Fundamentals: Head Sculpting with Philip Prinz
In this workshop, you will learn the basics of sculpting heads. This includes basic proportions, skull structure, and facial features. The goal of the workshop is for you to learn how the elements of a head fit together threedimensionally. The workshop is highly suitable as a complement to portrait drawing and will help you improve your drawings and paintings and will help you understand of spatial distances in photo references.
Schedule
The workshop consists of a total of 12 hours, divided into 3-hour blocks with breaks in between.
Saturday
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Sunday
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Program
- Preparation and basic tools
- Division and proportion of the head
- Modeling a Loomis head
- Modeling a simple skull
- Modeling eyes, nose, mouth, and ears
- Modeling a head from reference or imagination
Materials
You will be provided with a piece of Monster Clay, approximately the size of an apple, and an armature.
Please bring the following tools:
- Simple modeling tools made of wood and/or metal
- Loops and rakes
- An old bread knife or box cutter
Optional
- A small desk lamp or clamp lamp
- Aluminum foil
- A small mirror
We will continue to use the Monster Clay throughout the workshop and will not keep previous sculptures. If you wish to keep each sculpture, please bring additional clay, such as Monster Clay Medium or Super Sculpey.
Info
- There is a B&B Hotel right next to the atelier
- The building behind the atelier has an affordable Airbnb apartment
- A bit farther away, but usually cheaper: Meininger Hotel
- If you have any questions leave us a message
Fundamentals: Head Sculpting
with Philip Prinz
Info
- The workshop is in German but you can get your personal instructions in English.
General Workshop Conditions
- The workshop will only take place with sufficient bookings.
- Please only pay when you receive an e-mail confirmation that the workshop is taking place.
- The price includes tuition, VAT and model fees. Materials, accommodation and travels are not included.
- You confirm your seat by full payment or a deposit payment.
- Bookings made less than 8 weeks before the workshop date must be paid in full.
- The price must be paid in full no later than 8 weeks prior to the workshop. Otherwise the booking will be forfeited.
- Cancellations made less than 8 weeks prior to the workshop must pay the full price.
- If the workshop is cancelled by our side, you will get 100 % of your payments reimbursed. Including the deposit.
