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Learn to sculpt in stone like the Renaissance masters! The process of carving stone with hand chisels and mallet is an extremely satisfying ancient art form. It is a medium that develops manual dexterity and craftsmanship with a high degree of mental and perceptual stimulation. We are pleased to offer instruction for all skill levels. Learn to see...

This class is for all skill levels. You can learn to sculpt in figurative or abstract, terracotta or plasteline, creating large or small projects, with or without an armature. You can sculpt from your imagination, drawings, or photo. We will guide you through the process, using either terracotta or plasteline clay. In this four-hour studio workshop,...

Are you interested in comics, video games, other fantasy-based media? This is the class for you! You will bring your fantastical concept to life by creating your own original character turnaround and building a free-standing armature for your creature, character or animal. The only limit is your imagination! This series (20 hours total) is for beginner...

Looking for the perfect coasters for your coffee table? Come to the studio and customize your own! In this 2-hour workshop, you'll learn how to create a marbled effect, speckled ceramic look, or get creative with your own pattern. We'll bake, paint, and glaze them to be ready to take home or be given as a gift. Don't forget to BYOB!

Mosaic's without the mess of grouting!  In this class you will create a ready to hang mosaic mirror in 3 hours.  Bring scrap glass, trinkets, stones, jewelry or anything that can withstand some heat. We will provide use of our scrap glass, the wood backing (approx 11” x 12”), 6” x 7” mirror, and the special adhesive product that...

Learn to make a beautiful 16" Square mosaic table or wall hanging for your home in this class even if you have never done mosaics before!  Scrap glass is included. Supplies will be available for purchase during class. $9 for a 16” plywood or bring your own. No Prerequisite - Everyone welcome - Glass cutting a plus, but not required....

Throughout our signature on-going program, students will start off with basic techniques in sketching and pastels. As they continue to grow, they will learn more advanced techniques in composition, value and shading, color mixing and matching, and how to build a finished work of art.  They will continue to practice these valuable...

Taught by L.A. Sculptor Melanie Newcombe, this series of 5 weekly classes is designed to teach beginners how to sculpt a clay portrait bust. In five 4-hour classes you will complete a portrait bust of the person you choose. Plan on selecting 5 dates within a two-month period. Included in this package: five 4-hour studio classes, taught by a professional...

Each experience is two hours and depending on the number of students you will have 20-30 min with the artist that will support them in their project. You will have the option to make two of these choices during our time together: paper weight heart flower clam shells Each person will go one at a time to give you time with the material...

This class is for the beginner or advanced artist. You can learn to sculpt in figurative or abstract, terracotta or plasteline, creating large or small projects, with or without an armature. You can sculpt from your imagination, drawings, or photo. This class will help you create a sculpture from your imagination, drawing, or photo. Gabriel will...

This three-hour studio class will help you create a sculpture from your imagination, a drawing or a photo. Beginner or advanced, it could be figurative or stylized, large or small, with or without an armature. Instructor Melanie Newcombe will guide you through each step of the way with her own special brand of creativity using either oil-or water-based...

In this class, students will be working on one pose over a 9 week session. They will be working in oil-based clay (plasticine) over an armature and the instructor will discuss:  Armature use Gesture Pose Structure Anatomy Tool use Finishing techniques