Clay Sculpting Workshop with Joel A Prevost

[…] Working with Joel as my instructor enabled me to mainifest my desire to create in a physical way and produce something I never thought I could.

Working with a model in a professional manner, with support from Joel, allowed me to tap into a creative part of myself that I had believed was there but unable to access on my own. […] A rich, fulfilling experience I'll never forget, and skills I will use for a lifetime.

Debbie Doucette

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Greek Mythos / High Relief Sculpture

This class will provide you with a basic introduction and a comprehensive hands-on experience. You will discover the sensuality of clay, and create your own masterpiece of a high relief neoclassical sculpture.

Classes are available at all levels of experience and are kept to a maximum of 6 students. This ensures that a high degree of individual attention is given to everyone.

The workshop will focus on sculpting techniques and will include 8 hours with a live model. Students will work with 25 to 35 pounds of clay.

This session is offered over a 2 day weekend, which runs from 10am to 5 pm, or as 4 evening sessions.

$260.00 includes clay and firing

Studio Location

Have you always wanted to sculpt? Now you can create your own masterpiece under the expert guidance of renowned sculptor Joel Prevost. Discover the techniques of sculpting the human form in clay at evening and weekend classes offered throughout the year. Fees include clay, tools, sessions with a live model and firing of your sculpture in the kiln.

Learn how to sculpt / Classes

A special rate at our B&B «La Loggia» will be offered for students who come for a 6 day long apprenticeship

Accomodations

I have transformed the magic underground studio space of modernist painter Marcel Barbeau into my sculpting studio. My new studio is located at «La Loggia» at 1637 rue Amherst in Montreal.

Garden of Eden / Free standing sculture

This class is open to students of all levels as they explore the medium of clay and the beauty of the human form.

Students will learn to sculpt the human figure through various exercises and close study of a live model. Carving demonstrations and use of tools will be covered throughout the course as needed.

This is a hands on introduction on how to build a three dimensional upright neo classical sculpture.

Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the medium on how to sculpt with a 50 to 70lbs of clay.

This session is offered over a weekend that runs from 10am to 5 pm plus one evening or as 5 evening sessions. Classes kept to a maximum of 5 students.

$320.00 includes clay and firing

Please note that we cannot reserve your place in a class without having received full payment. You may register by personal check, VISA, MasterCard or American Express.

Workshop registration is easiest by phone at : 514 509 1536
free number :
1-866-520 2493 ( US et Canada only)
or please contact us by email : joel@joelaprevost.com

Apprenticeship / Private Sculpting Class

Play With Clay

This course is limited to 1 to 2 students per week. Apprentices will experience a conceptual approach to sculpting and will have the opportunity to sculpt a "monumental" piece of sculpture.

This is a 6 day program where students will have the opportunity to share in the life of a sculptor, working and creating while Mr. Prevost creates a piece side by side with his students. Outside of the studio activities will include visits to Montreal museums to expand your exposure to the history of art.

To be accepted for this apprenticeship and to register for this training students are asked to call Joel A. Prevost directly.

From $1,600.00 to $2,200.00 to be negotiated depending on the project and the depth of knowledge desired by the student.

"I sculpt with passion — a passion for humanity and the beauty of the human body. In the sensuous curve of muscle and ligament, I put my emotions, my stories, my life. I transpose the kinetic energy of dance, infusing the clay with the flowing movement and physical sensuality of the body-creating an intense sensory expression of the individual beauty of the human form."

Participate in a discovery of your own creativity and self-expression through the medium of sculpting with clay.

This workshop will enable you to create a more abstract piece of art and

will focus on giving you the opportunity to express your emotions … reaching into your deepest levels of self expression.

Price will be established according to the length of the workshop, the number of students and the size of the project.

Biography

A sculptor, professional dancer, teacher, and arts administrator, Joel Prevost has worked in the arts community for over 20 years. He is a nationally renowned neo-classical sculptor. For the last twelve years he has been using the medium of clay to sculpt the individual beauty of the human form. He established his first studio on Vancouver Island in 2000. In 2006 he move to Montreal and now lives and works in his Montreal studio.

In his classes, Mr. Prevost ensures a warm and supportive atmosphere that encourages students to feel comfortable as they explore their creativity. Joel has had shows of his work in Vancouver, Victoria, Edmonton, and Calgary He has artwork in galleries across Canada as well as in private art collections in China, Australia, France, United States and Canada. Joel A. Prevost was born in 1963 in Lac St-Jean ,Quebec.

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