Unleash your imagination in this fun and flexible 6-week sculpture course led by Alli—our resident sculptor, clay figure enthusiast, and Creative Director/ Co-owner of The Wheel House! With a degree in Ceramic Sculpture and over 18 years of teaching experience, Alli will guide you through the entire process—from a simple ball of clay to a fully realized sculpted masterpiece.
Whether you’re brand new to clay or ready to level up your sculpting skills, this hands-on course is open to all experience levels. You’ll learn essential techniques for building strong, expressive forms, including:
• How to sculpt solid and hollow forms
• Working with armatures and supports
• Attaching and refining details like hands, faces, fur, or texture
• Surface techniques and finishing tips for expressive final pieces
Bring your ideas and reference images—we’ll help you bring them to life! Not sure what to sculpt? Alli has tons of fun ideas and inspiring demos to spark your creativity.
Students have made all kinds of amazing pieces, including:
• Mythical creatures
• Animal busts and full figures
• Wall-hanging faces and masks
• Garden gnomes and totems
• Sculptural planters
• Whimsical characters
• Abstract forms
…and much more!
Class Details:
• Duration: 6 weeks
• Class Time: 2.5 hours per week
• Includes clay, tools, materials, and firing
This is your time to experiment, play, and build something totally unique. Let’s sculpt something incredible—together!
https://www.thewheelhousenh.com/service-page/6-week-sculpting-with-alli
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