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ALICIA PONZIO

Sculpting the Portrait

Wednesday - Sunday
July 25 - 29, 2012

$625 (supply fees additional and will be announced)

During this 5 day workshop, Alicia Ponzio, a Florence Academy trained sculptress, will guide students through the process of modeling a portrait from life in traditional water based clay, on a wooden armature. Using a specific 4-plane method of direct observation, students will learn to read and describe the structural elements of the portrait; and then explore the form, likeness, and expression of the individual sitter. The focus will be on improving observation skills and ability to work from life: practices that will lead to a more refined understanding of structure and form. Composition as it relates to portrait sculpture will also be discussed.

Each student will work on a life size portrait for the duration of the course. At the end of the course, the piece can be photographed, or students may opt to cast it or fire it themselves if they have access to those facilities.

Teaching methods will include brief lectures and discussions. Alicia will work alongside students, demonstrating key steps in the process and offering feedback to individual students during each class. Appropriate for all levels.

Join our guest artists on Saturdays, 1-4 pm, as they help families to create extraordinary works of art inspired by the Museum’s collection, exhibitions, and special occasions throughout the year. No advance registration is required for you and your children to drop in and make and take a unique creation home with you! Free with paid Museum admission.

JANUARY
7 Watercolor Birds
14 Chihuly Creations
21 Drip Painting
28 Primary-colored Cityscapes

FEBRUARY
4 Jim Dine Hearts
11 Picasso Portraits
18 Love Posters
25 Adventures in Architecture

MARCH
3 Dr. Seuss Accordion Books
10 Paper Masks
17 No Drop-in Art; 10th Anniversary Celebration
24 Springtime Watercolors
31 Wacky Wire Sculpture

APRIL
7 Princely Treasures
14 No Drop-in Art; KIDesign Event
21 Cool Kites
28 Monet Masterpieces

MAY
5 Cinco de Mayo Crafts
12 Spectacular Spectacles
19 Pop-up Butterflies
26 Clay Creatures

For more information, please contact PUBLIC PROGRAMS at (405) 236-3100, ext. 231, or programs@okcmoa.com.

Drop-in Art is presented with the support of Bank of America.

Classical Drawing, Painting, Sculpture and Art History with Leslie Lienau

SUMMER SESSIONS

TUESDAYS...
6 week sessions
May 15 - June 19
June 26 - July 31
August 7 - September 11

Two times available
2:30 - 4 pm
4 - 5:30 pm

Ages 8 & up
$84

WEDNESDAYS...

May 9 - June 20 (no class on June 6)
June 27 - August 15 (no class on July 4 or July 25)
August 22 - September 26

Two times available
10:00 - 11:30 am
4 - 5:30 pm

Ages 8 & up
$84

BEGINNING and ADVANCED students will learn the fundamentals of drawing, color theory, painting, sculpture and art history. We will draw from life in the tradition of classical realism. Direct observation and understanding of the subject are key elements of beginning as well as advanced drawing and painting. Through instructor demonstration, lecture, individual instruction and practice, students will learn the practical, step-by-step construction of the still life or landscape or portrait. Students will learn the methods and techniques of the great masters by making copies of paintings and drawings.

Sculpting the Human Portrait

Session 1 | May 29 – July 16 (Early Bird Deadline May 20)
Session 2 | July 23 - September 6 (Early Bird Deadline July 15

Mondays | 7 – 9 pm | $132 (includes model fee)

INSTRUCTOR: GLEN THOMAS

Express your creative vision by working in a class of students with varied backgrounds and skill levels. Using water-based clay, students will learn to sculpt a human portrait from a live model. The atmosphere of the class is pleasant and productive and the challenges are rigorous. New students are always amazed by their rapid progress.

For more information, call 405-951-0000 or go to www.cityartscenter.org.