Expressing Emotions

One of the most basic human drives is to express one’s self. One of the hardest things to do is to imbue artistic expression with emotions. In this class we eliminate many of the barriers which prevent people from getting in touch with and expressing their emotions. All participation is tactile, sighted participants will be asked to wear blindfolds.

This workshop can be structured from one hour up to 15 hours of class time. In a one hour class students are introduced to the concept of expressing emotions and create two plaster relief sculptures. In the 15 hour workshop we delve in to much more subtle and complex expressions and create 8 plaster reliefs. Each student also completes a finished work of art expressing their own ideas.

two small relief plaster sculptures on left showing soft bubbly forms and flowing deep curving lines. two small plaster relief sculptures on right showing sharp scratched lines and deep sharp angled forms.

The two plaster sculptures on the left are an abstract expression of happiness. The two plaster sculptures on the right are an abstract expression of anger.

Day One:

Five hours class time
Field trip to an accessible sculpture exhibit for information about how sculpture is made and inspiration about what we can say with our art.

Day Two:

Five hours class time
Field trip to explore for project reference material. Each student will create a work of art of their choosing.

Day Three:

Five hours class time to complete project
We will celebrate our completed projects with family and friends at an art exhibit. This will give all students a chance to talk about their experience and their work. Certificates of Completion will be presented.