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In this course, you will learn how to do a realistic human head from start to finish, exploring the anatomy of the face in-depth, proportions, features, and expressions. You’ll learn the principles of building armatures and handling clay. All work in clay from the life model.  All levels of experience are welcomed. Registration fee included....

Participants work in the studio from a long-term pose. The fee for this program includes models fee, clay and firing of a small scale terra cotta sculpture. Participants are welcome to draw or paint from the same pose. Materials and firing are included in monthly fee.

Visualize and produce sculptures using a mix of unconventional and unusual materials. Students will learn about the sculptural form through hands-on projects, exploring different artists, and critiques. We will introduce the design principles, proportion, repetition, contrast, rhythm, balance, and movement in the context of sculpture.  We will...

In this course we will explore the aesthetic and conceptual possibilities of a variety of materials such as paper, paper clay, recycled materials and metal using them through the three-dimensional form. The basic principles of sculpture will be discussed; line, color, value, shape, form, space, scale, texture, balance mass and volume.  Historical...

Relief Sculpture, or Bas Relief, should be on every sculptors inventory of skills. This exciting course will allow the student to work with confidence and critical thinking. We will examine how basic drawing skills of perspective, light, shadow, convexity, help to play a part in the construction and design of your Bar, (low) Relief incorporating...

This class is not for people who make molds; this is a class for people who want to know how to make molds. Our Resin-Rubber Overview is geared toward new-comers to mold making who want to know about the materials available and the basics of how to use them. This class is designed for the beginner mold maker. An important step in successful mold making...

Stone carving skills are introduced in a sequential manner throughout the month. Each new skill is taught and practiced through a short assigned project. INCLUDES OPEN STUDIO TIME!* Virtues of this approach: It allows students to focus on the challenge of learning how to use the tools with control through low-stakes projects. Success can be measured...

The fundamental issues in sculpture, such as material, process, context, form, scale, structure, and space will be introduced; combined with the elements and principles of design within the context of sculpture. A significant component will be the variety of materials that might be used - clay, wood, metal, and plaster, as well as the review of supplemental...

The human body has always been a source of inspiration to artists, whether the classics, as an abstract, fragmentation, in the round, or as an interpretive narrative. Students will gain an understanding of the fundamental structure of the human body focusing on balance, gesture, and attitude and model this information into an original work....

Learn the basic traditional technique of terracotta sculpture, including clay-work skills, modeling, and handling the process of the clay from wet to dry then baked in a kiln. Through demonstration and individual instruction, you will learn to make a complete sculpture in terracotta. Sculpture in a variety of styles will be encouraged. Open to all...

Working from a life model this class explores how to capture the spirit of the pose, use skeletal landmarks as a guide to proportion and introduce basic concepts of anatomy and design. This course takes on the formidable task of learning how to organize the complexity of the human body. We focus on close visual observation - training different modes...

This workshop aims to explore the different technical approaches to metal sculpture construction and its conceptual implications throughout history from figurative to abstract. Students will learn to create metal sculptures by making joints and assemblies using different techniques such as bending, tightening, sewing, riveting, screwing, gluing,...

Introductory workshop for paper clay.

This class is recommended for students who have some prior experience working with clay and want to learn techniques to make plates, bowls, mugs, and vases. We will experiment with glazing methods and surface textures. Exploration of basic sculptural techniques will also be offered and students are encouraged to bring their ideas to class. Vaccination...

Relief Sculpture, or Bas Relief,  should be on every sculptor's inventory of skills. This exciting course will allow the student to work with confidence and critical thinking. We will examine how basic drawing skills of perspective, light, shadow, convexity, help to play a part in the construction and design of your Bar, (low) Relief incorporating...