Skin and Bones: Create 3D Forms Using Wire and Gut

Skin and Bones: Create 3D Forms Using Wire and Gut

Online Course

4 Weekly Sessions

Thursdays, January 2-23, 2025

1:00 - 2:30 pm (CST)

Class Size: Unlimited

Tuition: $545

Level: Beginner/Intermediate

Would you like to create beautiful linear forms with wire? 

Would you like to learn how to skin these forms with fabric or gut but you're not sure where to start?

Join Helen Dannelly for this 3-week introduction to wire structures utilizing the unique, translucent material of gut (hog casings) or fabric.

Helen’s demos and exercises expand your approach 3D compositional elements. Explore the variety and potential of these materials.

Featuring:

• 3 live online 90-minute sessions with time for Q&A
• Live demos
• Prompts and exercises tailored to students’ needs
• PowerPoint presentation and discussion exploring artists working similarly for inspiration
• 2 months of access to the recordings of the live sessions so you can be fully present soaking up the demos instead of frantically taking notes.

 This course is for you if you: 

• Have an interest in working three-dimensionally
• Want to learn how to create linear structures using various types of wire
• Are an adventurous beginner, skilled artist, or anywhere in between
• Want to expand your creativity while honing your critical thinking skills

Helen has a knack for guiding you in amplifying your ideas. Her method of teaching involves showing the potential of what you can do with the various materials and then letting you loose to see what is possible.

What to Expect:

Helen demonstrates how to transform these materials into expressive forms as is - or ready to accept a variety of surface treatments.

• wire
• gut (hog casings)
• silk habotai
• cotton
• cotton mesh
• fabric stiffener

Helen’s unconventional ways of mixing mediums and her ingenious combining of high and low tech solutions result in demos that get you thinking outside of the box as you discover new ways to express your ideas.  As an instructor, Helen draws upon her formal art training to add richness and depth to the classroom experience, incorporating fundamentals of composition, color, and form.

From the Instructor:

 "I am interested in the drawn line. Working with various types of wire is like creating a three dimensional drawing in space. I am attracted to both the "bones" of the sculptural skeleton - they can speak for themselves visually - as well as the incredibly unique translucency of gut. After getting past what the material is, you can become mesmerized with the applications! The materials have so much potential! Students get excited when they realize the possibilities. For those not interested in working with gut, silk organza and silk habotai offer a lovely alternative." -Helen Dannelly

 Don’t miss out on this opportunity to expand your practice. Helen is a dynamic instructor who supports you in realizing your vision. 

Q: Do I need sculpture experience?

A: No, this is a class for artists new to working three-dimensionally. And for those with some experience, you will learn additional 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!