full scale and focus only on the hand and foot. Alicia will communicate the structures, planes and forms of the hand and foot through demonstration, and will work alongside the students throughout the workshop. Teaching methods will also include brief lectures and individual feedback. We'll work from a combination of casts, our own hands, and bring in live models to explore the anatomy. The group will work in oil-based clay on an armature. We will not cast the projects in class, but students are encouraged to do so independently.

All experience levels are welcome and encouraged to participate

Supplies

• Armature Package (Hand & Foot) provided by Alicia $50. 

• Clay Requirements: JMAC Medium classic brown or tan 10 lbs per person ($40).

• Modeling Tools: bring a variety of wooden modeling tools, loops/rakes, and dental tools. Some images of Alicia's core tools: Process and Progress Blog — Alicia N. Ponzio (aliciaponzio.com)

• Measuring devices; small calipers, tape measures

• Cotton rags/ old towels for wiping hands and tools

• Packing/shipping materials can be purchased locally if you plan to send your work home. We can discuss how to pack it in class. Bubble wrap, cardboard boxes, heavy duty packing tape, and cushioning material will be recommended. Size of boxes TBD.