With this workshop, we have brought you the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of the art of chalk carving. This is completely beginner-friendly in nature, all we demand is patience and a desire to learn this art form.
In this one-week-long workshop, we will cover several things like:
- an introduction to soft carving
- exploring tools and materials
- types of sculptures
- pressure control
- sketching and planning
- observation skills
- and understanding proportion and measurements.
Every day we will cover projects on how to carve basic shapes, flowers, individual letters, names and sculpting chess pieces, etc.
Material:
We will need:
- soft chalk
- toothpick
- pencil/pen
- paper/sketchbook
Chalk can be of various types, for this activity we need soft chalk, which will be easier to carve using a tooth pick. Regular took pick or bamboo sticks (barbecue sticks)
This course is available for "remote" learning and will be available to anyone with access to an internet device with a microphone (this includes most models of computers, tablets). Classes will take place with a "Live" instructor at the date/times listed below.
Upon registration, the instructor will send along additional information about how to log-on and participate in the class.
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