Start the new year with clay in your hands! This one-day introductory workshop offers a fun and accessible introduction to the art of bas relief sculpture, where three-dimensional forms emerge from a flat surface.
Working from the human figure, students will learn how to translate form, gesture, depth, and perspective into a shallow sculptural space. Through demonstration and hands-on instruction, we’ll explore how subtle changes in the height of the clay can create the illusion of dramatic depth and dimension.
Designed as a sampler, this class is perfect for anyone curious about sculpture—no previous sculpting experience is required. Students will leave with a completed relief study and a strong introduction to techniques that can be applied to figurative sculpture, portraiture, decorative work, and larger relief projects.
