This course gave me confidence in my ability to succeed in something new. Even my way of looking at things has changed.
– F. Bourquin, former participant

As a practical exercise, sculpting the head is intended to

• Understand and learn basic concepts: structure/shape/ volume/plane/light
• Design and build forms as a whole, think three dimensionally
• Expand creative potential through the acquisition of new skills.

These concepts are applicable for either carving (by substraction) or modeling (by addition) a sculpture, regardless of the materials and techniques used.

In addition to the above-mentioned objectives:

For the person who wants to have the experience of sculpture

• the pleasure of a challenge
• the satisfaction of having created a sculpture
• the development of a sense of observation and an artistic viewpoint

For the beginner

• build self-confidence
• give a solid foundation
• develop a sense of observation
• know and understand the proportions of a head

For the more experienced sculptor

• build accurate shapes and volumes consistent with a three-dimensional perspective
• better define the transitions from one volume to another
• once acquired, these skills will enrich future techniques or those already practiced
• future work will gain in strength, power and presence