Cardboard Sculptures for Beginners
A course by Laurence Vallières , Sculptor
Learn to transform your favorite subjects into cardboard sculptures of any size, playing with shape, volume, and scale
Learn to transform your favorite subjects into cardboard sculptures of any size, playing with shape, volume, and scale
From a tabletop cat to a life-size gorilla, with a little cardboard and your imagination you can build eye-catching statues in any size. Laurence Vallières is a visual artist who specializes in making sculptures with this material. She’s displayed her pieces in galleries and at events around the world, and has collaborated with brands like Carhartt WIP, Patrón Tequila, and TikTok.
In this online course, Laurence teaches you how to sculpt 3D creatures out of cardboard from start to finish. Explore shape, volume, and dimension to craft inspiring figures of your favorite subjects. Express your ideas using upcycled materials and create sustainable works of art.
What will you learn in this online course?
13 lessons & 9 downloads
- 99% positive reviews (242)
- 13,339 students
- 13 lessons (2h 1m)
- 9 additional resources (2 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English, Turkish
- English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Craft a wall-mounted sculpture of an animal’s head out of cardboard. Your teacher crafts a panda bear.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Anyone with an interest in sculpting and creating art using upcycled materials.
Requirements and materials
No previous knowledge is required.
As for materials, you need a glue gun, scissors, a utility knife, a tape measure, water-based varnish, cardboard, and acrylic paint (optional).
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A course by Laurence Vallières
Laurence Vallières is a Montreal-based sculptor with a degree in ceramics. Shortly after graduating, she decided to organize her own art show and built a huge cardboard statue to commemorate the event. The piece was an instant hit and propelled her career thanks to exposure on social media. She has since made cardboard her material of choice, as it’s accessible, eco-friendly, and easy to scale.
Laurence’s sculptures reflect her views on the environment and question humankind’s relationship with it. She has exhibited her work in galleries around the world as well as major festivals, including Burning Man in the US and the MURAL festival in Canada. She has also collaborated with brands like Carhartt WIP, Patrón Tequila, and TikTok.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Preparation
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The Materials
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Picking a Model and Sketching It
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Scaling a Model to Fit a Specific Area
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U3
Shaping the Sculpture
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Creating the Structure of the Sculpture
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Making the Surface of the Sculpture
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U4
Working on the Details
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Making the Eyes
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Making the Mouth and Nostrils 1
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Making the Mouth and Nostrils 2
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Making the Ears
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U5
Coloring and Varnishing
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How to Varnish and Take Care of the Sculpture
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How to Color the Sculpture
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FP
Final project
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Cardboard Sculptures for Beginners
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reflexion06
PlusBasit, sade, güzel bir anlatım. Malzemelerin kolay bulunabilmesi bu projeyi yapmaya teşvik ediyor.
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bob_ducanapejaune
PlusCours très clair qui permet immédiatement de créer des projets chouettes et ambitieux. Il ouvre un monde de possibles hyper enthousiasmant!
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estebanvaliente
Muy bueno
Con muchos detalles
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nilviadaniele
PlusMuito bom o curso. A técnica muito interessante e acessível. Instrutora muito clara nas explicações.
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didigagnon2
PlusElle nous montre tout les étapes, elle est très clair
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