Learn How to Make a Face With Clay

A.R.T., Inc. is proud to present a free online demo featuring Fine Artist Azar Vaghefi, Saturday, February 12, 2-3:30 pm. If you’ve never worked with clay, this popular Castro Valley teacher will show you how to make a face from a slab of clay. Your unique work can then decorate your home or garden.

Since self-hardening clay (available at craft stores) will be used, the faces won’t require firing. After hardening, faces can be painted. 

Ms. Vaghefi is from Tehran, Iran, where she received a BA in Decorative Painting. She received a PhD in Ottoman Textile Design in Istanbul, Turkey. 

Ms. Vaghefi creates expressionist and whimsical sculptures inspired by nature and by diverse cultures. She teaches painting classes for the Hayward Area Recreation District (HARD) in Castro Valley. As newly elected Vice President of A.R.T., Inc.,

Ms. Vaghefi seeks to encourage art in our community. 

Materials Needed

1. Bag of self-hardening clay from Michaels or Amazon

2. Styrofoam head for mold--about $6.00 at Michaels

3. Soft sponge & paint brushes

4. Spray bottle w/ white vinegar, bowl of water, vegetable spray

5. Rolling pin & wood plate on which to roll clay into 12”x12”x 1/2” 

6. You can buy a Sculpture Tool Kit from Michaels or use an old credit card,

     fork, knife, & wood spoon to create texture for face & hair.

7. Soft, lightweight plastic, i.e., dry cleaning bags

For more info about Azar Vaghefi – www.awarvaghefi.com

For more info about A.R.T., Inc. – www.artinc.org

Email artinccv@gmail.com to register by February 10.