*Learn to Sculpt 4 Dragon Styles! Step by Step Clay Sculpting - Creative Courses
In this self paced Dragon Sculpting Course, we will create 4 different Step-By-Step Dragon Sculptures using Polymer Clay. Starting from a Beginner level Sleeping Dragon to more advanced Standing Dragon to Water Elemental to Gemstone Dragon!
What's included
4 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentClass Experience
🌟 New to Outschool? Use code CREATIVE20 to save $20 on this class! 🌟 Students will create 4 different Dragon Art Sculptures using Polymer Clay. Each lesson is a step by step learning experience, where students will be able to customize their dragons while learning the steps. I start with a beginner friendly dragon lesson, then move onto a more advanced dragon lesson. We will create 4 full dragon sculptures in total. Wings of Fire fans, create your favorite hybrids! Turn them into Mythology and D&D Original Concept Dragons! Each lesson will have audio and video, along with step by step guides that are broken down into small segments. There are no Live meetings. This class uses Nearpod. Lesson #1: Design and Create a Sleeping Dragon Sculpture! Plan out one main color, one or two accent colors, and wing color. Collaboration Board Lesson #2: Design and Create a Standing Dragon Sculpture! This dragon will be holding something…you can use a glass marble, stone, or create an orb or egg out of clay. Lesson #3: Design and Create a Gemstone Dragon Sculpture! SAPPHIRE or RUBY…Sapphire and Ruby are the two gem-varieties of corundum, so they are very similar in make up. Lesson #4: Design and Create an Elemental Dragon Sculpture! WATER ELEMENT Supplies: Polymer Clay (any brand you prefer. I like to use Sculpey). *In total, approximately 1/2 of a 2oz. brick is plenty per dragon!* (a tiny bit goes a LONG way with miniatures!!) Basic Sculpting tools, toothpick, smoothing tool A Baking sheet (covered with parchment) Cutting tool or clay knife A non stick surface to work on (You can cover a piece of cardboard with parchment paper and tape it to the bottom…that works) A small rolling pin Variety of colors of polymer clay (whatever colors you want for your dragons) Metal sculpting/jewelry wire or wooden toothpicks (to attach the head to body) Note: I like to use Translucent polymer clay for wings and fins so they have a clear appearance, but that is optional. Small GLASS beads or Crystals for eyes (for 3 of the dragons). I use 6.0 size seed beads. You may use clay if you cannot access these. NO PLASTIC. We can only bake Glass, Wood, Metal and natural stone/crystal. OPTIONAL: A glass marble, crystal, bead or stone (for weeks 2 and 3) Aluminum Foil (for propping) OPTIONAL: Clear Water-Based Gloss Polyurethane, Mod Podge or Sculpey Gloss Glaze for after baking **Polymer clay requires baking according to the package direction. (Generally ~275 °F, depending on your brand of clay). You may do this after class. Parental help is necessary. NOTE: Students may use air dry clay or modeling dough if they prefer not to use polymer bake clay
Syllabus
4 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
Design and Create a Sleeping Dragon Sculpture!
Plan out one main color, one or two accent colors, and wing color.
Lesson 2:
Design and Create a Standing Dragon Sculpture!
This dragon will be holding something…you can use a glass marble, stone, or create an orb or egg out of clay.
Lesson 3:
Design and Create a Gemstone Dragon Sculpture!
SAPPHIRE or RUBY…Sapphire and Ruby are the two gem-varieties of corundum, so they are very similar in make up.
Lesson 4:
Design and Create an Elemental Dragon Sculpture!
WATER ELEMENT
Other Details
Parental Guidance
**Polymer clay requires baking according to the package direction. (Generally ~275 °F, depending on your brand of clay). You will bake after class. Parental help is necessary.
Supply List
Supplies:
Polymer Clay (any brand you prefer. I like to use Sculpey). *In total, approximately 1/2 of a 2oz. brick is plenty per dragon!* (a tiny bit goes a LONG way with miniatures!!)
Basic Sculpting tools, toothpick, smoothing tool
A Baking sheet (covered with parchment)
Cutting tool or clay knife
A non stick surface to work on (You can cover a piece of cardboard with parchment paper and tape it to the bottom…that works)
A small rolling pin
Variety of colors of polymer clay (whatever colors you want for your dragons)
Metal sculpting/jewelry wire or wooden toothpicks (to attach the head to body)
Note: I like to use Translucent polymer clay for wings and fins so they have a clear appearance, but that is optional.
Small GLASS beads or Crystals for eyes (for 3 of the dragons). I use 6.0 size seed beads. You may use clay if you cannot access these.
NO PLASTIC. We can only bake Glass, Wood, Metal and natural stone/crystal.
OPTIONAL: A glass marble, crystal, bead or stone (for weeks 2 and 3)
Aluminum Foil (for propping)
OPTIONAL:
Clear Water-Based Gloss Polyurethane, Mod Podge or Sculpey Gloss Glaze for after baking
NOTE: Students may use air dry clay or modeling dough if they prefer not to use polymer bake clay
These are the supplies I use in most every class:
Polymer Clay Dotting Tools and Silicone Clay Sculpting Tools
https://amzn.to/4d2FCqW
Acrylic Roller, Acrylic Sheet and Cutters
https://amzn.to/4cKCq3B
Sculpture Feather Wire Texture tool
(this makes amazing scale texture!)
https://amzn.to/3zH7bHQ
Language of Instruction
English
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Fashion Institute of Technology
Associate's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Fashion Institute of Technology
B.F.A in Fashion Design
A.A.S in Illustration/Art History
A.A.S in Graphic Design
Hi There!
I'm Lori...a graduate of F.I.T in NYC. I've worked in different areas of the design industry since 1991, from illustration, pattern making, garment construction to designing full story boards for buyers. I tutored Fashion Illustration for a few years to help other students complete their professional portfolios before their interviews. Besides getting creative, I LOVE animals! I have quite a few furry little beasts. Right now, my profession is Graphic Design, but fashion illustration and design is still what I do when I need to unwind from technology. I believe that once you learn the basics of how to get that creativity out of your mind and onto paper, you open up a whole new world, being able to share and build on your talents.
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