Sculpting the Horse from the Inside Out Instructed by Len McCann July 14 - July 18, 2007 This workshop guides the artist through: Choosing tools and materials; Finding good reference material; Design of the sculpture using the armature and skeleton. The armature is the foundation upon which the proportions and muscle groups are constructed to convey the anatomy and action of the horse. Special attention is given to the head and its features, the limbs and feet, and surface treatment for a finished art work.

This popular class is being offered again during Art in the Bitterroot July Workshops. It is especially aimed at the beginner but has material to challenge the more experienced artist too.

Cost: $500 + $100 required materials (includes 40 hours instruction and all materials to produce a finished clay sculpture.)

Advance Reservation: A deposit of $100 + $100 materials fee must be received by May 16, 2008. You will be billed for the remainder on June 16.

Full fee required after May 16.

Cut-off date for registration: June 16 is the cut-off date for registration for this class. The class requires advance purchase of materials and hand crafting of special modeling tools by the teacher.

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Class Schedule:
Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm with lunch break

Porter's Barbecue: You are invited to the Porter's barbecue and music Saturday night. You'll be glad you came!

Background: Len has more than 35 years experience as a sculptor and 20 years experience teaching his craft with special emphasis on the horse and the historical characters who rode them. Len's professional career started as a sculptor at the Denver Museum of Natural History and naturally proceeded to his own studio.

Len's work is in many public and private collections and the purchase of several of his works, by the U.S. Cavalry Museum at Fort Riley Kansas, is considered by him to be the ultimate complement to his work.