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Are you ready to start creating masterpieces with the help of professional artists? Or, are you looking to connect with fellow artists, or find fresh inspiration? If the answer is yes, or even maybe, then you’re in the right place! In each of our specialized workshops, Artists from Agora Gallery in New York City lead participants in a variety of unique courses. As a student, you will have the opportunity to connect with other artists, develop your technical skills, and broaden or diversify your portfolio.
So if you are ready to start creating masterpieces with artists from Agora Gallery in New York City, this is your chance!
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Sculpture with Paper Mache
3 weekly workshops - 1.5 hrs each meeting
You will be introduced to easy and accessible sculpting with paper mache and will be creating your own sculpted heads. Your sculpting experience will be intertwined with performance to create your own short video with your artwork.
Price: $199
This isn’t your kid’s paper mâché class! Join instructor Amanda Ba to discover the world of sculpture and create your own paper mâché masterpieces. Over the course of three sessions, you will design and craft your own paper mâché mask heads while learning basic essential sculptural techniques along the way. If you’ve been curious about making art with found objects, used paper and recycled materials, you have to discover the joy of paper mâché.
And there is another bonus - your sculpting experience will be intertwined with performance to create your own short video art. You will not only enhance your art skills with the practical and trendy sculpting techniques, but also will dip your toe into video art and performance with your sculptured pieces. Amanda Ba is most passionate and dedicated to her craft, and she will share it with you, guide you step by step to making your artistic visions come to life.
The art of paper mâché is a skill you can use in many facets of your life, and practice for years to come.
Course Curriculum
Lesson 1: Paper mache demonstration
- Introductions and drawing as foundation to your sculpture and sculpting together our large heads
Lesson 2: Paper mache sculpting (+ Intro to Video Presentation)
- Finishing together our large heads and an introduction to video presentation
Lesson 3: Performing and Presenting our sculptures
- Instructions on the combination of sculptures and video performance
Materials and Preparations
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A list of needed materials:
For your convenience, we teamed up with A Cherry on Top, art supplies. Order any product with a 20% discount using promo code AGORA20.
You may choose any other supplier or product you prefer.● Spherical yoga ball large enough to fit your head inside (can be reused after class)
● Lots of spare newspaper
● Flour (any kind)
● Tap water
● Mixing vessel (Any regular cup/glass)
● Plastic wrap/saran wrap
● Protective plastic tarp
● Cardboards (2)
● Heavy duty box-cutter
● Large, sharp scissors
● Ruler/measuring tape
● All-purpose glue sticks
● Hot glue gun & hot glue sticks (not a must)
● Staple gun & staples (not a must)
Meet your Instructor
Amanda Ba | Visual Artist
Amanda Ba is a graduate of Columbia University, majoring in Visual Arts and Art History. She had her first solo show last year in her hometown of Hefei, China. Amanda has spent time studying and working at various international institutions including the Slade School of Fine Arts in London, the Central Academy of Fine Arts in Beijing, and the KW Institute for Contemporary Art in Berlin.
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