Open Figure-Sculpting Sessions

Week One: Four 1 hour poses (Sketchmodel)
Week Two: Four 1 hour poses (Sketchmodel)
Week Three: Four 1 hour poses (Sketchmodel)
Week Four: Four 1 hour poses (Sketchmodel)
Week Five: Off for Halloween
Week Six: One 4 hour pose (Neutral pose for first 30 minutes to establish proportion)
Week Seven: One 4 hour pose (Neutral pose for first 30 minutes to establish proportion)
Week Eight: First four hours of 12 hour pose (Neutral pose for first 30 minutes to establish proportion)
Week Nine: Second four hours of 12 hour pose
Week Ten: Final four hours of 12 hour pose

Provided materials:

Rolling Modeling Stand
Slow cookers and electric skillets for heating clay

This is an open class so any materials are fine, but here are some recommendations:

For sketch models, harder self-supporting materials are recommended such as microcrystalline wax, Roma Plastilina #2 or #3. It’s best to avoid armatures of dissimilar material for these days. Bring enough material for 6th scale figures. For longer poses we recommend working at 1/4 scale. If you’re using a firm armature and want a softer working material we recommend Roma Plastilina #1 with an aluminum armature or a wax or modeling compound like Cx5 with a bespoke armature created on the day from the same materials.

Sales are non-refundable, but in some cases we can switch a student’s enrollment in a class that has not yet started to another class of equal or lesser value. Art Mentors reserves the right to cancel, limit enrollment, substitute instructors or models, reschedule, or modify a class without notice to enrolled students. If a class is canceled, enrolled students will be given a refund. If an instructor is unable to finish a class term, a refund will be given to students at a pro-rated amount.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q.Is this class online or in-person?

    A.This 10 week class is in-person at our Huntington Beach studio.

  • Q.How advanced do I need to be to take this class?

    A.This class is for all levels, from the total beginner to the working professional artist. There’s no better time to learn good habits!

  • Q.Is there an age limit on who can attend this class?

    A.Yes; because we will be working with nude models, students must be 18+

  • Q.Is there live music?

    A.We will have music played over a sound system rather than a live musical performance.

  • Q.Can I pay the Drop-In rate in person?

    A.Yes! We accept cash, credit card, Paypal, or check at the door.

  • Q.Can I pay class by class rather than all in advance?

    A.Yes! We offer a drop-in rate of $25/day

  • Q.Are materials provided?

    A.We will provide every student with a rolling model stand and individual lights, but you must bring all other necessary materials. Armature wire and sculpting tools will be available for purchase at the event, or you can bring your own.

  • Q.Can I pay the drop-in rate in person?

    A.Yes! We accept cash, credit card, PayPal, or check at the door.

  • Q.Do you expect to sell out?

    A.We are only offering ten seats for this class. Make sure to reserve yours today!

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