Hadiro.

Hadiro / Hands-on workshop

From Armature to Expression.

A hands-on figurative sculpture workshop proposal in air-dry clay for beginners and community learners.

Lifelong Learning · Non-credit workshop

An accessible, tactile experience with a concrete outcome: developing a small or medium figure with an identity of its own.

01 / The proposal

Learning by making.

Description

Figurative Sculpture for Beginners

This workshop introduces three-dimensional modeling through the study of the human figure. Participants learn to build a light armature, organize proportions and volumes, work with basic anatomical details, and develop texture, expression, and simple symbolic elements.

Level and format

Beginner level · in person · hands-on · a sixteen-week fall term with one three-hour session per week.

Main material

Air-dry clay, wire, aluminum foil, and basic tools. No kiln required.

Learning outcomes

From idea to form.

  • Build a safe, stable armature for a small or medium figure.
  • Understand proportion, gesture, and mass distribution in three dimensions.
  • Apply clay in stages, joining pieces and managing drying.
  • Develop face, hands, texture, and personal expression.
  • Prepare and present the finished piece with a brief reflection on the process.

02 / Suggested plan

Sixteen weeks of construction.

Week 01Welcome, materials, safety, and the human figure concept.
Week 02Visual references, gesture, and three-dimensional design.
Week 03Proportion, scale, and mass distribution.
Week 04Building the armature and preparing the base.
Week 05Torso, pelvis, and primary volumes.
Week 06Limbs and balance of the human figure.
Week 07Refining volumes and structural corrections.
Week 08Head, face, and direction of the gaze.
Week 09Hands, feet, and basic anatomical details.
Week 10Posture, expression, and coherence of the complete figure.
Week 11Surface, expression, and developing simple details.
Week 12Symbolic elements and compositional decisions.
Week 13Surface texture, hair, fabric, and other details.
Week 14Controlled drying, repairs, and final refinement.
Week 15Finish, color, base, and presentation preparation.
Week 16Photography, process reflection, critique, and final showcase.

03 / Visual evidence

A practice that can be taught.

The Guardian of Hope demonstrates a practice in structure, volume, anatomy, texture, color, and finish. It is presented as instructor evidence, not as a required beginner project.

Instructor profile

Hadiro

Hadiro is a multidisciplinary artist, educator, and social communication specialist. She holds a Licentiate Degree in Social Communication from Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, a completed Master's degree in Social Communication with a concentration in Research, a Diploma in Higher Education Pedagogy, and university teaching experience at undergraduate and graduate levels.

Her creative training includes a Graphic Design Specialization, authorized by the California Institute of the Arts (CalArts) and offered online through Coursera, as well as scenography studies in Peru. Her artistic practice integrates oil painting, sculpture, decorative objects, and tactile learning activities.

Space and materials

A studio for working with the hands.

  • Washable work tables and good lighting.
  • Access to water for cleaning and moisture control.
  • Air-dry clay, wire, and aluminum foil.
  • Modeling tools, sponges, bags, and damp cloths.

04 / Contact

Thank you for considering this proposal.

Available to discuss format, materials, and program needs.