Ryan Kurylo Fine Artist

Fantastic Faces - Edmonton
2026-04-26 11:00 - 17:00 (America/Edmonton) | The Paint Spot Artelier Studio, 10045 81 Ave, Edmonton, AB, Canada
Discover the joy of sculpting fantastic faces in this hands-on workshop using natural pottery clay in a spectacular setting. Guided by your passionate instructor, you will explore the nuances of the human face. Through step-by-step demonstrations, you will experience basic sculpting techniques, emphasizing the creation of lively and evocative sculptures. Then you add your own expressive finishes to develop a unique expression of your creativity. Come with an idea for your character or simply let it evolve as you sculpt.
This workshop is designed for all skill levels, fostering a supportive and creative environment where each artist can infuse their unique emotions into the clay, resulting in a truly expressive and personalized sculpture.
Renowned Albertan artist and sculpting instructor Ryan Kurylo brings his expertise and passion to every workshop, with a gentle approach and enjoyable teaching style he has inspired many to discover, or re-discover their passion for sculpture.

Fantastic Faces - Lloydminster
2026-05-24 10:00 - 17:00 | Lloydminster Potters Guild
Discover the joy of sculpting fantastic faces in this hands-on workshop using natural pottery clay in a spectacular setting. Guided by your passionate instructor, you will explore the nuances of the human face. Through step-by-step demonstrations, you will experience basic sculpting techniques, emphasizing the creation of lively and evocative sculptures. Then you add your own expressive finishes to develop a unique expression of your creativity. Come with an idea for your character or simply let it evolve as you sculpt.
This workshop is designed for all skill levels, fostering a supportive and creative environment where each artist can infuse their unique emotions into the clay, resulting in a truly expressive and personalized sculpture.
Renowned Albertan artist and sculpting instructor Ryan Kurylo brings his expertise and passion to every workshop, with a gentle approach and enjoyable teaching style he has inspired many to discover, or re-discover their passion for sculpture.

Participants are encouraged to bring:
Drink/snack. Lunch.
Studio clothes (it’s not messy) comfy shoes
Notebook
Camera/phone
All sculpting materials and tools are provided.
Clay is Plainsman H441-G heavily grogged sculpture body.
Lunch at 12:00. 1 hour is afforded for lunch just in case but most people have a sandwich and keep sculpting. I take a 1/2 hour break around noon.
I lead the group step-by-step to create a sculpture bust (face, neck and base), demonstrating and giving individual attention to participants. Everyone makes their own original sculpture bust at approx. 3/4 life size from pottery clay. Students are guided to create a realistic feminine or masculine face but participants are free to create a fantasy or cartoon character or anything they want really. Some participants may want a challenge, some just want a low stress experience, I can help everyone decide what to sculpt and support their decision. I discourage people bringing photos for reference to create an “exact likeness” (it is very difficult and often not fun for the participant). However photos can be used for “inspiration” freeing ourselves from creating exact likeness.
I demonstrate hollowing out the sculpture in preparation for kiln firing and assist anyone who wants. Some students prefer to simply let their sculpture air dry and not fire it.
I quickly demonstrate painting a faux-bronze acrylic effect over air dried clay.
After completion of the workshop the sculpture will air dry for about 2 weeks then it can be painted or fired in a kiln and glazed.

Elements of the Face - Sherwood Park
2026-06-06 10:00 - 17:00 | Renaissance Sculpture Academy, Address Given Upon Registration, Sherwood Park, Canada
An intensive one-day sculpting workshop focused on sculpting and understanding the most critical facial elements for portrait artists: life-size eye, nose, lips, and ear. Inspired by the refined anatomy and expressive structure of Michelangelo’s David, this course offers a deep, analytical study of form, proportion, and plane changes, designed specifically for portrait artists seeking to strengthen their understanding of classical facial construction.
Includes clay, materials and a set of high quality facial elements reference objects to take home with your studies.

Hosted at Ryan’s personal sculpture studio in Sherwood Park, the address will be provided upon registration.
To Register Email: ryan@ryankurylo.com

Animal Relief Sculpting - Bonnyville
2026-06-28 10:00 - 17:00 | Aurora Visual Arts Association, Bonnyville, AB, Canada
Hosted by Aurora Visual Arts Association

Discover the joy of sculpting fantastic faces in this hands-on workshop with natural pottery clay. Guided by your passionate instructor, you will explore the nuances of the human face. Through step- by-step demonstrations, participants will experience basic sculpting techniques, emphasizing the creation of lively and evocative sculptures. Finally we will hollow-out our sculptures in preparation for drying and later firing in the kiln for a true fine art creation!
This workshop is designed for all skill levels, fostering a supportive and creative environment where each artist can infuse their unique emotions into the clay, resulting in a truly expressive and personalized sculpture.
Renowned Albertan artist and sculpting instructor Ryan Kurylo brings his expertise and passion to every class, with a gentle approach and enjoyable teaching style he has inspired many to discover, or re-discover their passion for sculpture.

Location is in Bonnyville AB. Neighbourhood Inn Hotel.

Anatomy for Artists - Sherwood Park
2026-08-15 - 2026-08-16 | Renaissance Sculpture Academy, Address Given Upon Registration, Sherwood Park, Canada
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

Fantastic Faces - Drumheller
2026-08-22 10:00 - 17:00
Discover the joy of sculpting fantastic faces in this hands-on workshop using natural pottery clay in a spectacular setting. Guided by your passionate instructor, you will explore the nuances of the human face. Through step-by-step demonstrations, you will experience basic sculpting techniques, emphasizing the creation of lively and evocative sculptures. Then you add your own expressive finishes to develop a unique expression of your creativity. Come with an idea for your character or simply let it evolve as you sculpt.
This workshop is designed for all skill levels, fostering a supportive and creative environment where each artist can infuse their unique emotions into the clay, resulting in a truly expressive and personalized sculpture.
Renowned Albertan artist and sculpting instructor Ryan Kurylo brings his expertise and passion to every workshop, with a gentle approach and enjoyable teaching style he has inspired many to discover, or re-discover their passion for sculpture.
Location is in Drumheller AB. Venue and cost to be announced.
