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Stone Carving with Alex Khalifa

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Discover the art of stone carving in a hands-on, expertly guided workshop. Learn to shape, refine, and polish stone using traditional tools, with personalized instruction to support your creative vision. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, this course provides the skills and confidence to work independently. Extensive open studio hours allow you to 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 secrets of creating lifelike human portraits in clay with a renowned instructor. Dive deep into facial anatomy, proportions, and expressions while mastering the art of sculpting. Unleash your creativity and bring your artistic vision to life in this immersive course.

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Direct Carving in Wood

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Discover the art of direct wood carving, where you’ll allow the natural qualities of the wood to shape your creative expression. Whether you're a beginner or have carving experience, this hands-on class encourages you to work freely, forming a deep connection with your material. Embrace the challenge of subtractive sculpture, and create unique works that reflect your personal vision.

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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

Unleash your creativity and explore the ancient art of sculpting with clay. Master 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.

(87) Beginner 18 and older
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Figure Sculpture: Modeling from Life - Female Figure

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

Immerse yourself in the art of figure sculpture by working directly from a live model. Develop your skills in proportion, anatomy, composition, and gesture while shaping the human form in clay. With individualized guidance, you’ll create expressive, finished sculptures and explore a variety of finishing techniques. Perfect for artists of all levels seeking a deeper understanding of the figure in three dimensions.

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Foundations of Sculpture

Unveil the secrets of sculpting mastery through the art of capturing life's essence with a live model. Explore the intricacies of form, rhythm, and scale, transcending mediums to elevate your artistic prowess. Join us in molding your creative vision with provided water clay and a plethora of sculpting materials.

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

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Description

This class focuses on foundations of sculpture through use of a live model. Principles such as form, gesture, proportion, stance, rhythm and scale will be discussed. While we will be using the figure as a lens through which to view these concepts, a better understanding of them can enrich any art making endeavor, regardless of medium or subject. This class is accessible to both new sculptors and more experienced sculptors who wish to deepen their understanding of sculpture and form.

Water clay will be provided but other materials are welcome as well.


Additional Information:

  • Foundations of Sculpture Supply List
  • A kitchen knife (can be a sandwich knife or a paring knife). 
  • A wooden block- approximately 1” wide and 8” long- that fits comfortably in your hand.
  • A head armature if interested in doing a portrait.
  • A plastic bag large enough to cover your sculpture.
  • A thin cotton rag (old t-shirts work well) to keep the sculpture moist. 
  • Other armatures will be discussed on a case by case basis.
  • One bag of water-based clay per student will be provided, but you can bring in other sculpting materials if desired. 

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

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