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Unleash your creativity with sculpture classes in New York City. From beginner-friendly workshops to advanced techniques, discover the joy of working with different materials and gain the skills to bring your artistic visions to life.

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Art and Biography

The Jewish Museum @ 1109 5th Ave, New York, NY

Consider how works of art can contribute to the understanding of an individual’s life story, and how a biographical treatment can assume many different creative forms. Experience works of art in the highly anticipated exhibition, Leonard Cohen: A Crack in Everything along with works of art in the Jewish Museum’s collection, and participate in a hands-on workshop that integrates art making and writing.

(8) All levels 18 and older
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Rodin at the MET

Lauren A Kaplan Art Tours @ 1000 5th Ave, New York, NY

Auguste Rodin was initially rejected from the École de Beaux-Arts, which turned out to be a great thing for art history. This enabled him to think outside the box and generate new types of artistic expression.  To celebrate the centennial of Rodin’s death, the MET has brought all of its Rodin holdings together in an illuminating exhibition. Clay models demonstrate Rodin’s ability to capture figures in motion; plaster casts display his...

(12) All levels 16 and older
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Blowing and Sculpting Inside the Bubble

UrbanGlass @ 647 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY

In this class, you will focus on unique techniques and approaches to solid and blown sculpting from within the bubble. Emphasis will be placed on the freedom to explore process and the potential of the material. You will learn bit work and how to use various torches and the garage.  Some previous glass experience is highly recommended for this class. Q&A Q: Can I make up a class if I miss one? A: No, there are no makeups allowed....

(55) All levels 18 and older
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$2,500

9 sessions

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Making Museums Accessible to All

The Jewish Museum @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Learn about ways that the Jewish Museum welcomes students with learning differences through partnerships with special education schools and programs designed for students with a range of disabilities. Included is a visit to the Museum’s galleries and hands-on art activities in the art studio, where Jewish Museum educators will model techniques for engaging special education students. Price includes light refreshments

(8) All levels 18 and older
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Accelerated Introduction to Sculpture

The Decorus Atelier of Figurative Art @ 117 57th St., Brooklyn, NY

Learn the basic fundamentals of beginning a sculpture in clay. Students will learn how to use a variety of sculpture tools, the advantages of sculpting in clay, and how to achieve a likeness.  Required materials for the class are as follows: Basic set of sculpture tools if you have them. If you do not have tools we can supply these for you.  Two blocks of Van Aken Modeling Clay (grey color) in 4 1/2 lb bars. As an alternative...

(145) All levels 16 and older
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Coil Building Workshop

e.e.ceramics @ 622 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY

In this class you will learn and explore coil building techniques for functional and sculptural work. Come learn the basics, or bring a project idea you want to work through. Class sizes vary from 5-8 people. You can choose to have your work fired and glazed for you for an additional $25. Your work will be finished and ready for pickup in 3-4 weeks. You can also have your work shipped for an additional charge.

(34) All levels 18 and older
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Portrait & Figure Sculpture

Grand Central Atelier @ 46-06 11th St, New York, NY

Our approach is based around close observation from life, and an emphasis on anatomical structure and form relationships. Studying form relationships in the portrait and/or figure will inform students on how to think three-dimensionally, judging likeness with volume and mass, and learning to read depth. We will cover basic “block-in” technique, learning how to accurately establish the large relationships of the portrait and/or figure, before...

All levels 18 and older
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$365

7 sessions

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Clay VJ Night

e.e.ceramics @ 622 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY

Join us for a casual clay hang with a curated ceramic themed video playlist projected in the studio, for learning and laughing. Clay will be provided for playing. Drinks will be had.  This is meant to be  an activity night/ hang out, NOT workshop. We welcome any experience level, but please be aware that there will be no instruction. Come enjoy some tunes, crafty times, and new friends.  Materials will be provided. 

(34) All levels 18 and older
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Intro to Precious Metal Clay

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Discover the art of creating stunning fine silver jewelry using malleable, precious metal clay. Learn the techniques of molding, shaping, and refining and master the step-by-step instructions and resources to continue your creative journey. No experience necessary.

(1070) Beginner 18 and older
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$205
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Portrait Sculpting in Clay: The Male Head

The Compleat Sculptor @ 110 West 19th Street, New York, NY

Working directly from the life model and using a step by step classical approach students will learn how to sculpt a realistic portrait in water-based clay. Starting from using a suitable armature structure, then blocking in the basic form, to finally modeling more detailed features. This course is suitable for all levels and will accommodate beginners as well as experienced sculptors. Emphasis will be put on proportions, building the form, developing...

