Sculpture Classes in NYC, New York

Touch is the first sense to develop when we are born. Yet most of our life is experienced through sight. During this unique experience, we will take you back to the very beginning. Explore your sense of touch by sculpturing...without sight. Using only your sense of touch and memory, you will guide yourself through an amazing immersive, sculpting...

Push your work forward by exploring functional forms in series.  We will also work on altering forms and finish up with decorative and glaze techniques.  Beginners are welcome.

Taught by a professor of sculpture and anatomy in the Academy's graduate school, 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,...

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 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...

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. ...

Learn the basic fundamentals of beginning a sculpture in clay. Students will learn how to use a variety of sculpture tools, the advantages of sculpting in clay, and how to achieve a likeness.  Required materials for the class are as follows Basic set of sculpture tools if you have them. If you do not have tools we can supply these...

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...

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....

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...

Every great prosthetic starts with a great Life cast. Learn the tips, techniques, and secrets to achieve a perfect Silicone life cast. We will also do an Alginate cast as a demo. Everyone will leave with a cast of themselves.   Topics to be covered: Types of silicone for Life casting Pros and cons of both Silicone and Alginate Additives ...

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 class is for people who want to learn about body casting. We will demonstrate two different types of molds. This class is designed for beginners.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...