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Have you ever wanted to create a figurative sculpture\u2026 but didn\u2019t know where to start?<\/p>\n

Maybe you\u2019ve tried sculpting figures before.<\/p>\n

But the structure collapses.
The clay feels too heavy.
The form loses strength.
And the result doesn\u2019t match what you imagined.<\/p>\n

Figurative sculpture doesn\u2019t fail because of lack of talent.
It fails because of lack of method.<\/p>\n

We offer you a workshop where you will learn, through a clear, solid and professional approach, how to build figurative sculptures using paper clay and slab construction. Taught exclusively at ElTorn by American ceramic artist C. A. \u201cCat\u201d Traen.<\/p>\n

A method that will allow you to work with more freedom, larger scale and greater confidence.<\/p>\n

About the instructor<\/h3>\n

C.A. \u201cCat\u201d Traen is an international ceramic artist and educator with over 20 years of experience. She teaches at the University of Memphis and Christian Brothers University (USA), and has led workshops and exhibited across the United States, Europe and Asia. Her work has received international awards in Taiwan and China, and she is known for her clear, accessible and structured approach to teaching ceramic sculpture.<\/p>\n

Here the link to an interview we made to Cat.<\/a><\/p>\n

Why this workshop is different<\/h3>\n

\u2705 Learn directly from an international artist and educator
Cat Traen is a university professor in the United States and teaches workshops internationally.<\/p>\n

\u2705 A proven, accessible and highly effective method
This approach removes many of the technical obstacles that block sculptors.<\/p>\n

\u2705 Build a complete sculpture in just 3 days
You will leave with a finished piece and, more importantly, the knowledge to continue.<\/p>\n

What will change in your work<\/h3>\n

\ud83d\udd36 You will be able to create larger sculptures without fear of collapse
\ud83d\udd36 You will understand how to build figures structurally, not intuitively
\ud83d\udd36 You will incorporate a professional method used by contemporary sculptors<\/p>\n

Who it’s for<\/h3>\n

\u2705 Ceramicists who want to introduce the human figure into their work
\u2705 Sculptors who want to work at a larger scale
\u2705 Motivated beginners
\u2705 Experienced artists who want to strengthen their technique<\/p>\n

No previous experience in figurative sculpture is required. All levels are welcome.<\/p>\n

What will you learn in this workshop<\/h3>\n

\u2705 Build hollow figurative sculptures
\u2705 Work with paper clay
\u2705 Use slab construction techniques in sculpture
\u2705 Translate references into three-dimensional volume
\u2705 Understand proportions and basic body structure
\u2705 Build torso, limbs and head
\u2705 Work on facial details and expression
\u2705 Assemble parts and create a coherent figure
\u2705 Develop surface and final finish
\u2705 You will complete a full sculpture during the workshop<\/p>\n

Program<\/h3>\n

Part 1:<\/strong><\/p>\n