Intro to 3D Structures

Workshop: Intro to 3D Structures

Format: 4 Live Online Zoom Sessions

Time: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm CST

Instructor: Helen Dannelly

Level: Beginner

Tuition: $525

Do you want to expand your practice to include relief dimensionality? Are you ready to move completely off the panel? Do you have some experience with sculpture but feel a bit “stuck” in your current practice? Discover new ways of thinking about your studio practice in this 4-week online course. Intro to 3D Structures is an accessible and exciting introduction providing a (literal) new dimension to your work.

What to Expect

• Learn unconventional ways to mix mediums through a variety of relief techniques, such as using wire and wire mesh, plaster gauze, joint compound, fiber, and wood to produce new and intriguing forms

• Deconstruct the work of contemporary 3D artists - like Kiki Smith, Diana Al Hadid, Eva Hesse and Magdalena Abakanowicz - through lectures and discussions

• Create expressive 3D structures in various mediums

• Utilize encaustic OR acrylic OR oil and cold wax as surface treatments

• Practice guided exploration of new materials

• Hone your critical thinking skills, unearthing new means to express your ideas

Course Format

This is a process-based, student-centered online course. Classes will include a mixture of live demos, prompts, and other varieties of exercises tailored to students’ unique needs and goals. Intro to 3D Structures is guaranteed you help think outside the box with your art-making.

What People Are Saying

"Helen is a phenomenal artist, instructor and encaustic sculptor. Love her work!" - Matt Tommey

"I loved how this class really expanded my thinking about what was possible creatively! I am a painter but I always wanted to try working sculpturally. This was the perfect introduction. I highly recommend it. Can't wait to take the next class! Thanks, Helen!"

-Chris L.

"The instructor was patient in answering students’ questions and generous with her support well beyond the actual time spent together in the Zoom class. Helen shared her knowledge and time to support each student individually as we experimented with these new materials. She challenged us to think in new ways and gave generously of her support when we had questions or encountered problems in our work.”

-Laureen W.

"Fabulous instructor! Supportive and knowledgeable. And some amazing “classmates” whom I hope to meet in person when life becomes a little more normal. I did a lot of playing with different materials and plan to expand my experiments more in July. Great classes!"

-Catherine M.

FAQs

Q: Do I need sculpture experience?

A: No, this is designed to benefit ALL artists, no matter your experience with sculpture. For those with some experience, you will learn plenty of techniques to expand your practice.

Q: I work in mixed-media. Will my imagery translate?

A: Yes! Anyone working two-dimensionally can benefit from this course. We will discuss various surface treatments, so if you are already used to working with multiple materials, all the better!

Q: Do I have to use encaustic?

A: No! That is just one choice for surface treatments.

Questions? Contact me.