Sculpture Classes in NYC, New York

Precious metal clay, or silver clay, is made of pure silver mixed with water and an organic binding agent. You can mold it into an endless number of shapes and designs. When fired, the binding agent burns off, resulting in original fine silver jewelry—99.9% pure. Learn the basics of how to work with silver clay in our introductory workshop. This...

This course offers instruction to students of all levels in modeling the human form. Working from the live model, students will sculpt a standing, seated, or reclining figure or a portrait head. Both water-based and oil-based clay will be provided, as well as armatures, as needed. Students using water-based clay can have their completed sculptures...

You will be guided through an application of both an Encapsulated Silicone Prosthetic as well as a Tatoo transfer. Techniques, tips, and tricks. Learn something new, or just brush up on your skills   Topics to be covered: Construction of Prosthetic Transfer Material Used Buying or Making your own Consistencies and coloring of the material Filling...

Écorché sculpture workshop is strong method to master and to commit the complex forms of the human figure to memory. This course will focus on better understanding the skull and muscles of the face, as well as it's various facial features. Students will use oil-based clay on an armature to build a life size anatomical sculpture of...

Every artist is inspired by the past. In this class, students will explore images of prehistoric ceramic vessels, including animal vessels of ancient cultures.  They will use them as inspiration to create contemporary and modern ceramic vessels, sculpture, bottles, and bowls. Exaggeration and experimentation is encouraged.  Intermediate...

In this special edition hand building workshop you’ll work with a porous red clay, typically used for making planters. We’ll talk about what types of planters are best for what types of plants.  Come back the following week to pick up your planter and pick out a plant to go with it, ready to give as a holiday gift, or for your own home!

Highly  acclaimed sculptor, Ailene Fields, will be demonstrating and teaching the fine art of stone carving and finishing. Basics of stone carving - initial roughing out, developing a form, final finishing and polishing are presented during the course. There is a choice of softer stone or marble. tools, sharpening and maintenance are all covered. ...

Basic and advanced techniques of direct stone carving - initial roughing out, developing a form, final finishing and polishing are presented. There is a choice of softer stone or marble. Hand and pneumatic tools are both covered. Participants should end the course with the basic knowledge necessary to work on their own.  Instruction is individually...

If you wish to create one-of-a-kind vessels and sculpture, this class is for you. Figures, masks, and abstract work are demonstrated. Ceramic and mixed-media techniques are explored and a power extruder will also be used to create simple and complex forms as an additional tool to create sculpture and functional works of art. Teaching is individualized...

Don't you wish Summer could last forever? Now it can~ Create your very own Summer sun catcher in our Seasonal class here at Brooklyn Glass. Handblown glass is the perfect material to capture the light of summertime, hung from the window or ceiling, your sun catcher will throw colorful shapes and shadows all around the room as the day progresses....

Not your grandma’s polymer clay! Reinvented and rediscovered by today’s makers, this versatile material comes in many colors, can be blended to make any color, and can be used to make a multitude of patterns that imitate millefiori, mosaic tiles, wood, stone, or even ceramics. You can fire it in a toaster oven! Bring your creativity and your...

Grounds for Sculpture opened in 1992 on the site of the former New Jersey State Fairgrounds. The sculpture park's continuously surprising interplay of art and environment presents photographers with a myriad of creative photo opportunities. We'll begin with a discussion of composition, camera settings and how to shoot in various lighting situations....

Art concepts explored: Light and shadow Contrast Monochromatic Kinetic art (art that moves) Three-dimensionality Surrealism Imaginary drawing Perspective Using found objects in sculpture Abstract artwork Puppets and a stage Collaborating to write a play Kinetic sculpture Skills developed: Contour drawing Balancing materials Wrapping...

Art concepts explored:  Two and three dimensionality Balance Capturing a three dimensional shape on paper Concentric shapes Color mixing Composition Combining different media - such as, painting and collage Free form shapes and spirals Light and shadow Positive and negative space Line variations Understanding the color wheel Spatial...

This weekend workshop will explore the possibilities of an open-face kilncasting mold. This technique is perfect for capturing the texture of everyday objects both as impressions in clay, or as direct transfers to the mold material.  Samples, materials, and textures in the studio will be available, or bring your own items to play with. Come...