(45) All levels 18 and older
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$925

4 sessions

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Explorations with Clay: Wheel (Beginner/Intermediate)

ArtWorks at West Side YMCA @ 5 W 63rd St, New York, NY

Push your work forward by exploring functional forms in series.  We will also work on altering forms and finish up with decorative and glaze techniques.  Beginners are welcome.

(113) Beginner 18 and older
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$325

7 sessions

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Polymer Clay Bowls

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Learn to create multicolored and patterned small bowls like nothing you've seen before made from Polymer clay. For the Supply List, Guidelines and Studio Rules please CLICK HERE

(1070) All levels 18 and older
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$145
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Explorations with Clay Beg. Wheel

West Side YMCA - Community Arts @ 5 W 63rd St, New York, NY

This class is an introduction to throwing on the potter’s wheel for beginners only, emphasizing how to create functional forms such as cylinders and bowls. Participants will also learn to enhance forms with decorating and glazing techniques.

(30) Beginner 18 and older
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$355

8 sessions

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Clay Pottery (Ages 9-14)

Educational Alliance Art School @ 197 East Broadway, New York, NY

Explore the world of 3-dimensional art through clay. Create vessels using the slab or coil method. Try the pottery wheel and learn how to glaze your creations.  Note: Materials provided

(29) All levels 9 - 14 years old
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$315

8 sessions

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3 Day Workshop with Clay Sculptor: Alberto Bustos

Choplet Ceramic Studio @ 238 Grand St, Brooklyn, NY

The main objective of this workshop is to model the clay directly with our hands, without machinery or tools in order to communicate directly with the clay and transmit our feelings. With the “launch” technique, Alberto Bustos will make slabs and filaments of different kinds as well as textured slabs. In addition, he will share the creation of stone textures using pigmented “cookies” and the application of colored pigments and glaze (powder...

(459) All levels 15 and older
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$690

3 sessions

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Creating the Buck for Prosthetic Sculpting Part 1

The Compleat Sculptor @ 110 West 19th Street, New York, NY

Fabrication of mold positives for Sculpting Prosthetics. We will supply Plaster facial Life Cast sections and take you through the steps of creating your “Buck” for sculpting. Topics to be covered: “Claying” up the piece Types of clay used How to find and correct undercuts Molding the buck Different material for molding Pouring up the positive Different materials for the positive. Discussion of “Keys”

(45) All levels 13 and older
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$125
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Creating the Positive and Prosthetic Sculpting - Part 2

The Compleat Sculptor @ 110 West 19th Street, New York, NY

This class we will take you through sculpting the piece, and the final mold.   Topics to be covered: Types of clay for sculpting How to choose the clay Sculpture techniques Pore texture Thinking ahead for application Molding (overflow, cutting edge, keys) Types and materials for making your mold. Note: Work clothes should be worn. A work Apron is a good idea Materials and tools are not included in the class price

(45) All levels 13 and older
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$125
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Introduction to Kiln Casting

UrbanGlass @ 647 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY

This three day workshop is packed with information about all your basic mold making needs for kiln casting.  In this introductory class, students will be working with clay and wax to create positives to be directly translated into glass.  Two high fire refractory molds will be prepared in the kilns to complete the process of melting glass to finalize your works of art.  This workshop also touches upon kiln schedules along with coldshop...

(55) All levels 18 and older
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$585

6 sessions

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Mould Madness

UrbanGlass @ 647 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY

The art of mould making can be translated into many forms and materials.  This workshop will give you the knowledge of kilncasting glass using high-fire refractory. Through this process, we will be covering techniques to house a range of mediums, allowing us to create multiples. Basic cold working will also be taught, to help produce a ready-to-display piece.

(55) All levels 18 and older
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$800

6 sessions

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Stained Glass and 3D Sculptures

UrbanGlass @ 647 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY

Using wire and metal sheets, students will create armatures and form architectural structures to support 3-dimensional stained glass pieces. By integrating a metal framework within glass sculptures, students will be able to create new and inventive works, playing with scale, shape, and pushing into new territories in stained glass. We will learn how to cut glass, and assemble pieces using traditional copper foil and soldering method. This workshop...

(55) All levels 18 and older
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$400

2 sessions

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