Canadian Expert Sculptor
Unlock your creativity and bring your emotions to life with our Gesture Sculpting Workshop! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn the fundamentals of expressive figure sculpting using professional materials and techniques, including building a wire armature and clay maquette. Using a live model as reference, Ryan will guide you through the process of creating expressive, […]
Have a fun experience sculpting the human head with clay. Using traditional clay, you will be guided through the steps to create a ½ life size, realistic human head sculpture. Ryan’s low-stress environment is great for beginners to experience clay sculpture for the first time or for experienced artists to sharpen their visual communication skills. […]
Discover the art of sculpting expressive faces in this hands-on workshop with natural pottery clay. Delve into the world of emotional storytelling as we learn to form and shape facial features that convey a range of feelings. Guided by your passionate instructor, you will explore the nuances of expression, joy, sorrow, surprise, and more. Through […]
Embark on a captivating journey through the art of sculpting hair in this unique clay workshop. Working directly on pre-made maquette busts we delve into the intricacies of hair texture and techniques, honing your skills to bring lifelike and dynamic hairstyles to your clay creations. This hands-on workshop will guide you through the process of […]
Level Up your portrait potential in this workshop dedicated to sculpting face details in relief – an exploration of the captivating intricacies of eyes, nose, and mouth. This hands-on experience will guide you through the nuanced art of creating lifelike facial features that pop from the surface. Delve into the expressiveness of eyes, the character […]
SOLD OUT! Sorry if you missed this one. Contact me to get on the waiting list. A rare, intensive multi-day retreat for sculptors to gain hands-on experience in molding and casting techniques. Make a production quality mold of your small sculpture using professional materials. Unlock the secrets of transforming your one-of-a-kind sculptures into valuable series! […]
Immerse yourself in the dynamic world of figure gesture sculpting in this unique 2d workshop featuring a live model. This hands-on experience invites you to capture the essence of movement and emotion through sculpture. We will create wire armatures and transform them into expressive, pose-able figures using professional plastilina clay. Observing our live model, we […]
Create a classic celebration of the human form as we explore the torso in clay. Using a live model, this hands-on experience will lead you through the anatomy and form of the torso, from the broad strokes of the chest and back to the subtle curves of the waist. Explore techniques for capturing muscle definition, […]
Figure Gesture Sculpting and Long Pose with Live Model 2-Day Workshop Beginners welcome! Immerse yourself in the dynamic world of figure gesture sculpting in this unique 2D workshop featuring a dynamic live model. This hands-on experience invites you to capture the essence of human movement and emotion through sculpture. With guidance from your skilled instructor […]
Embark on a detailed exploration of the intricate art of sculpting hands with our “hands-on” workshop. This session is dedicated to unraveling the nuanced anatomy and expressive potential of the human hand. Using a wire armature and professional plastilina clay, participants will delve into the meticulous process of crafting fingers, palms, and joints, learning techniques […]
3 Thursdays from Noon to 4pm Discover the art of sculpting expressive faces in this hands-on workshop with natural pottery clay. Delve into the world of emotional storytelling as we learn to form and shape facial features that convey a range of feelings. Guided by your passionate instructor, you will explore the nuances of expression, […]
4 evenings from 6pm - 9pm 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 […]