The Sculpture Studio

Kotansky School of Figurative Sculpture. The studio has been in existence for over twenty years. The subject for the first work is the human torso.

The Sculpture Studio is the creative space of musician Ioana Gandrabur and sculptor Mitchell Kotansky, dedicated to cultural initiatives including concerts, exhibitions and classes. The Sculpture Studio offers courses and services to individuals interested in exploring the creative process in a relaxed bright spacious environment. Sculpture Classes

Courses ongoing

Level one - The Torso

This is a beginners course and no experience is required. In this course students will learn the process of creating a sculpture in clay. The clay will then be used to make a mold and the final work will be cast in plaster. Emphasis is on learning to work with clayas well as the study of the figure. Level two - Introduction to sculpture from life
Level one is recommended to begin this course. Students will begin the process of learning to model from life using a plaster cast of a hand. Using a plaster casting enables the student to copy from a three dimensional object in preparation for sculpting from a live model. The method of rubber mold making will be learned to cast the final work in plaster. Emphasis is on technique, understanding of materials, and realistically representing the human form. Open session - personal projects and Level three students
Level one is recommended to begin this course. For students who are interested in exploring there own creative projects there is the possibility of enrolling in an open session course. Examples of works done in this course are Portrait busts, works from the students mind or pictures... etc. For the students who are interested, methods of working with wax will be explored. Wax enables the sculptor to realize pieces not possible in clay. Wax is also the material used to cast in bronze using the lost wax method. There are many possibilities and each project will must be discussed and approved by the teacher in order to realize if the project is feasible at the students level. Guitar classes

For information on guitar classes contact Ioana Gandrabur at www.ioanagandrabur.com