Bas-relief Sculpting | May 3rd - 11th, 2025 | Saturdays + Sundays, 12-4pm
Instructor: Jim Shoop
Time: 12-4PM, Saturdays + Sundays
Dates: May 3rd - 11th
Location: What Art School
Duration: 2 Weekends, 4 Hours Each Day
Member Price: $585 + $50 materials fee
Non-Member Price: $585 + $50 materials fee
Ages: 18+.
Class size: 10 Students Maximum
Course Description:
Objective: Creating a bas-relief, sculpture in which the figure projects slightly form the background
Experience the art of bas-relief at WHAT Art School, where you'll work from a still-life model. Beginning with a clay-coated board, you'll learn the process of creating a low relief image. This class is perfect for painters, drawing enthusiasts, and those interested in clay sculpting, offering essential skills for sculptors. The class will also feature discussions on the historical significance of bas-relief sculpture, enriched with visual examples.
At the end of the class, students will have the opportunity to fire their bas-relief tile, completing the artistic journey with a tangible, fired piece to take home.
Supplies
-A sculpting board will be provided
-Three 2lb blocks of clay will be provided (additional clay will be available to purchase at WHAT Art School)
-WHAT will provide a beginner’s clay tools kit, you may also bring your own
-You will have the opportunity to fire your bas-relief at the end of the class
The preparation day will be for a tour of the studio, set up your work station, getting your initial clay, and introductions, so each class day can be spent entirely sculpting!
Instructor: Jim Shoop
Time: 12-4PM, Saturdays + Sundays
Dates: May 3rd - 11th
Location: What Art School
Duration: 2 Weekends, 4 Hours Each Day
Member Price: $585 + $50 materials fee
Non-Member Price: $585 + $50 materials fee
Ages: 18+.
Class size: 10 Students Maximum
Course Description:
Objective: Creating a bas-relief, sculpture in which the figure projects slightly form the background
Experience the art of bas-relief at WHAT Art School, where you'll work from a still-life model. Beginning with a clay-coated board, you'll learn the process of creating a low relief image. This class is perfect for painters, drawing enthusiasts, and those interested in clay sculpting, offering essential skills for sculptors. The class will also feature discussions on the historical significance of bas-relief sculpture, enriched with visual examples.
At the end of the class, students will have the opportunity to fire their bas-relief tile, completing the artistic journey with a tangible, fired piece to take home.
Supplies
-A sculpting board will be provided
-Three 2lb blocks of clay will be provided (additional clay will be available to purchase at WHAT Art School)
-WHAT will provide a beginner’s clay tools kit, you may also bring your own
-You will have the opportunity to fire your bas-relief at the end of the class
The preparation day will be for a tour of the studio, set up your work station, getting your initial clay, and introductions, so each class day can be spent entirely sculpting!
Instructor: Jim Shoop
Time: 12-4PM, Saturdays + Sundays
Dates: May 3rd - 11th
Location: What Art School
Duration: 2 Weekends, 4 Hours Each Day
Member Price: $585 + $50 materials fee
Non-Member Price: $585 + $50 materials fee
Ages: 18+.
Class size: 10 Students Maximum
Course Description:
Objective: Creating a bas-relief, sculpture in which the figure projects slightly form the background
Experience the art of bas-relief at WHAT Art School, where you'll work from a still-life model. Beginning with a clay-coated board, you'll learn the process of creating a low relief image. This class is perfect for painters, drawing enthusiasts, and those interested in clay sculpting, offering essential skills for sculptors. The class will also feature discussions on the historical significance of bas-relief sculpture, enriched with visual examples.
At the end of the class, students will have the opportunity to fire their bas-relief tile, completing the artistic journey with a tangible, fired piece to take home.
Supplies
-A sculpting board will be provided
-Three 2lb blocks of clay will be provided (additional clay will be available to purchase at WHAT Art School)
-WHAT will provide a beginner’s clay tools kit, you may also bring your own
-You will have the opportunity to fire your bas-relief at the end of the class
The preparation day will be for a tour of the studio, set up your work station, getting your initial clay, and introductions, so each class day can be spent entirely sculpting!
Jim Shoop
JAMES SHOOP has been a professional sculptor since 1983. His works include Fine Art, Commercial, and Functional Art pieces.
“Creating sculptures that inspires, excites and results in a emotional response drives my process. Being a traditional sculptor I use my hands, a few tools and a vision, manipulating clay and wax forming each sculpture. Through years of working at my families foundry I am able to execute all phases of casting and finishing of each bronze sculpture. Allowing each one to have a uniqueness throughout the edition. Having a story to tell, with the use of subject and movement I have been able to create sculpture that has breath and engages the viewer. Paying attention to detail and composition each piece has an unique view from all sides and lets ones imagination build. Through sculpture I strive to enhance the space it inhabits, solidifying a presence that is memorable.”
