Second Saturdays: Diorama Bookends
Second Saturdays: Diorama Bookends
Saturday, September 13
Session One: 11:00AM-2:00PM
Session Two: 2:30PM-5:30PM
Students will create diorama bookends inspired by their favorite book complete with small figurines and other movable components. Participants will actively discuss their book choices and share ideas before creating their pieces through slab, coil, and sculpture methods. Each will create a pair of bookends and characters or other items that exist within the shadowbox to represent their story.
Requirements: None, no experience required
Date and Times: September, Saturday 13, 11:00AM-2:00PM and 2:30PM-5:30PM
Description:
Students will create diorama bookends inspired by their favorite book complete with small figurines and other movable components. Participants will actively discuss their book choices and share ideas before creating their pieces through slab, coil, and sculpture methods. Each will create a pair of bookends and characters or other items that exist within the shadowbox to represent their story.
What students will learn:
How to interpret written works into visual art
Planning and developing ideas for multi-step processes
How to create physical objects from abstract concepts
Slab-building
Making and using coils
Sculpture
Finishing and detailing
Included with Class:
All necessary materials and tools
Clear glazing and firing of work by staff
Students will need to bring:
Their favorite book to share and use as inspiration
