duCret Where Creativity Thrives

Sculpting the Figure in Clay

With Frank Falotico

Sculpting the Figure in Clay Class Details

BEGINNERS TO ADVANCED

Discover the art of sculpting the human figure in clay in this comprehensive figure sculpting class designed for all skill levels. Through hands-on instruction, students will learn essential techniques in clay sculpting, mold making, and casting, gaining skills in anatomical study, form, and expression. This course will guide students through every step, from creating a stable armature to building up clay layers, refining detail, and adding life-like textures.

Participants will explore various methods to capture human proportions and gestures, while also diving into the process of mold-making to create casts of their completed sculptures. By the end of this course, students will walk away with a strong foundation in figurative sculpture, their own clay figure sculptures, and an understanding of how to create multiple castings from their original works.