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Class time from 6:00-9:00pm daily. This 5 day workshop focuses on teaching participants the fundamentals of understanding human anatomy using clay over an existing skeleton armature. Each day of the workshop will cover a specific area of the human figure, beginning with an overview of the skeletal and muscular anatomy of the area. Through a […]

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, […]

Unleash your inner artist and learn the art of skull sculpting in our immersive workshop! Using classic pottery clay and renaissance techniques, you'll be guided through the process of creating a stunningly realistic and detailed 1/2 life size human skull sculpture. Ryan will teach you everything you need to know about anatomy, proportion, texture, and […]

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. 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. Learn […]

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, […]