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....

Develop your skills in depicting the human form in clay.  This in-person studio class will explore sculpting a highly accurate nude figure or portraiture from photographic reference and templates. Student will learn the process of sculpting a full figure piece with an emphasis on achieving correct anatomical structure. Some pieces created as...

Learn from the model to understand the Human form and the anatomical proportions of the figure. Through studio practice, you will be acquainted with the language of sculpting; showing depth and volume in a naturalistic way. Students must bring their own materials. MATERIALS LIST: Armature for a 28" Figure Soft Plastiline: 10 - 12 small pieces...

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...

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...

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. Please ...

The students will gain an understanding of the fundamentals of the Human body, developing the perception of the body structure and shapes, and how to translate this information into a form. This course will have a live model, and examples will also provide an understanding of how the human body was seen in the context of history. While working primarily...

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...

Working with water based clay. this class will provide the knowledge to create a Bas (low) Relief of an animal of the students choosing. Working from an image of the pet: cat, dog, bird, domestic or wild.  Issues of comparative anatomy will be addressed and the student will learn to apply the aspects of depth, perspective, lighting, form, and...

Have you ever wondered what it is like to light a torch, set a flame, run a bead? In this session you will learn to braze a "Tea Light Candle Table" to take with you. We will discuss the many advantages of gas welding when setting up a shop, creating furniture, art, fabrication. etc. What makes this Course unique is that it is taught by an artist...

What makes this Course Unique is that is is taught by an artist who has experience teaching both sculptors and welders. She is a Part-Time Associate Professor at Parsons School of Design, teaching Metal Fabrication. This class is an empowering experience for both beginners as well as people who have experienced welding in the past. The class...

Learn the age old technique of lost wax carving – a fascinating way of making silver and gold jewelry by carving jewelry out of wax, then creating a mold of the wax, melting the wax and pouring molten silver or gold in to make a solid silver version of your wax mold. A great class for anyone interested in making jewelry or small sculpture. In the...

You have already LIT your Jack-o-Lantern. Now... LIGHT A TORCH! Halloween Week, I will be running Welding Classes. Sign up with a friend, as a couple, or by yourself. You will create a Unique Sculpture that can be used with a tea light candle.  You can take it home and  It will last longer than that Halloween pumpkin. While creating your...

What makes this Course Unique is that is is taught by an artist who has experience teaching both sculptors and welders. She is a Part-Time Associate Professor at Parsons School of Design, teaching Metal Fabrication. This class is an empowering experience for both beginners as well as people who have experienced welding in the past. The class...

Yayoi Kusama is one of the world’s most widely recognized and commercially successful living artists. Her work is characterized by polka dots, organic forms, and optical illusions. Learn about Kusama's artistic journey -- from her career as a young artist in Japan to international artistic stardom -- and create your own net paintings and pumpkin...