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The Art of Portrait Sculpture (from live model)

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  • 117 57th St, Brooklyn, NY
  • 12 hours over 4 sessions

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Class Description

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The Art of Portrait Sculpture
“In the footsteps of the Masters”

This intimate workshop will introduce you to the art of portrait sculpture. During the four sessions we will complete a portrait bust in  (oil based) plasteline clay while learning how to work from a live model as well as with picture references of the same model. The students will:
  • Improve their capability of seeing and understanding human form.

  • Gain a better understanding of the human head, main structure, planes and basic anatomy of the face features and neck.

  • Learn various sculpture techniques with an special emphasis on the “sum of the profiles” modeling approach. 

  • Become familiar with the ancient tradition of portrait sculpture, reviewing relevant master work. Its philosophical implications and the relevance of this art form in current times.


    *Students must bring their own plasteline (oil based) clay.

Refund Policy

No refunds will be given.

  • Kindly give 4 business days notice of cancellation prior to start of class.
  • If you cannot attend a class session we are always happy to honor the payment and work with you to find an alternative make up date.
  • We will only allow one reschedule request per student. Unfortunately we cannot accommodate a second reschedule request. If you do not attend the original scheduled class or the make up date, a refund will not be given.

In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

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The Decorus Atelier of Figurative Art

Decorus Atelier of Figurative Art offers a rigorous training program in classical methods of drawing, painting, and sculpture, following the traditions of the great masters. Students can attend part-time or full-time and will receive instruction in a variety of subjects, including figurative anatomy, narrative thinking, and philosophy.

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