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18A-2025 – Lisa Reinertson – Inspirations from the Renaissance and Beyond
April 27 – May 10, 2025
Sculpture with live model
Some previous experience with clay is desirable
Introduction
In this workshop Lisa Reinertson will guide students in an exploration of the figurative ceramic sculpture inspired both by working from life, and by the great figurative sculptures of the Italian Renaissance.
Instruction
To get inspiration from the Renaissance, we will begin the week with a visit to Florence and the Bargello Museum where we will see the amazing sculptures of Donatello, Michelangelo, and Della Robbia. On return to the studio, we spend our first five mornings working with a live model, doing figure studies in bas-relief, and small 3-D figure studies. In the afternoons, we will each work on a mid-size hollow built sculpture inspired by the artwork seen in Florence. This can either be a 3-D wall piece like the Della Robbias, or a sculpture in the round.
Techniques
Firstly, we will do warm-up sketches with the model and sketches to develop the concept for the final sculpture. Each day, Lisa will work along with the students providing many opportunities for demonstrations of her sculpting techniques. Furthermore, she will show slides and provide one-on-one feedback on construction, composition, and conceptual issues. While your sculptures are being fired we will return again to Florence for a visit to the Academia to see Michelangelo’s David and his powerful “Slave” sculptures.
Logistics
Students will study in the beautiful environment of La Meridiana, hosted in nearby accommodation and a full meal will be served on all course days. At booking, you may select your preferred room type, choosing between standard lodging, single room and/or upgraded accommodation. Please note that depending on the availability, certain types at times may not be offered.
The artist
Lisa Reinertson is a California artist known for her life -size figurative ceramic sculptures and her large-scale public sculptures cast in bronze. Her work has an underlying humanism that addresses environmental concerns. Public commissions of historic leaders of Peace include sculptures of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Cesar Chavez. In her work, Reinertson combines a realism rooted in figurative art traditions with a contemporary expression of social, political and psychological content.
Reinertson completed her MFA at UC Davis in 1984, studying with Robert Arneson, and Manuel Neri. She has taught figurative ceramic sculpture at several universities and colleges in California. Her ceramic work has been in exhibitions and museums nationally and internationally, and is in several public and private collections. www.lisareinertson.com
The assistant teacher
Sierra Reinertson is Lisa’s daughter and will be the teaching assistant for her workshop. Sierra’s background is in environmental work and education. She currently runs the afterschool programme, where she combines nature experiences with hands-on creative art activities. Sierra is an avid observer of nature, sketching birds, insects, and details of plants, landscapes, and portraits of friends. Growing up in her mother’s clay studio, she brings her observant eye to her work in clay with intuitive ease.
| Artist | Lisa Reinertson |
|---|---|
| Lenght of the Course | 10 working days in the studio |
| Technique | Sculpture |
| Workshop fee (without lodging) | Euro 3280 |
| Deposit for booking | Euro 800 |
Workshop fee with lodging
The costs listed include both: the workshop fee and the lodging.
Standard accommodation in shared double room, at 15 minutes walking distance from La Meridiana – Final course cost: Euro 3720
Standard accommodation in single room, at 15 minutes walking distance from La Meridiana – Final course cost: Euro 4080
Course without lodging Euro 3280
Payment - Refund Policy
A deposit is required at registration. After submitting the registration form, you may proceed with the payment on-line. If you choose to pay by bank transfer, the registration will be confirmed once the deposit has been accredited in our banking account. The balance must be paid at the beginning of the course.
Cancellation
You may withdraw within 14 days of registration without incurring in any penalties and will have the deposit fully refunded. No refund of deposits past 14 days of registration, pursuant to articles 53 and following of the EU consumer protection legislation.
If La Meridiana cannot hold the course due to unforeseen events beyond our control, La Meridiana reserves the right to offer a voucher for a different course of your choice. The voucher is valid for two years. The deposit will be transferred to the new course.
Additional information
The workshop fee includes the following:
Tuition of 6 – 8 hours per day;
Studio open 11 hours per day;
All materials and firings;
Freshly prepared three course lunch with wine on all working days;
Welcome breakfast, Welcome and Final dinner;
Coffee break in the mornings and in the evenings.
