SCULPTORS QLD

Mauri Maunsell has a long history with the McGregor Schools and Flying Arts Workshop Scheme and is a renowned Sculptor and Jeweller with work in many collections and numerous sculpture commissions. Examples of his work can be seen on his web site    maurimaunsell.com.au

Wood is an ideal medium for sculptors and the art of woodcarving is one of the oldest of crafts. Wood, by virtue of its organic origin, can be transformed into diverse sculptural forms from reliefs to objects in the round, in both small and monumental scale. As a medium it can show minute detail, marvelous textural effects and lustrous, seductive finishes.

This workshop will be an introduction to the basics of carving in wood and tool sharpening and will consist of carving a panel of wood to a specified design.

Topics covered will include:

• Explanation of types of woodcarving tools Direction of grain
• Suitable woods Carving techniques Sharpening of tools Wood finishes

Susan will facilitate a program in sculpting a portrait assisting students to develop a visual vocabulary of the human head.

• Initially some drawing and introduce skills to develop techniques in modelling a true portrait.
• Building up a portrait on an armature using clay to capture a likeness and individuality.
• Formative skills in looking at bone, muscle and connective structural elements.
• Detailed instruction on facial features and their characteristics, including hair.
• Consideration for a completed artwork to be moulded and caste in bronze, if requested.

Perry is well known as a sculptor who travels and participates in symposiums around Australia.

In this forum he will present a forum on his recent trip and symposium in South Australia.