FIGUREing it Out!
This workshop will cover both solid and hollow hot sculpting with a focus on creating realistic objects. Students will learn the basics of solid sculpting, the hot torch and the use of color to create realistic components while building their own sculpting vocabulary, developing original techniques and problem solving. The workshop will also cover following a plan while making quick, in-the-moment decisions. Students will rely heavily on each other and learn to communicate with their partners, as most of the sculpting will be done from outside the bench. We will focus mainly on working technically, but during the course of the demonstrations we will discuss concept and inspiration.
John Moran is a politically and socially engaged hot glass sculptor, mixed media artist, co-founder of Gent Glas and all around nice guy. He is an American-Belgian currently living and working in Ghent, Belgium. Though he does not consider himself an academic, he has the accolades that say otherwise. He enjoys traveling, talking about art, good food and pints with friends. He attained his BFA from Tyler School of Art, his MFA from Illinois State University, and his PhD from the Eugeniusz Geppert Academy of Art and Design. Most recently, he participated in and won Netflix's "Blown Away" Season 3.
