Portrait Sculpting

Instructor: Jim Shoop

Time: 5:30-8:30 PM, Tuesdays

Dates: January 13th – March 10th, 2026

Location: What Art School

Duration:  10 sessions

Member Price: $380 + $50 Lab Fee (Lab fee covers clay and firing)

Non-Member Price: $475 + $50 Lab Fee (Lab fee covers clay and firing)

Ages: 18+.

Class size: 8 Students Maximum

Course Description:

In this immersive class, students will receive personalized critiques and demonstrations, enabling a thorough study of the human head. Working directly from a model, participants will focus on capturing likeness, expression, and anatomical detail in their sculptures.

At the conclusion of the class, students will have the opportunity to fire their pieces, culminating in a fired bust portrait that reflects their artistic exploration and skill development.

Supplies

Tools can be purchased at Supply House Casting, NYC, The Complete Sculptor.

Community tools are available for your use

An armature will be provided for your use during the class