Class Schedule

Workshop 2021

Spring 2020 Workshops

Classes will be kept very small so that each student will get as much attention as possible.

CLASSES WILL BE HELD AT THE HISTORIC MOTHER DOG STUDIOS
WHICH IS CONVIENTLY LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF DOWNTOWN HOUSTON. 720 Walnut StreetHouston, TX 77002

The Art of Portraiture – Please join me for an intensive 2-day study of how to design, construct, and sculpt the portrait in clay.  The focus will then be on a very careful study of the regions, planes, muscles, and forms of the head, neck, and shoulders. Students will learn the key  landmarks and structure with an overview of the anatomy of the skull. As you learn the techniques of measuring and observation, it is also important to understand that the art of sculpting the portrait is equally important. There will be discussion and demonstrations throughout the two days.  The workshop concludes with a discussion about the mold-making process as well as the different methods and materials to cast with. An  armature will be assembled in class. It is suitable for beginner to advanced artists. 
March- Sat 28 & Sun 29, 2019.  3pm-6pm   $250 all materials furnished

The Beauty of the Female Figure– This workshop will stress the governing principles which facilitate sculptors creating a reclining and seated female figure. I will share my insights of the figure, the female anatomy, to create a dynamic sculptural composition. Students will be encouraged to see and think of the body’s landscape in terms of juxtaposed forms, weights, rhythms, and balance in capturing the character and expression of the model.  The class will work from a live model.  These sessions will be augmented by illustrated lectures and hands-on demonstrations. Water-based clay will be used to construct an 18-inch female figure. This workshop is suitable for beginner to advanced students. Figure armature will be assembled in class all materials furnished.

April- Sat 18 & Sun 19, 2019.  3pm-6pm   $250 all materials furnished

Classes will be kept very small so that each student will get as much attention as possible.
CLASSES WILL BE HELD AT THE HISTORIC MOTHER DOG STUDIOS
WHICH IS CONVIENTLY LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF DOWNTOWN HOUSTON. 720 Walnut StreetHouston, TX 77002

Sign up forms are listed under the class descriptions for any questions please contact

lori@betzartfoundry.com

713-576-6954

WWW.BETZARTFOUNDRY.COM

SCULPTURE WORKSHOP 2017

WORKING FROM LIFE, THE POSITIVE APPROACH TO SCULPTING WITH ARTIST LORI BETZ

THE WORKSHOP WILL CONCENTRATE ON METHODS OF CLAY MODELING WORKING FROM A LIVE MODEL IN WATER BASED CLAY. WE WILL STUDY THE ANATOMY AND PROPORTIONS OF THE HUMAN FIGURE, WITH THE EMPHASIS ON DEVELOPING FORM AND BEAUTIFUL COMPOSTION. THE WORKSHOP WILL PROVIDE AN IN-DEPTH EXPLORATION OF THE HUMAN FIGURE WHILE WORKING FROM THE SAME MODEL EACH DAY. EACH PERSON WILL RECEIVE INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION, INCLUDING DEMONSTRATIONS ON ANATOMY AND TECHNIQUE.

THIS IS A THREE WEEK COURSE ON SATURDAY AND SUNDAY FROM
10:30-3PM WITH A LUNCH BREAK. THE COST IS $350 NOT INCLUDING SOME SUPPLIES. THERE WILL BE ALL LEVELS IN THE CLASS SO DON’T WORRY IF YOU ARE A BEGINNER. I PLAN TO START THE CLASS THE SECOND WEEK IN MAY, THE 13TH AND DO TWO WEEKENDS AND THEN SKIP A WEEK FOR MEMORIAL WEEKEND AND THEN FINISH UP THE FIRST WEEKEND IN JUNE, ANYONE WHO WANTS TO WORK STRAIGHT THROUGH MEMORIAL WEEKEND CAN DO SO. I WILL HAVE EVERYTHING THAT YOU NEED FOR SUPPLIES. IF YOU’RE INTERESTED LET ME KNOW BECAUSE LAST YEAR THIS WORKSHOP FILLED UP THE FIRST WEEK AND PASS ON THIS INFO TO ANYONE YOU THINK MIGHT BE INTERESTED. THANKS AND I HOPE THAT YOU CAN JOIN US WE HAVE A LOT OF FUN AND YOU WILL LEARN A LOT.

FOR WORKSHOP DATES CONTACT LORI BETZ AT 713-576-6954
LORI@BETZARTFOUNDRY.COM

Upcoming Events 2016

September 2016 Events:

“GLADE GALLERY Presents Bronze In Motion

A collaboration by
LORI BETZ, SCULPTOR and PERFORMING ARTS DEPARTMENT OF THE JOHN COOPER SCHOOL

Saturday / September 24 / 2016
Reception and cocktails at 6 p.m.
Performance starts at 6.30 p.m.
24 Waterway / The Woodlands / Texas 77380

RSVP to Dragos Tapu / Gallery Owner / 832.557.8781
dragos@gladegallery.com”