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Stone Carving with Alex Khalifa

The Compleat Sculptor See all classes by this school @ 110 West 19th Street, New York, NY

Step into stone carving in a hands-on, expertly guided workshop. Learn to shape, refine, and polish stone using traditional tools, with personalized instruction supporting your creative direction. Whether you are starting out or have years of art-making behind you, the course builds the skills and self-trust to work independently. Open studio hours let you refine your craft at your own pace.

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Sculpture: Portrait

New York School of the Arts See all classes by this school @ 315 E 62nd St, New York, NY

Discover the practices behind creating lifelike human portraits in clay with a renowned instructor. Step deep into facial anatomy, proportions, and expressions while building the craft of sculpting. Tap into your creativity and bring your artistic vision to life in this immersive course.

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Wood Whittling

The Compleat Sculptor See all classes by this school @ 110 West 19th Street, New York, NY

Discover the art of shaping wood into expressive, small-scale sculptures using simple hand tools. Build foundational skills in safe tool handling, design planning, and carving techniques that bring your ideas to life. Progress from rough shaping to refined detailing, finishing with smooth surfaces and optional treatments. Ideal for beginners seeking a focused, hands-on creative practice.

(61) Beginner 18 and older
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Sculpture in Clay

New York School of the Arts See all classes by this school @ 315 E 62nd St, New York, NY

Tap into your creativity and explore the ancient craft of sculpting with clay. Build the techniques and tools used to shape clay into stunning works of art, from detailed figurines to abstract compositions. All skill levels are welcome in this immersive course.

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Direct Carving in Wood

The Compleat Sculptor See all classes by this school @ 110 West 19th Street, New York, NY

Explore the craft of direct wood carving, letting the natural qualities of the wood guide your creative choices. Whether you are a beginner or have some carving experience, this hands-on class encourages you to work freely and build a deeper connection with your material. Lean into the challenge of subtractive sculpture and create unique pieces that reflect your vision.

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Sculpture: Beyond the Portrait

Develop a deeper understanding of facial structure and expression through hands-on sculpting from a live model. Explore form, contour and proportion while studying how subtle variations convey emotion, age and character. Gain insight into both artistic techniques and historical perspectives. Suitable for beginners and experienced artists alike.

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  • 315 E 62nd St, New York, NY
  • 12 hours over 4 sessions

Start Dates (0) $280/person

  • Price includes $50 registration fee

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Class Description

Description

This class is open to both beginner students and experienced portrait artists who want to develop a more nuanced facial awareness. Working 3/4 to full scale in water-based clay from a live model, participants will gain an understanding of the structure that evokes feelings and emotions. The course will explore the syntax and notes, including the push and pull of forms, beauty, youth, age, contours, and line, which will be incorporated and studied. The history of the face in artistic and sculptural contexts will also be discussed.

The finished and dried works can be kiln-fired at an added cost.

School Notes:

Please note, New York School of the Arts charges a $50 one-time registration fee for students who are new to their school. This is automatically added to the cost of your enrollment (and already included in the price listed on this course). If you are a returning student to NYSA, please let us know and we will refund you $50.

Refund Policy

Class Cancellation:

Classes and workshops are subject to cancellation if the minimum number of students required for a session is not met. Notification will be sent to registered students five days before the class is scheduled to begin.

Refunds:

To receive a refund, you must notify us in writing at [email protected]. There is a $15 administrative fee for each refund. 

  • In order to receive a full refund, students must withdraw from a class or workshop fourteen (14) business days prior to the first day of classes.
  • Students withdrawing from a class and workshop during the week before the beginning of the quarter will receive a 70% refund as school credit if within fourteen (14) business days of the start of the class.
  • No refunds will be made after the second class without medical documentation and no refunds will be made after a workshop begins.
  • Ceasing to attend class without notifying the school does not constitute withdrawal from class.
  • Refunds are issued in the same form as payment. Refunds are issued within thirty days from request in the form of the same payment. Registration and service fees are non-refundable.
  • Refund requests are also subject to a 5% CourseHorse processing fee.

Transfers:

All transfers must occur before the second meeting of class. Transfers from one course into another may incur additional fees, depending on the transfer. Transferring from one workshop to another is not permitted. There is a $15 administrative fee for each transfer.

Holidays & Canceled Lessons:

We are closed for Thanksgiving, winter, and spring break. If we must close due to the weather, we will send out an email. If classes are canceled, the instructor will work with the school office to schedule a make-up date. We do not refund/prorate for weather closure, and our make-up policy still applies.

In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

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New York School of the Arts

The New York School of the Arts offers a multidisciplinary approach to arts education, exploring fine arts, design, architecture, and music. With a strong emphasis on atelier methodology and access to workshops, lectures, and critiques, students are equipped with the knowledge and connections needed for a successful career in the arts.

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