*Studio Ghibli Cute Anime Polymer Clay Sculpting: Totoro, Jiji, Noface, Calcifer
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Studio Ghibli Cute Anime Polymer Clay Sculpting Course – Totoro, Jiji, No-Face, Calcifer Learn to sculpt your favorite Studio Ghibli anime characters like Totoro, Jiji, No-Face, and Calcifer in this self-paced polymer clay sculpting course! Whether you're a beginner or experienced sculptor, you'll enjoy this step-by-step guide with audio and video lessons designed to help you bring these beloved characters to life. In each lesson, I'll walk you through detailed tutorials for sculpting each character, ensuring you can follow along at your own pace. Plus, I'll cover how to achieve a professional glossy finish using lacquer after baking your polymer clay creations. This course is entirely self-paced with no live meetings, giving you the flexibility to learn whenever it suits you. You’ll have the opportunity to share your work and connect with others via messages and video recordings. Course Features: Step-by-step video tutorials for sculpting Totoro, Jiji, No-Face, and Calcifer Learn to apply a professional glossy finish to your sculptures Share and receive feedback via Nearpod (no live meetings) Ideal for beginners and intermediate crafters Supplies Needed: Polymer Bake Clay (colors: white, black, grey, orange, green, purple, red) Basic Sculpting Tools: cutting tool, dotting tool (for eye sockets) Non-stick surface for working Rolling pin or smooth tool for rolling out clay Black Glass Seed Beads (for eyes, or use black clay) Optional Supplies: Eye pins (to create charms) Metal wire or toothpick (for leaf umbrella) Tiny star-shaped cookie cutter Clear water-based Polyurethane or glaze (for a polished look after baking) Get ready to create your own Studio Ghibli-inspired sculptures and join our creative community today!
Learning Goals
Step-by-step video tutorials for sculpting Totoro, Jiji, No-Face, and Calcifer
Whether you're a beginner or experienced sculptor, you'll enjoy this step-by-step guide with audio and video lessons designed to help you bring these beloved characters to life.
Syllabus
4 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
Welcome to Lesson #1! Totoro
Lesson 2:
Welcome to Lesson #2! No-Face
Lesson 3:
Welcome to Lesson #3! Jiji
Lesson 4:
Welcome to Lessons #4 and #5! Calcifer and Soot Sprite
Other Details
Parental Guidance
There are no Live meetings in Flex classes.
This class uses Nearpod. There is no account necessary for Nearpod, students just type their name to enter.
Supply List
Supplies: Polymer Bake Clay in a variety of colors (white, black, grey, orange, green, purple, red) Basic Sculpting tools, cutting tool, dotting tool (for eye sockets) A non stick surface to work on A small rolling pin or paintbrush handle or anything smooth to roll out small pieces of clay. You may use Black Glass seed beads for eyes, otherwise black clay OPTIONAL: Eye pins (to turn into charms before baking) About 1" of metal wire or 1/2 toothpick for leaf umbrella Tiny star shaped cookie cutter Clear water-based Polyurethane or glaze for after baking 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
External Resources
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Teacher expertise and credentials
1 teacher has a teaching certificate
Texas Teaching Certificate in Music/Theater/Arts
5 teachers have a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in Art and Design from Savannah College of Art and Design
Bachelor's Degree in Art and Design from Fashion Institute of Technology
Bachelor's Degree in Art and Design from Savannah College of Art and Design
Bachelor's Degree in Fine/Studio Arts from Cleveland Institute of Art
Bachelor's Degree in English from Emory University
2 teachers have an Associate's degree
Associate's Degree in Political Science and Government from Los Angeles Southwest College
Associate's Degree in Art and Design from Fashion Institute of Technology
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*Ms. Lori
She/Her
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.
*Teacher Rori
They/Them
As an alumni of Cleveland Institute of Art with a Bachelors of Fine Arts in Game Design they have a passion for interactive art and how they can push the boundaries of what interactive art means. Having been a visual arts assistant at their old high school Interlochen Arts Academy during the summers, teaching others and seeing the joy in what people create has motivated Rori to pursue teaching. In their free time Rori likes to aquascape. Creating aquariums of any variety of sizes and making little beautiful habitats for their favorite type of fish a Betta fish, they currently have 2 bettas and 4 tanks.
B.F.A in Game Design
*Teacher Emmanuel
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE: COMPUTER SCIENCE
Google Developers Student club National Society Of Black Engineers Member of color stack Sprout Fellow
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Web and Application Servers
Cloud & AWS, JSON, REST API, Docker, Adobe Suite, Git, GitHub, WordPress, WebPack, NPM, SEO, Object-Oriented
Programming, Functional Programming
*Mr. Mendez
He/Him
CSM
A 25 year old tutor with 5 years off experience in education with a philosophy of play and work being one and the same.
Angel is the perfect educator to introduce someone to emerging technologies, or help with tutoring sessions.
*Ms. Robinson
She/Her
Throughout my career in education, I have developed a strong foundation for fostering creativity and critical thinking among students. I have had the privilege of designing and implementing art programs that engage learners and inspire them to explore their unique artistic voices in many afterschool programs since 2019. My extensive experience across various mediums—such as painting, yarn and needlework, jewelry making, and digital arts—has equipped me with the versatility to adapt my teaching methods and cater to diverse learning styles.
*Teacher Jonathan
I have been working in the design/visual arts world for the last 6 years. From designing websites, to doing personal commissions, art is something I’m very passionate about. I had the chance to live in New York for the last 3 years, and had the opportunity to visit world-renowned museums and galleries such as The Met, MoMA, Guggenheim etc. I also curated an Art Gallery with over 200 artworks from local artists in upstate NY. I’m thrilled to bring my experience to these lessons and share that enthusiasm with my students.
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