David will be starting some new sculpting and drawing classes in September. Classes will range from learning how to sculpt to mouldmaking and drawing the figure. Also, various media will be explored such as sculpting and casting in cement for garden/outdoor sculptures and cold-cast bronze.

There will be two semesters : Semester 1: Sept- Nov  &  Semester 2:  Jan - Mar . During  the summer short course will also be offered.

Semester 1:

Sculpture 101 : This is an introduction to traditional sculpting techniques using clay focussing on the anotomy of the human figure. Projects would include: sculpting a relief face; hand;small head

Classes start on : September 14th - November 23rd           ( no class on November 2nd )

Time :  10am - 1pm  10 week course  ( Tuesdays)        Cost: $350 ( includes materials fee) plus HST

Classes will be limited to 8 students ( students need to bring own modelling tools)

Sculpture 201: This course is designed for students with previous sculpting experience who want to focus more on human anatomy and sculpt the human form using both traditional and expressive techniques. Some life studies will involve the use of a model.Projects would include creating a standing/seated figure (approx 12″- 14″ high)

Classes start on : September 14th - November 23rd           ( no class on November 2nd)

Time : 2pm - 5pm      10 week course  ( Tuesdays )        Cost: $350 ( includes materials fee) plus HST

Classes limited to 8 students ( students need to bring own modelling tools)

Semester 2:

Drawing 101: This course is designed as an introduction to drawing from a sculptural perspective. Areas covered : Single point and two point perspective;drawing 3-D forms using various techniques, shading & tonal values. A life model will be used for some of the sessions.

Classes start on : Jan 18th - March 29th     (no class on Feb 22nd)

Time 10am - 1pm    10 week course ( Tuesdays )      Cost $350 ( includes model fee)  plus HST

Classes limited to 8 students ( students need to bring own drawing equipment)

Sculpture 301 : This course will focus on sculpting a 3/4 size head in clay. Anatomical studies will be made in 2D and 3D, and then students will create a head using a life model.

Classes start on: Jan 18th - March 29th   ( no class Feb 22nd)

Time: 2pm - 5pm     10 week course ( Tuesdays) Cost $350 ( includes model fee) plus HST

Classes limited to 8 students ( students need to bring own drawing & modelling equipment)

All day option: For students who would like to take both Sculpture or Drawing 101 and Sculpture 201 or 301 together the course fee would be discounted to : $600 for the 10 week session ( plus HST)

All classes will be taught at The Sculpture Studio at 211 Harbour Road (former home of the Blue Whale Project)

To register please : contact David Hunwick @ 250 419 3233

or email david at : info@davidhunwick.com

Payments will need to be made in advance ( by September 10th - on a first come first served basis) and are payable to Studio 63. A 10% non refundable deposit can be made in advance to reserve a spot, however, full payment will need to be made by September 10th.

Mailing address: 721, Newbury Street, Victoria. BC V9A 2C2

Broken Dreams by David Hunwick

Title:

Sooke Fine Arts Show
Location: Seaparc Arena, Sooke
Start Date: 20100723
End Date: 20100802

Rib-cage moulded and cast by David Hunwick

Skull: sculpted by David Hunwick

Rib-cage : moulded and cast by David Hunwick

David has now completed the  moulding and casting each of the 31 ribs of an 85 foot Blue Whale. Also, David sculpted the replica of the Blue Whale skull. The complete skelton is now on public display at the Beaty Diversity Museum on the campus of the University of British Columbia. For more details please visit : www.beatydiversitymuseum.ubc.ca

Robert Burns Commemorative Bust

Robert Burns 250th Anniversary  Commemorative Bust

Why not celebrate the 250th anniversary of the birth of the most famous Scottish writer and poet of all time by purchasing your very own limited edition bust of Robert Burns. Each one is sculpted and hand finished by renowned sculptor David Hunwick. This life size, bronze (cold-cast) bust is based on the famous Alexander Nasmyth portrait and will adorn any room or alcove. Also a 10″ desktop bust available which would make a great gift or recognition award.

                                                  To order, simply contact : info@davidhunwick.com

                                                           or call : (1) 250 419 3233 ( Canada)