FIGURE SCULPTURE
in the skin
with Tip Toland
November 10-23, 2024
World-renowned hyper-realist sculptor Tip Toland generously shares her methods and philosophical approach to creating a vivid human figure, one that exudes pathos, vulnerability, and ultimately, transcendence. Artist’s anatomy, expressive emphasis, unflinching perceptivity, and an overriding sympathy for the subject are hallmarks of Toland’s figures. Working from a live model, she will guide participants step-by-step through her process of developing a bust at half life size. With care, focus, and expert guidance, participants will find themselves passing beyond mere technique as they study the model and hone their observation skills through the unblinking lens of hyper-realism. From there, the process becomes a creative adventure into the realm of human connection and empathy, personal narrative, and fluency in clay as an expressive medium.
TUITION: USD $2200 inclusive of all studio materials, glazes and firings, catered lunches, welcome dinner, and excursions around the island. We will assist in making recommendations for bookings for nearby hotels, bungalows or home-stays in convenient proximity to Gaya studio (accommodation is not included in tuition).
WORKSHOP SCHEDULE - FIGURE SCULPTURE in the skin
Sunday, November 10
6:00 pm Welcome Dinner at Moksa Restaurant, followed by a presentation by Tip Toland.
Monday, November 11
Introduction to the studio and overview of the course.
Put together pipe armatures on plywood.
12:30 Lunch family-style
Begin to mass on clay for life size bust. Map in features.
Tuesday, November 12
Sculpt in features, discuss facial expressions, following demonstrations by Tip.
Consider adding an object to be incorporated with the bust.
12:30 Lunch family-style
Discuss Narratives. Continue working on bust.
Wednesday, November 13
Demo ears and hair. Make object to incorporate with bust.
12:30 Lunch family-style
Continue working.
Thursday, November 14
Cut bust apart and hollow, with demonstration by Tip.
12:30 Lunch family-style
Put bust back together, final touch ups. Roll out shrink slabfor firing.
Friday, November 15
Next project: Three 12” proportional figures in different gestures that create a narrative.
12:30 Lunch family-style
Demonstrations by Tip.
Saturday, November 16
Further articulate three figures. Possibly add a context ( such as a rock or log)
something which can also act as support
12:30 Lunch family-style
Sunday, November 17
Day off! Studio closed—relax, explore Bali, get ready for week 2.
Monday, November 18
Hollow three figures, remove skewers
12:30 Lunch family-style
Constructive, critical review of work thus far.
Tuesday, November 19
Finishing up three figures.
12:30 Lunch family-style
Demonstration by Tip on aging a small head. Load Busts into kiln.
Wednesday, November 20
EXCURSION DAY!!!
Busts are firing....
Figures loaded into kiln.
Thursday, November 21
Unload first firing, clean up busts. Sand busts and fix any small cracks, begin painting.
Create skin tone with red, yellow, blue. Figures are firing....
12:30 Lunch family-style
Continue working on surface of busts.
Friday, November 22
Finish painting busts and add chalk pastel. Unload three figure narrative.
12:30 Lunch family-style
Final review of all our work, take images, pack up all work, hugs good bye.
Saturday November 23
Departure day. Studio is closed.