107) Paper Mache Sculpture for Teens and Adults, ages 12+, at IAID

About this class

In this class, participants will build an impressive array of projects using two paper mache techniques. Using only newspaper, glue, and cardboard, students will learn how to build maquette, how to mix and apply paper mache, and how to finish their projects using a variety of techniques (wax, shoe polish, and paint).

Note: This class takes place at IAID (Academy for Dance, Music and Arts) – Intersection D-Ring Road / Rawdat al Khail Street.

For directions, please see http://www.iaidonline.org/pop_contact_us.php

Class Outline

1. Introduction of teacher and students. Slideshow of contemporary parade and performance-based projects. Students will begin  prepping their materials for their four projects: brainstorming, preliminary drawings, laying out designs, and organizing a course of action. Students will learn basic construction techniques (paper mache, gluing, gum tape, and wire frames).
2. Students will begin piecing together their 2D cardboard moveables. This will take two class periods.
3. Studio Day (The finished piece will be fully functional and painted.)
4. Students will begin piecing together their 3D pole puppet. This will take two class periods.
5. Studio Day (The finished piece will be fully operational and painted.)
6. Students will begin working on their headpiece and sound pieces. This will take two class periods.
7. Studio Day (The finished pieces will be wearable and photographed on the student. Sound pieces will be recorded on video for visual and sound reference.)
8. End of class celebration. Students will finish any additional detailing to their four projects and create a small display/parade around VCU for show and tell. 

Materials needed

Please note: VCUQatar reserves the right to cancel classes for which not enough participants are registered. Already paid fees will be refunded.

Please do not purchase materials until VCUQatar has sent final course confirmation.

Items to buy for this class

1. Participants are required to buy their own materials beforehand and bring them to every class
2. -newspaper
3. -cardboard (all sizes and thicknesses)
4. -scissors
5. -Xacto knife
6. -a variety of recyclables (water bottles, yogurt containers, cereal boxes, etc.)
7. -one large plastic bowl

On occasions, there may be some more materials to be bought and brought in if and when advised by the instructor.

Where to buy your materials

Most of the materials are available from any art supply shop, for example:

• Cass Art (Fire station): Community Classes students get a 15% discount upon presenting the registration ticket
• Jarir Bookstore: on Rayyan Road or Salwa Road
• Color Note: on Al Nasser Street
• Ibn Al Qayyim: at Markhiya Roundabout
• Al Rawnaq

Schedule

Start: Wed, 13 Apr, 2016
End: Wed, 1 Jun, 2016
Lessons: 8
Days: Wednesdays
Time: 6 pm to 8 pm
Location: IAID (Academy for Dance, Music and Arts) at Intersection D-Ring Road / Rawdat al Khail Street
Cost: QAR 850

Instructors

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