Capture the essence of the human figure in clay
1 DAY • ONLINE WORKSHOP
Clay Quick Sketch
Create a sculpture in one day!
You’ll sculpt a small figure in clay using photo reference and learn how to capture the pose, gesture, and volume.
All levels of experience (beginners welcome)
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YES! ADD TO CARTWhy sculpt a small figure?
Sculpting a clay quick sketch is one of the BEST exercises for improving your skills and it's alot of FUN!
What You'll Learn
- what supplies and how to set up (for beginners)
- simple ways to work with the material of clay (no armature needed)
- how to sculpt effectively from photo reference
- quick proportion "cheats" for small figure studies
- visual techniques to make your figure look more "right"
- how to use your sculpting tools effectively
Who it's For...
Beginners
This is the perfect introduction to the process of creating a figure sculpture in clay (and will get you set up to sculpt at home quickly and easily!)
2D Artists
Sculpting is the best way to improve your sense of form, volume, and structure in your drawing and painting. Sculpting the body in three dimensions will improve your 2D artwork!
Sculptors + Students
The quick sketch will improve your figure sculptures quickly. Learning to capture the essentials of the pose quickly will make your own projects more successful (proportions, likeness & gesture)
Everything you need ...
Sculpting Supply List
A downloadable PDF Supply List designed for beginners to get started quickly and easily! The most essential tools and where to get them.
Beginners Setup Video
You will learn to Set up for Success quickly and easily to start sculpting from your home or studio in this essential video designed for beginners!
Model Reference Photos
A complete 360 set of professional model reference photos! Sculpt with the inspiration of French art model Audrey (pictured).
Live Workshop Recording
The full 2.5-hour live workshop so you can sculpt along in real-time and see the entire process step-by-step.
Reference Handouts
Downloadable PDF Handouts showing you key visual observation techniques that you can print and keep in the studio for reference!
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR
I'm Melanie Furtado
I've been sculpting for over a decade and have helped hundreds of people to begin or improve their sculpting journey.
Learning the fundamentals of traditional sculpture will empower you with the skills and knowledge to find your own creative freedom. It all begins with the first step...
So let's get sculpting!
"I just feel more alive when I’m sculpting!"
- Debra
"I find that I am looking at everything with fresh eyes. I will be able to apply this to my drawing and painting..."
- Megan
"I am now interested in a whole new world of art!"
- Faye
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1-DAY WORKSHOP
Clay Quick Sketch
Open up new artistic possibilities with figure sculpting!
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