Sculpture Classes in Chicago, IL

Come with a photo or a sketch of a face you’re ready to sculpt in any style – whether it’s classical, surreal, fantasy or abstract. It could be a family member, a celebrity, or a creature.  Using tools and simple gadgets you have at home, you’ll work with recommended self-hardening clay or clay you already have on hand. This interactive...

With a plastic tupperware dish and a bit of plaster, you can create new magic in your clay production. In this one day class, we will discover the myriad of ways to use a single block of plaster. You will learn how to mix plaster, make sprig and press molds, and create clay stamps using one side of the plaster block.  With the other side of...

This course is inspired by our weekend welding workshop and it is expanded and altered due to our advantages and limitations of meeting in an online format. In this course you will have an opportunity to create designs for an idea of your own. These will be submitted a week ahead of time for feedback from Corrina. Please design within...

In this online course, students will be sculpting an actual size self-portrait in clay, beginning with an anatomically correct block-in of the primary and secondary volumes of the head, and advancing to a more specific likeness of oneself, through meticulous observation and measuring techniques. Important proportions of the skull,...

Make and use colored clay! In the first workshop meeting we will learn, through detailed demonstration, how to make colored clay and slip by adding powered mason stains.  In the second workshop meeting we will explore a variety of simple ways to use your colored clay and slip. Some prior ceramics experience recommended. The format of this workshop...

Sculpt with tools you already have in your kitchen, desk drawer or toolbox! In this class the eye, ear, mouth and nose will get their time to shine. The focus for beginners will be on understanding the basic masses, planes, the anatomy of the underlying forms and surface treatment.  More advanced students will be encouraged to try a range of...

Taught by Gianluca Giarrizzo, an experienced sculptor and anatomist, this online course will take students through sculpting an actual size self-portrait in clay, beginning with an anatomically correct block-in of the primary and secondary volumes of the head, and advancing to a more specific likeness of oneself, through meticulous observation and...

We will be working with polymer clay, also known as Sculpy or Fimo. Create small, fun projects such as ring bowls, magnets, mezuzahs, and pendants. Most of the tools you need can be found in your kitchen. We’ll learn how to prepare, mix, sculpt, and harden the clay Supply List: Sculpy Premo clay in 2 oz. packages (5 packages of assorted colors,...

This class is not for people who make molds; this is a class for people who want to know how to make molds. Our Resin-Rubber Overview is geared toward new-comers to mold making who want to know about the materials available and the basics of how to use them. This class is designed for the beginner mold maker. An important step in successful mold making...

Love plants? Love clay? Use slab and pinch techniques to mimic the texture and forms of your favorite plants. We’ll focus on creating clay arrangements that will become wall hangings, and relief sculptures. Clay and firing available for additional cost. Clay and firing available for additional cost. Please reach out to [email protected] for...

This class teaches the Materials and Techniques needed to Seam, Patch, and prep for Painting, a Silicone Head. Live online Demo and Discussion. Bring your questions! Watch demo, or work along with the instructor on your own project as you learn.  Demo and Discussion: Types of Silicones used Seaming tools Seaming Materials and Additives...

Intro to Hand Building will be an opportunity for students to work with clay as an art medium. Each student will become familiar with the basic methods of construction, decoration, vocabulary, as well as sculptural techniques. ***Hand building is the method of manipulating clay using one's hands and handheld tools. Children will use slab, coil and...

Sculpt from the masters: Facial Features online workshop with Mardie Rees Join Mardie as we travel through time, and sculpt from anywhere in the world. Learn to “Sculpt from the Masters” as Mardie guides you in seeing the facial features of the famed portrait Michelangelo’s David through new eyes. Class will include drawing, anatomy, history,...