Sculpted Animals with Debbie Kupinsky

Concept

In this two-day workshop, create at least one animal sculpture of your choosing with a focus on expression and texture. No armatures or supports necessary, learn the methods of solid building, pinching, and coiling to form your sculptures.

Experience

Demonstrations and hands-on practice address how to work with source material, animal anatomy and proportions, and surface texture. Underglaze and/or glaze complete each piece. Come away with at least one animal sculpture and the ability to create many more!

Skill Level

All levels welcome.

Instructor

Debbie Kupinsky works primarily in porcelain with an emphasis on the natural world and every day objects. She has been a resident artist at the Archie Bray Foundation for the Ceramic Arts (MT) twice, The Appalachian Center for Craft (TN), and the Arts/Industry Program at Kohler (WI). Debbie earned her BFA from the Kansas City Art Institute and her MFA from Louisiana State University. She has years of experience teaching ceramics and sculpture in higher education and in the community setting. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes experimentation, play, and working in series. When not in the studio, Debbie enjoys gardening, running, and kayaking on the Fox River in Appleton.