Gardian Sculptures with Kristie Sheehy, Sculptor

Details

Gardian Sculptures are so named because they are meant to be placed in a garden setting.

Each sculpture is produced individually beginning with a wire armature in human form. The armature is then built up with metal foil to create a desired shape. Fabric is then saturated in a product called Sculptack which enables these sculptures to be resistant to all weather. The fabric is then wrapped and draped around the sculpture and left to cure for several days on tables or benches so the bottoms are flat.

Once cured, the sculpture can be set in a basin of water for a few minutes to soften the edges of the dress around her bottom making it pliable enough to conform to the shape of a boulder or something not flat. Other than this procedure, the shape of the Gardian cannot be altered. Bending or reshaping the pose will jeopardize the integrity of the sculpture.

After you have chosen a location for your Gardian Sculpture, it may be epoxied in place if theft or dogs are a concern. Other than that, your sculpture is resilient to the outside elements year round.

Program

An introduction to your kit -  how to use it and some ideas on how to work with your armature.
 Kristie will discuss and demonstrate the proportions and where to bend your figure.
You start by wrapping your armature with foil to give your figure form.
Next you will cut fabric into strips to cover your figure followed by wrapping it completely with the Medium saturated strips.
Come lunchtime you will be able to place the figure on its base.
While you have lunch your sculpture will dry and harden.
The afternoon you will work on finishing: hair, clothing, draping, detailing and its final coating.
At 4.00 o'clock you will be the proud creator of your own Gardian Sculpture

 Lunch and coffee breaks with snacks in the morning and afternoon

Packages

The cost for the one day workshop is $150.00 includes lunch and cofffee breaks.

Accommodation is available at 10% off the standard rate.

What to Bring

Participants are encouraged to bring with them small items such as pieces of lace, silk flowers, or sentimental remnants of clothing to incorporate into their sculpture.

Participants should wear old clothes they don’t mind soiling, as Sculptack does not was out of clothing.