Sculpture Classes in Washington, DC

Have you wanted to learn to draw people? Well, this course is designed for beginner to intermediate learners. We will learn how to construct the figure using various methods. Studying the basic proportions, and the dynamic actions, and some advanced techniques like foreshortening you will walk away with tools, techniques and ways of looking at drawing...

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...

An exciting opportunity to explore the compelling nature of the human figure in three-dimensional form. Taught by sculptor Gianluca Giarrizzo—recipient of ABC Stone’s Stone Carving Residency in Carrara, Italy—sculpture is made approachable while creating a human torso out of clay, using traditional methods in this 6-week virtual course. Students...

Come dive in for a fun under sea adventure! Let’s make some new friends and experiment with drawing, painting and sculpting. We will use salt clay and house hold items to make fabulous sculptural art. The salt clay will be made in your very own kitchen! (Grown up help might be needed for making the dough, using the oven and gathering supplies.)...

Elizabeth Orleans hosts "Ceramic Social" from her Venice Beach art studio via Zoom. Learn how to hand-build things out of clay. Stay creative and socialize from your own home! When: Every Tuesday Evening 6-9 PM (time is subject to change) We will Zoom for 2 hours (availability/questions for the last hour) What: We will focus...

Elizabeth Orleans hosts "Ceramic Social" from her Venice Beach art studio via Zoom. Learn how to hand-build things out of clay. Stay creative and socialize from your own home! When: Every Tuesday Evening 6-9 PM (time is subject to change) We will Zoom for 2 hours (availability/questions for the last hour) What: We will focus on a...

Elizabeth Orleans hosts "Ceramic Social" from her Venice Beach art studio via Zoom. Learn how to hand-build things out of clay. Stay creative and socialize from your own home! When: Every Tuesday Evening 6-9 PM (time is subject to change) We will Zoom for 2 hours (availability/questions for the last hour) What: We will focus on a...

As a developing artist, you need personalized, supportive evaluation to improve your techniques. This is your chance to bring your finished art and work-in-progress for respectful, careful feedback via group discussion and teacher-led demos. We'll pay special attention to your ability to convey the intricacy of your subject. Are your details complete?...

You will learn all about prominent Israeli artists that are highly regarded amongst art communities across the globe. We will discuss reoccurring themes such as the land of Israel, Tanakh (Bible), war, and memory. We will look at art spanning all media; paintings, sculpture, photography, video, and performance. Some of the artists that you will learn...

Ceramic objects have been used ritually for thousands of years. In this two-day class, we’ll learn about historical and personal rituals, and we’ll create vessels and sculptures to incorporate into our own ceremonies. Examples of ritual objects could include candelabra, incense trays, figurative or abstract sculptures, worry dolls, offering bowls,...

Calling all artists! Join us from the comfort of your home for a virtual mixed media art class. We’ll explore drawing, painting, collage, sculpture and fun crafts in a variety of artistic styles in a fun, supportive atmosphere. This interactive online class is presented via Zoom. Please download Zoom prior to your first class You will...

This is a VIRTUAL WORKSHOP!  When you register for this course, you will be mailed the login information for our virtual course that will take place LIVE on Zoom.us.  NO KITS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR THIS WORKSHOP, but most of the materials you can find in your home. Get your Holiday Spirit On! Spend some creative time with friends online or...

Boundaries between mediums and disciplines have become less distinct and more permeable as image makers increasingly turn to sculpture and installation as vehicles for self-expression, and those making three-dimensional work incorporate imagery. This class is a forum for experimentation with contemporary art methods of photography, mixed media sculpture,...

Ghada Amer was born in Cairo in 1963 and raised in France where she studied at Villa Arson, Nice.   She currently lives and works in New York. Her wide-ranging practice spans painting, sculpture, works on paper, and garden and mixed-media installations. Over the course of her multi-decade career, Amer has created an aesthetic and conceptual...