Studio Basics

I expect all students to bring the following items with them to class:

• Your favorite sculpting/modeling tools, suggestions follow
• Calipers or Dividers, a small pair
• 12" ruler
• Wire cutters
• Pliers
• Notebook or sketch pad
• Pens, pencils
• Your favorite references
• An old hand towel or two
• Comfy work clothes

For the most part, these are items that you already use around the house.  However, there are tools made especially for working with non-hardening clay, please bring several with you to the workshop.  You don't need to invest in a whole set, but one or two of each major type will help you greatly.

Required Text for "Wire to Whinny":
An Atlas of Animal Anatomy For Artists
W. Ellenberger, Dover Pub.

Required for "Legs" Workshop:
The above plus
Animal Painting and Anatomy   
W. Frank Calderon, Dover Pub.

Both of these books are readily available through major book retailers and are moderately priced.

Specialized Sculpting Tools

If you don't already have them, you won't regret investing in these clay working basics! 

• #221   9" double ended wire loop tool OR
• #213   9" double ended wire loop tool
• #405A   7.5" single end wire loop tool
• #610 Thin Line wire loop tool for fine detail work in faces and ears OR
• #612 Thin Line wire loop tool for fine detail work

Sculpture House in New Jersey,
www.sculpturehouse.com
1-609-466-2986

Sculpture Depot in Loveland, CO 
www.sculpture-depot.com
1-800-260-4690

Georgie's Ceramic and Clay Co. in Portland, Oregon
www.georgies.com
1-800-999-CLAY or 503-283-1353

Or, look for them in your local art store or college bookstore.  These tools range in price from $7 to $15 each.  When you mail order, be sure to request their full supply catalogs!