Anatomy for Artists – Sherwood Park

This 2-day anatomy workshop offers an immersive experience focusing on human anatomy. Participants enhance understanding by adding clay muscles to an ecorche model, a hands-on technique that deepens appreciation of anatomical structures and functions. Sculpting each muscle layer lets students observe the human figure’s form and muscle attachments, reinforcing theoretical knowledge. This active engagement aids comprehensive understanding of the human body’s proportional canon. The collaborative environment allows peer discussion, enriching the learning experience.

Enhance your figure work with this rare 3D clay anatomy sculpture workshop. Focused on human anatomy, this workshop covers surface muscles and bony landmarks. We’ll start with an overview of skeletal and muscular anatomy’s role in realistic art. Through lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on practice, you’ll learn to build clay muscles on a skeleton armature to create a classic ecorche (muscle and bone) study. Receive individual feedback, guidance and encouragement as you complete a dynamically posed anatomy figure. Suitable for all skill levels, this experiential workshop aims to improve your figurative art across all mediums.

Includes clay, tools and your own personal 16″ anatomy model to keep.

10am – 5pm August 15 & 16, 2026

Venue: Renaissance Sculpture Academy, Sherwood Park, AB address given upon registration.

To Register Email: ryan@ryankurylo.com