Sculpture Classes in NYC, New York

Visualize and produce sculptures of different scales using a mix of unconventional and unusual materials. You’ll focus on design principles, repetition, contrast, rhythm, balance, and movement to create sculpture and/ or installations. Students are welcome to work with any kind of materials – whether new or old, purchased, recycled, or found. ...

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. ...

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...

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...

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...

The goal of this class is to gain a deeper understanding of the structure and anatomy of the human figure. Through the process of building a figure in clay we explore the human body in space as a permanent object. Studying both the deep underlying structures of the skeleton as well as the larger geometry of the body. Particular attention is directed...

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...

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...

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. ...

Our approach is based around close observation from life, and an emphasis on anatomical structure and form relationships. Studying form relationships in the portrait and/or figure will inform students on how to think three-dimensionally, judging likeness with volume and mass, and learning to read depth. We will cover basic “block-in” technique,...

This class is for people who want to learn about body casting. We will demonstrate three different types of molds. An important step in successful mold making is being familiar with mold making materials available to you. The more you know about the materials and their characteristics, more likely the better your mold will be. Another important step...

Learn the tradition of Shona stone cutting. Come on a trip to a local stone quarry , find a natural stone that speaks to you. Learn to listen to the ringing as you carve . Eventually this will bring you into a rhythm with stone. This is where the stone will open up and show you all the possibilities and directions to go, then the artist...

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...

This is a great class if you have never sculpted before and would like to gain some confidence and technical skills before attempting to sculpt a portrait. There will be an opportunity to either dry and fire your clay sculptures at a local ceramic studio or you can take a mold making class at Compleat Sculptor. Supply List Water based kiln fire clay...

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...