FREE slide talk at the University of Washington 3D4M department, Friday, October 22, 6-8pm

Saturday and Sunday, 10am-4pm at Seward Park Clay Studio.  Bring lunch and a notebook, and your tools.  We’ll provide clay and a model.   $150

This two day, hands-on workshop will concentrate on understanding the fundamentals of naturalistic modeling of the human form in clay. Studying the live model, students will concentrate on making a one fourth scale seated figure. Through the process of informed observation, demonstrations, and slide lecture, we will learn to sculpt the figure using poses from life and a basic knowledge of human anatomy.  All levels welcome.  Technical questions will also be explored.

Dirk Staschke has maintained an ongoing studio practice and extensive exhibition record for the last twelve years. During this time he has taught at many notable universities, including Emily Carr, Alfred University (from which he has his MFA in ceramics), and New York University. His work has been shown internationally and is represented by The Wexler Gallery in Philadelphia and Gallery Jones in Vancouver BC. His work resides in several permanent collections including the Renwick/Smithsonian, Washington DC; Museum of Fine Arts, Houston; and the Icheon Museum; South Korea.

Please visit the website www.artdirk.com to see an extensive collection of images and articles.

We are fortunate to be able to have him visit us in Seattle.  Don’t miss this chance to hear him speak at UW, and see him work at Seward Park Clay Studio.