Skin Texturing Seminar

All seminars are private.  Dates to be arranged through artist.  I offer two seminars, in which both can be personalized to fit the needs of the student.  We will be able to work on areas of concern. For an up-close picture on "Skin Texturing", please e-mail me.

Three Day Seminars:  Novice and beginner
Students will learn how to create a correctly proportional head, on which they will learn "Skin Texturing".

Two day Seminar:  Advanced students only
Students will need to bring an unbaked head. due to the shorter time frame.
The seminar will center on "Skin Texturing", bringing your head to a higher level of realism.

Both Seminars Instruction includes:

*	Anatomy of the head, and how to figure realistic proportions
*	How to make sure your eyes are looking the same direction, not cross-eyed
*	Realistic wrinkles
*	Skin texturing, to give your sculpture that life-like look
*	Applying color for a wonderful complexion
*	I will show how I apply wigging and bearding for a realistic look
*	How to hand tie eyelashes for correct scale
*	Handouts on how hands are made
*	Armatures - we will go over
*	Brazing metal wire for an armature or accessories

Seminars are from 8:30 to 5:00 each day.

Materials you will need to bring:

*	1 Lb ProSculpt®
*	Old paint brushes - for coloring the head
*	A list of questions you want answered
*	Comfortable casual clothing

Please wear a white or light colored top during class, this prevents colored lint from being picked up by your sculpture. I use one of my husband's old shirts.

Materials I will provide:

*	All Skin Texturing tools so you can create texture on your next sculpture at home
*	Lacing Tool
*	Stylus - Duncan TL411
*	Glass eyes 12mm
*	Dividers - to borrow
*	Plastic box - to carry head home
*	Straight pin
*	Armature - for head
*	Wooden base to hold the sculpture
*	Scalpels
*	Centimeter ruler
*	Three ring class notebook, with charts, diagrams, and space for your notes
*	Cleaning wipes

Lunches: We will have an hour for lunch. We will order in or go to a nearby restaurant.

Accommodations

Special rates for rooms reserved under my name are available at the Country Hearth Inn and Suites. When booking your rooms, be sure to mention my name.

The rates are as follows:

King: $58.45 per night
Double Queen: $62.95 per night
Breakfast is included

Some may want to share rooms and save even more. However, there is a small fee for extra people in a room. Please make your own reservations by calling the hotel direct at (417) 888-0898. The hotel is located in Chesterfield Village, within walking distance of several reasonable restaurants and fast food establishments. For those of you who still have energy after class, there is a movie theater located directly behind the hotel.

For those who will be flying in, the taxi trip is about twenty minutes, and the cost is approximately $18.00.

If you are driving to the hotel, please contact me, and I will send a detailed map of the area with the directions. An online map is also available.

Transportation to and from the classes will be provided each day.

Registration Fee

Three Day Seminar: $500.00 per person
Two Day Seminar: $400.00

A $100.00 non-refundable deposit is required to reserver your seat, with the balance due before the start of class.
Seminars are limited to two per month and on a first come, first serve basis.

The mailing address for the deposit (check or money orders):

Barbara VanNoy
4595 S. Park Hill Ave
Springfield, MO 65810

Please refrain from the use of aftershaves and perfumes. Smoking is permitted outsdide only.

I look forward to meeting you and having fun sharing our love for sculpting. If you have any questions, please e-mail VanNoy-Art@msn.com.