Join us, Saturday July 18th 2–4 for a FREE, all ages sculpture workshop led by artist Joe Melamed. Using wire, paper, and other available materials, participants will have a chance to learn basic armature making, form shaping and other sculptural techniques, and create a bird of their choosing. From domesticated chickens to wild eagles and mythical thunderbirds, the sky is the limit! Materials will be provided, and this workshop is designed for all ages.
Joe Melamed is a sculptor based in Oakland, CA. His studio practice ranges from furniture making to mold-making, figurative sculpture, two dimensional work and beyond. Joe often combines metal with materials found in his everyday life to recreate moments from the mundane. A friend eating a hamburger, a stranger taking a call on their cellphone, or runaway cluckers are all situations that are often rendered life-size, fusing technical metal fabrication with the playfulness of paper mache and other media. Having received his MFA from San Francisco Art Institute, Joe has taught sculpture at California College of the Arts elsewhere.
SFArtsED is thrilled to present a series of free visual-arts workshops which will take place every Third Saturday of each month from 2–4 PM in the SFArtsED gallery at 1275 Minnesota Street. Taught by SFArtsED Artist Mentors, these making-oriented events are geared towards visitors of all ages who are interested in creative expression! From shadow puppet-making to paper-pulp sculpture and beyond, these workshops are a great way to learn about new art processes and techniques. Materials are provided and drop-ins are welcome.
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