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instructed by Elizabeth Rogers Decosimo | June 25 & 26

Whether you are a beginner or a professional artist, Townsend Atelier is a place where you will be allowed to learn, to experiment and to grow.  We are located in the heart of Chattanooga's burgeoning southside art district, 201 West Main Street.  Classes fill up quickly and pre-registration is required.  Register on line or by phone 423-266-2712.

portrait by elizabeth rogers decosimo

Portrait Sculpture
June 25 & 26 | 9-5 p.m.
instructor: Elizabeth Rogers Decosimo 

Beginning to advanced levels welcome.  Armature and tools provided.  Cost: $275

This class will concentrate on a study of the head and its major features: eyes, ears, nose and mouth. Students will model a life size portrait busts in clay from the model. The student will gain an understanding of the form and structure of the head, its major planes and volumes, underlying skull and musculature and proportion of its features to the whole. Modeling tools and techniques will be demonstrated for the beginner.  Upon completion the sculpture will be hollowed out to prepare for kiln firing.  Examples of portrait busts from early Egyptian through the 20th century will be referred to and compared to analyze a variety of stylistic approaches.  All levels are welcome. Model fee:  $30.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
Elizabeth Rogers Decosimo is a figurative sculptor and painter living in Chattanooga.  She received a Master's Degree in Sculpture from The New York Academy of Art.  She models portrait busts, figures and animals.  She has received numerous public commissions including the Baroness Erlanger at Erlanger Hospital, the series of Cats at McKamey Animal Shelter, and the muse, Calliope at Baylor School.  She has taught in New York and Philadelphia, workshops at Baylor School and classes at her own studio.  She currently teaches sculpture at Lee University.  For more visit www.elizabethrogers.net  

 

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artist and instructor mia bergeron doing a demo in her painting class at townsend atelier

About Townsend Atelier

Townsend Atelier provides fine mold making, casting materials, patinas and finishes to artists and crafts peolpe around the globe.  To see a full line of our products, please visit our website.

We also offer a wide variety of art classes and workshops to all levels at our studio located in the heart of Chattanooga's southside.

 www.townsendatelier.com | 423-266-2712 | toll free:  877-903-1488
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